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Books That Speak

BooksThatSpeak is our effort to help our kids fall and stay in love with books and stories - even if it means that they are listening to the stories instead of reading them. Tune in for audio versions of children"s stories in Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati and English.

kids & family stories for kids

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00:02:50

Plants Are Everywhere - English Stories for Kids -...

Books That Speak ·

2023/03/13

Plants grow everywhere — on high mountains, on arid lands, and even under the sea. Explore different types of plants in this book. Written by Ritu Desai, Illustrated by Ekta Bharti, Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: Plants Are Everywhereon Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/pM_W55RagqU Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287357479 Google Podcast : http://bit.ly/2JQq2Xo Watch Videos: YouTube:

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00:04:30

माई की बनाई दुनिया (The World That Mai Built) - Hindi...

Books That Speak ·

2023/03/10

Mai lives in a beautiful colony she designed and built. Prema and Gopi play hide-and-seek and discover different hiding spaces. Original story The World That Mai Built by Pratham Books, Written by Nandita Jayaraj, Illustrated by Ankita Thakur, Translated by Anand Kumar Roy Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: माई की बनाई दुनियाon Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/yzpI_keXzlM Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287357479 Google Podcast :

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00:05:53

संग्रहालयातला एक दिवस (A Day at the Museum) - Marathi...

Books That Speak ·

2023/03/06

Nalini is excited about going to the museum for the first time and exploring it with her friends. There are so many wonderful things to see! Read this book to find out what Nalini takes back for her little brother Ved, after a day at the museum. Original story A Day at the Museum by Pratham Books, Written by Anu Chowdhury-Sorabjee, Illustrated by Anwar Chitrakar, Translated by Varsha Gajendragadkar Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: संग्रहालयातला एक दिवसon Storyweaver Story's Video :

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00:03:36

सोंथ आला रे! (Sonth is here!) - Marathi Stories for...

Books That Speak ·

2023/03/02

Ghazal loves winter and snow but when spring arrives in the valley of Kashmir, so do colour, music and the sun. A joyous celebration of everything the season of spring, Sonth, evokes. Original story Sonth Is Here by Pratham Books, Written by Ghazal Qadri, Illustrated by Ghazal Qadri, Translated by Mrinalinee Vanarase Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: सोंथ आला रे!on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/tf-XkJWvsOM Listen to the podcast: iTunes :

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00:07:52

The Case of the New Planet - English Stories for Kids...

Books That Speak ·

2023/02/27

Anvi is fascinated by the space and spends her evenings glued to her new telescope. She wants to find out if aliens exist. One night, when she meets aliens on a different planet, she learns there are planets beyond our Solar System and the Milky Way. Read to find out more about these exoplanets. Written by Ananya Dasgupta, Illustrated by Mandar Mhaskar, Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: The Case of the New Planeton Storyweaver Story's Video :

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00:10:20

टेलीफ़ोन बेल से सेल तक (Telephones - Bell to Cell) -...

Books That Speak ·

2023/02/23

When Alexander Graham Bell first invented the phone, there were only two in the entire town! Now, nearly everyone has a cell phone. Flip through this book and find out how the telephone evolved – from Bell to cell. Original story Telephones - Bell to Cell by Pratham Books, Written by Veena Prasad, Illustrated by Nishith Mehta, Translated by Rishi Mathur Narrated by Asawari Doshi Photos by Himanshu Ranpara, Kuu Akura and William Hook on Unsplash Source: टेलीफ़ोन बेल से सेल तकon Storyweaver Story's

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00:06:35

सायबोर्ग दादू (Cyborg Grandpa) - Hindi Stories for...

Books That Speak ·

2023/02/20

Aiman tells Dadu that the science of bionics could make it possible for many of our body parts to be replaced by machines. Find out how. Original story Cyborg Dadu by Pratham Books, Written by Lavanya Karthik, Illustrated by Angshuman Dhar and Arindam Dhar, Translated by Rishi Mathur Narrated by Asawari Doshi Bionic Man Photo by Henk Mul on Unsplash. Source: सायबोर्ग दादूon Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/75GPS8KuPlA Listen to the podcast: iTunes :

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00:08:17

Suppamma Loves to Craft - English Stories for Kids -...

Books That Speak ·

2023/02/16

Suppamma loves to build things out of recycled waste. But she doesn’t like paying attention in school, or doing homework. Can Suppamma become successful by following her passions? Original story சிரட்டை சுப்பம்மா by Pratham Books, Written by Saalai Selvam, Illustrated by Vibha Surya, Translated by Thirupurasundari Sevvel Narrated by Asawari Doshi Thanks to Roshan Dhimal (Unsplash) for "Green" image. Source: Suppamma Loves to Crafton Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/HgCggJ36-2A Listen to

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00:10:14

अशी बनली शाळेची नवी इमारत! (Building a Building) -...

Books That Speak ·

2023/02/02

Meenu and Elango are getting a new school! What goes into building one? Let's find out! Original story Building a Building by Pratham Books, Written by Kavitha Punniyamurthi, Illustrated by Mohith Mohan, Translated by Sonali Navangul Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: अशी बनली शाळेची नवी इमारत!on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/3diGelK8mDc Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287357479 Google Podcast : http://bit.ly/2JQq2Xo Watch

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00:10:00

हौज़ ख़ास : झील के किनारे एक मदरसा (Hauz Khas: A...

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2023/01/30

Would you like to walk a secret trail? This book takes you down one in Hauz Khas in Delhi— through a garden, an old school, a mosque and some tombs. Original story Hauz Khas: A School by the Lake by Pratham Books, Written by Sudeshna Shome Ghosh and Tilottama Shome, Illustrated by Shivam Choudhary, Translated by Pooja Bahanwal Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: हौज़ ख़ास : झील के किनारे एक मदरसाon Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/Z47ARyv0hBY Listen to the podcast: iTunes :

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00:10:40

अदृश्य करणारा अंगरखा (Under the Invisibility Cloak) -...

Books That Speak ·

2023/01/26

What would you do if you had an invisibility cloak? For one, playing hide-and-seek would be great fun. But is anyone making invisibility cloaks? Or do they exist only in science fiction and fantasy stories? Arnav and Tanisha head to the library to find out. Let’s follow them quietly – they can’t see us, we are invisible in their world. Original story Under the Invisibility Cloak by Pratham Books, Written by Varsha Joshi, Illustrated by Radhika Tipnis, Translated by Varsha Joshi Narrated by Asawari

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00:08:36

वीरा और तिल्ली (Vira and Tilli) - Hindi Stories for...

Books That Speak ·

2023/01/23

Vira has been looking after Tilli, and now it’s harvest time. Has Tilli grown into a healthy onion? When the time comes, will he be able to let go of Tilli? A heartwarming story about a boy and his onion plant, and how our food is grown. Original story Vira and Tilli by Pratham Books, Written by Meenu Thomas, Illustrated by David Yambem, Translated by Mohammad Wasif Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: वीरा और तिल्लीon Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/cyMPOBgjeD4 Listen to the

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00:04:49

रस्ता गातोय गाणं! (The Street Song) - Marathi Stories...

Books That Speak ·

2023/01/19

Step into the streets and listen to the orchestra that’s made up of so many melodies, as vendors sell string hoppers and kolam powders as well as fish and coffee, while children snack on semiya ice and murukus. Listen carefully. Do you hear that sound? Original story in Tamil by Pratham Books, Written by Veronica Angel, Illustrated by Ashok Rajagopalan, Translated by Sai Keskar Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: रस्ता गातोय गाणं !on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/p_TIbkIucNk Listen to

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00:08:43

एक धुन अंतरिक्ष में (A Song in Space: Kesarbai...

Books That Speak ·

2023/01/16

Little Kesar loved to sing. She never imagined that when she grew up her voice would travel to distant galaxies. Read this book to find out about legendary singer Kesarbai Kerkar’s fascinating musical journey. Original story A Song in Space: Kesarbai Kerkar by Pratham Books, Written by Neha Singh, Illustrated by Shubhshree Mathur, Translated by Neha Singh Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: एक धुन अंतरिक्ष मेंon Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/L7LQLM9CGUA Listen to the podcast: iTunes :

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00:20:00

छे, मी नाही घाबरत! (I'm not Scared) - Marathi Stories...

Books That Speak ·

2023/01/12

Archana is scared of the subway. Her Dadaji helps her confront her fears by turning them into something magical! A play about the wonderful relationship between a grandfather and his granddaughter and the magical power of imagination. Original story I'm Not Scared by Pratham Books, Written by Timira Gupta, Illustrated by Aaryama Somayaji, Translated by Rupali Bhave Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: छे, मी नाही घाबरत!on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/IigNSfw6qzE Listen to the

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00:07:23

Rainbows in Windows - English Stories for Kids -...

Books That Speak ·

2023/01/09

Read this sensitively woven story about two siblings and their community navigating the distress of COVID-19. Written by The Think Equal Team, Illustrated by Shamim Ahmed, Published By Think Equal Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: Rainbows in Windowson Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/iGZnllxPfv8 Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287357479 Google Podcast : http://bit.ly/2JQq2Xo Watch Videos: YouTube:

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00:06:12

साल और उसके महीने (A very busy year) - Hindi Stories...

Books That Speak ·

2023/01/05

There’s something special about every month of the year. Except the month in which I was born. When is your birthday? Do you like your birthday month? Original story A Very Busy Year by Pratham Books, Written by Shabnam Minwalla, Illustrated by Upasana Mehndiratta, Translated by M. A. Sameer Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: साल और उसके महीनेon Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/wYI32J8yFJc Listen to the podcast: iTunes :

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00:07:05

Paach Chamchi Meethu (Five Spoons of Salt) - Gujarati...

Books That Speak ·

2023/01/02

It is a delightful story from brilliant Sudha Murthy - story of a girl named Geeta, who is forgetful in nature. How does it end up in an highly embarrassing and learning experience for Geeta. A fun loving story which Damu narrates to all seven kids while walking down to market in scorching heat. Original story Five Spoons of Salt, Written by Sudha Murthy Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production Curriculum Research, Pune. Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's Video :

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00:05:07

वाघोबा वाघोबा गेलात कुठे? (Tiger, Tiger, Where are...

Books That Speak ·

2022/12/29

A tiger researcher is out looking for tiger hair and poop as part of his study. He finds plenty of signs of the tiger, but where is the big cat? After all, there are so many ways to see a tiger without seeing a tiger. Original story Tiger, Tiger, Where Are You? by Pratham Books, Written by Mujahid Khan, Illustrated by Manjari Chakravarti, Translated by Rupali Bhave Narrated by Asawari Doshi https://indiaalliance.org/news/tiger_inbreeding_research_uma_ramakrishnan Source: वाघोबा वाघोबा गेलात कुठे?on

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00:06:02

एक-एक मिनट का हिसाब (Every Minute Counts) - Hindi...

Books That Speak ·

2022/12/26

Adil has a full hour to get ready and walk to school. But he is late every day! Where is he losing time? His friend Paro decides to help him account for every minute of the hour. Original story Every Minute Counts by Pratham Books, Written by Shabnam Minwalla and Shabnam Minwalla, Illustrated by Shaheen Sheriff, Translated by Abhilasha Saksena Narrated by Asawari Doshi Hindi poem - Sushil Shukla Source: एक-एक मिनट का हिसाब on StoryWeaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/EaWUucSCz9s Listen to the

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