Story Time (English)

Masha's Awful Pillow is a Russian folktale. The narrative follows a little girl named Masha who finds sleeping to be dull and boring. Tired of being in her awful bed with her awful pillow and awful blanket, she sets out on an adventure. Listen to the story to know more! You may read this story on www.arvindguptatoys.com

Surki and Tirki are the best of friends. But when a new girl joins school, will it change their friendship? This story: Surki and Tirki is translated by  Anushka Ravishankar  . The © for this translation lies with Pratham Books, 2025. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Based on Original story: ' सुर्की आणि तिर्की ', by  Madhuri Purandare  . © Pratham Books , 2025. Some rights...

It's Minu's first day of school. She wants to get dressed in her uniform for school but everyone is too busy to help her! Can Minu get dressed all by herself? Story Attribution: This story: Nin Wants to Get Dressed is translated by Alisha Berger . The © for this translation lies with Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Based on Original story: 'ນິນຮຽນນຸ່ງເຄື...

Sitara’s family is going on a trip to see the grand Taj Mahal. But children who suck their thumbs are not allowed on trains! Poor Sitara. Will she miss out on an adventure just because she sucks her thumb? Story Attribution: This story: Sitara Grows Up is written by Anjum Hasan . © Pratham Books , 2018. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Other Credits: 'Sitara Grows Up&#39...

Join Dadu and Muznah on their cloud-watching expedition, and dive into the ocean to learn about blue whales. Story Attribution: This story: Whale in the Sky is written by Siddharth Chakravarty . © Pratham Books , 2018. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Other Credits: This book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books. The development of this book has been supported...

How did humans learn to farm? How did they learn to grow so many different types of crops? Do you know? The Munda people believe that we know the answers to these questions.  Story Attribution: This story: What should Soma sow? is translated by Giteshwari Gujar . The © for this translation lies with Giteshwari Gujar, 2020. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Derived from: '...

Sam can’t wait for supper. What’s in the pot? Wait and see. Story Attribution: This story: What's in the Pot? is written by Crystal Warren . © Book Dash , 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Other Credits: This story 'What's in the Pot?' has been published by Book Dash on StoryWeaver. Images Attributions: Cover page: Ingredients, by Hayley Alonzo © Book Dash, 2016. Some r...

When Toto spotted Gogo's empty cage, he knew he was in trouble. Would you like to help Toto find Gogo? This story: Where is Gogo? is translated by Mala Kumar, Manisha Chaudhry . The © for this translation lies with Pratham Books, 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Based on Original story: 'कहाँ गया गोगो?', by Mala Kumar, Manisha Chaudhry . © Pratham Books , 2...

How is the forest so clean? Find out how nothing goes to waste in the jungle. This story: Who Ate All That Up? is written by Sejal Mehta . © Pratham Books, 2017. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Other Credits: 'Who Ate All That Up?' has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books. www.prathambooks.org Images Attributions: Cover page: Animal Skeleton in a Forest, b...

Anuj loves to play on swings. But there are none nearby. His sister has an idea though… This story: Jolly Swing! is translated by Anitha Selvanathan . The © for this translation lies with Anitha Selvanathan, 2020. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Based on Original story: 'झूला', by Akshay Dixit . © Pratham Education Foundation , 2020. Some rights reserved. Released under CC...

Zeba is going to write her first letter. To whom is she writing her first letter? Listen to the story to find out. This story: Zeba's First Letter is translated by Kratika Pande, Nancy Siddhant Dogra . The © for this translation lies with Pratham Education Foundation, 2020. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Based on Original story: 'पहली चिट्ठी', by Shahid Anwar . © Pratham E...

Shamu has a problem that many of us have every morning. He just can't wake up on time! A little friend helps him. Would you like to find out how? This story: Bheema, the Sleepyhead is translated by Rajesh Khar . The © for this translation lies with Pratham Books, 2012. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Based on Original story: 'भीमा गधा', by Kiran Kasturia . © Pra...

Sona’s father made her a lovely toy. Read this charming story about how they helped each other. Smart Sona (English) is translated by Ritu Singh, based on the original story: सोना सयानी (Hindi), written by Vinita Krishna, illustrated by Suvidha Mistry, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on ww...

We all know trees are our friends. But can friends be trees too? Just like the fruits in Ammoomma’s trees, friends can be sweet, sour, or both! My Tree-Friend (English), written by Shreekumar Varma, illustrated by Rae Zachariah, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in.

Rose and Rocky hate insects because they bite and sting. What makes them change their mind? Join Rose and Rocky in their adventures in this fun book about insects. Rose and Rocky's War On Insects (English), written by Annie Besant, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for...

He’s quite good at climbing. He knows how to swing. But sleeping’s his favorite, favorite thing! Sleepy Mr. Sloth (English), written by Paul Kennedy, illustrated by Graham Paterson and Nick Mulgrew, and published by Book Dash (© Book Dash, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in.

A drone flies. It takes photographs, saves wildlife, and can rescue people during an earthquake. Would you like to meet a drone? Tell Me, What is a Drone? (English), written by Shabnam Minwalla, illustrated by Ruchi Bakshi, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in.

A boy wants to read a book to someone, but everybody is so busy! I Like to Read (English), written by Letta Machoga, illustrated by Wiehan de Jager, and published by African Storybook Initiative (© African Storybook Initiative, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.africanstorybook.org.

Meenu's smart winter uniforms are out, and the air is filled with the aroma of roasted nuts. Not to forget a cloud of mist in front of her mouth while she speaks! Let us find out what is happening this winter. Hot Tea and Warm Rugs (English), written by Mala Kumar and Manisha Chaudhry, illustrated by Priya Kuriyan and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on...

A tiny ant finds a big green mung bean. She wants to carry it home. There are many problems on the way! Will she be able to do it? Follow this ant to find out. The Ant and the Green Mung Bean (English) is translated by Aditi Sarawagi, based on the original story: दाल का दाना (Hindi), written by Sarvendra Vikram, illustrated by Shubhshree Mathur and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016...

The little boy in this story wants to do something now, but all his elders say NOT NOW! Do you get angry when someone says that to you? "Not Now, Not Now! (English)", written by Rohini Nilekani, illustrated by Ruchi Shah, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in.

It’s late at night, and Reena is lying in bed. Suddenly, she hears a strange noise coming from somewhere in the house… "What's That Sound? (English)" is translated by Zubin Miller, based on the original story: "डर (Hindi)," written by Deepti Tiwari, illustrated by Mitrarun Halder, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and tra...

One day, Maloo had to get some potatoes from his grandmother's kitchen garden, but he could not find any. Then, Kaloo helps him uncover the hidden potatoes. "Aaloo-Maaloo-Kaaloo (English)" is translated by Ritu Singh, based on the original story: "आलू-मालू-कालू (Hindi)", written by Vinita Krishna, illustrated by Suvidha Mistry, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4...

While Bongie’s family is planting maize in the field, she plants a seed of her own. Bongie takes care of the seed everyday – watering it, making sure it has sunlight, protecting from birds and weeds, and even reading to it. Do you think the seed will grow for Bongie? An A-maize-ing Story(English) is translated by Alisha Berger, based on the original story: Vụ mùa của Bông(Vietnamese), written by N...

Ijas receives a letter from his best friend, Vikram. He can't wait to read it! But when he opens the letter, he is in for a surprise. The Magic Letter (English), written by Aaquib Jaleel, illustrated by Shreya Sen, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in