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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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00:05:57

Sheker Gouds Inspiration --Swami Vivekananda -...

Books That Speak ·

2022/08/15

On the occasion of India's 75th Independence day, a small tribute from Books That Speak in the form of three stories. This is the second story from this garland. This is the real story of Sheker Goud, the first triple amputee to climb Mount Elbrus (Russia) and Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak of the African subcontinent. An alumini of the Vivekanand Institute of Human excellence, he derives his strength from the teachings of Swami Vivekananda. This story is a brilliant testimony to how one can

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00:03:20

प्रसिध्द कवी भारतियार (Poet Bhartiyaar) - Hindi...

Books That Speak ·

2022/08/15

On the occasion of India's 75th Independence day, a small tribute from Books That Speak in the form of three stories. This is the first story from this garland. Story is about the great poet and freedom fighter Mahakavi Subramaniya Bharathiyar. Original story in Tamil by StoryWeaver Community, Written by Gayathri Kalyanaraman, Illustrated by Gayathri Kalyanaraman and Juhi Agarwal, Translated by Arvind Gupta Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: प्रसिध्द कवी भारतियारon Storyweaver Story's Video :

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00:05:30

Our Aspirations - English Stories for Kids - Pratham...

Books That Speak ·

2022/08/11

In the village of Lakshpur children learn about their dreams through the experiences of an old Peepal tree. Original story Our Aspirations / हमारी आकांक्षाएं by Simple Education Foundation, Written by Dhyanvi Katharani, Illustrated by Ramya Rajeevan, Translated by Dhyanvi Katharani Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: Our Aspirationson Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/_wUeR8R5MK8 Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287357479 Google

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00:10:10

मिनीचे पहिले मतदान (Mini's First Vote) - Marathi...

Books That Speak ·

2022/08/08

Mini is in Standard 6, old enough to vote in the school elections. Soon, she has to help choose the school captain. Whom should she vote for? Original story Mini's First Vote by Pratham Books, Written by Shabnam Minwalla, Illustrated by Ekta Bharti, Translated by Varsha Gajendragadkar Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: मिनीचे पहिले मतदानon Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/NzqWikYMo6w Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287357479 Google

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00:04:10

जागा जंगल (When a Forest Wakes Up) - Hindi Stories...

Books That Speak ·

2022/08/04

As a roaring sun jumps out, the forest wakes up to a brand new day, putting on a new show. What will the forest be today? A story inspired from animism, an age-old belief of the Gond tribe, where everything from the sun to the rocks are as living as we are. Original story When a Forest Wakes Up by Pratham Books, Written by Sudarshan Shaw, Illustrated by Sudarshan Shaw, Translated by Vasundhara Bahuguna Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: जागा जंगलon Storyweaver Story's Video :

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00:04:39

श्रुतीने लढवली शक्कल (Shruti floats an idea) -...

Books That Speak ·

2022/08/01

Shruthi has to grow a plant. But she doesn’t want to grow it in soil. Is there any other way? Original story Shruthi Floats an Idea by Pratham Books, Written by Navin Dorairaju, Illustrated by Vibha Surya, Translated by Varsha Gajendragadkar Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: श्रुतीने लढवली शक्कल on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/-kQ-oncdOWo 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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00:10:59

पुचकू को गाने की तलाश (Puchku Seeks a Song) - Hindi...

Books That Speak ·

2022/07/30

Puchku is off on a new adventure. The Brilliant Plans Department by Boltu, Puchku and Dodla (BPD)2 is on a mission to find a song for a baby bird. But there are too many songs to choose from. Original story Puchku Seeks a Song by Pratham Books, Written by Deepanjana Pal, Illustrated by Rajiv Eipe, Translated by Nagraj Rao Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: पुचकू को गाने की तलाशon Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/k8p2ceUxux8 Listen to the podcast: iTunes :

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00:06:28

क्या सरपट दौड़ी मीना (Meena makes a dash) - Hindi...

Books That Speak ·

2022/07/25

Mina has to take part in the 400-metre dash for Sports Day. She knows she has to practise. First she runs 100 metres, then 200 metres, but can she make it to 400 metres? Learn to measure distance as Mina trains. Original story Mina Makes a Dash by Pratham Books, Written by Anjali Alappat, Illustrated by Yogee Chandrasekaran, Translated by Vasundhara Bahuguna Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: क्या सरपट दौड़ी मीनाon Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/p7hqJB-FE3o Listen to the podcast: iTunes

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00:14:17

बुंग बुंगचे रहस्य (The Boink Mystery) - Marathi...

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2022/07/21

BOINK BOINK BOINK... Aman could hear it. What was 'it'? Read on to solve this great mystery set in Jantar Mantar in Jaipur. You are sure to have a lot of good clean fun! Original story The Boink Mystery by Pratham Books, Written by Manisha Chaudhry and Mala Kumar, Illustrated by Soumya Menon, Translated by Sandhya Taksale Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: बुंग बुंगचे रहस्यon Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/6xV0teBQCUc Listen to the podcast: iTunes :

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00:03:46

The Trouble with Trouble - English Stories for Kids -...

Books That Speak ·

2022/05/30

Trouble’s missing! Who Trouble? Only the naughtiest dog you’ve ever met. Help Abhi look for her? Written by Menaka Raman, Illustrated by Damini Gupta, Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: The Trouble with Troubleon Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/0In_vVCt1h8 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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00:03:07

निबंध की कॉपी (Essay) - Hindi Stories for Kids -...

Books That Speak ·

2022/05/26

सरिता को पढ़ना पसंद नही है| लेकिन जब उसने कक्षा में निबंध सुनाया तो सब दंग रह गए| शिक्षिका ने सरिता को क्या कहा? जानने के लिए पढ़े कहानी| Written by Alka Ranade, Illustrated by Ajit Narayan, Published By Pratham Education Foundation Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: निबंध की कॉपीon Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/jXXgfDr5DXw 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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00:05:22

काय बरे खाल्ले असावे प्रियाने (What did Priya eat?) -...

Books That Speak ·

2022/05/23

Priya, the cow, is sick. Her tummy hurts. Read this book to find out why she was unwell, and how her friends helped her. Original story What did Priya eat? by Pratham Books, Written by Anna D, Illustrated by Shreya Sen, Translated by Sandhya Taksale Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: काय बरे खाल्ले असावे प्रियानेon Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/yP7Ceduo0Pg Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287357479 Google Podcast :

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00:05:15

रत्ना और आग का घेरा (Rathna and The Ring of Fire) -...

Books That Speak ·

2022/05/19

For one full minute, the sun will disappear behind the moon, and a ring of fire will be seen instead. Astronomer Rathna is very excited. Watch her day unfold at the planetarium. Original story Rathna and the Ring of Fire by Pratham Books, Written by Nandita Jayaraj, Illustrated by Shivam Choudhary, Translated by M. A. Sameer Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: रत्ना और आग का घेराon Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/rr8oOiAgIEk Listen to the podcast: iTunes :

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00:04:02

તળાવ કાંઠે શોધ (I Spy a Lake) - Gujarati Stories for...

Books That Speak ·

2022/05/16

Manju and Hamid are playing a game of 'I Spy by the lake'. But why is the game making Hamid sad? And what can they do about it? A story about pollution and the declining state of water bodies. Original story I Spy a Lake! by Pratham Books, Written by Menaka Raman, Illustrated by Balaram J, Translated by Hemlatta Kar Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: તળાવ કાંઠે શોધon Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/TOFClwkzJWY Listen to the podcast: iTunes :

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00:02:42

My Brother's Wheeeeelchair - English Stories for Kids...

Books That Speak ·

2022/05/12

Meet Durva and Dhrubo. And Dhrubo's wheeeeelchair. Join the brother and sister as they explore parks, markets, and many other places and have lots of fun together, just like siblings do. Written by Salil Chaturvedi, Illustrated by Tanvi Bhat, Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: My Brother's Wheeeeelchairon Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/SRkl9AHpqMw Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287357479 Google Podcast

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00:22:58

गुल्ली डंडा (Gulli-Danda) - Hindi Stories for kids -...

Books That Speak ·

2022/05/09

Gulli-danda is the king of all games, is simple with no rules or bets or bats or nets. Steeped in the rural scene of India, it is free of any division and discrimination. As the narrator comes back to his hometown as an established engineer, yearning for a game of gulli-danda, somehow his status and wealth has crept up between him and his childhood friends from the village, taking away the wild essence and freedom from his beloved gulli-danda. Written by Munshi Premchand, Illustrated by Manisha

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00:03:30

कोंबडीचे हुशार पिल्लू (The Clever Chicken) - Marathi...

Books That Speak ·

2022/05/05

When the jackal tried to catch a chicken, the young chicken had to quickly think of ways to save herself. In the end, the chicken was able to save herself. Original story in Odia by Pratham Books, Written by Juanga Writers' Group, Illustrated by Sugrib Kumar Juanga, Translated by Sandhya Taksale Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: कोंबडीचे हुशार पिल्लूon Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/XuhO54y729k Listen to the podcast: iTunes :

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00:03:34

राजाचा मुकुट (The King's Crown) - Marathi Stories for...

Books That Speak ·

2022/05/02

When King Anawrahta looked up to admire the tall pagoda, his crown fell down. Read this story set in present-day Myanmar to see if the crown stayed on his head. Original story The King's Crown by Pratham Books, Written by Richa Bhaskar, Illustrated by Meenal Singh, Translated by Sandhya Taksale Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: राजाचा मुकुटon Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/e-HaLl-E4So Listen to the podcast: iTunes :

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00:27:07

बड़े भाई साहब (My Elder Brother) - Hindi Stories for...

Books That Speak ·

2022/04/28

The elder brother is found with books and formulas. The younger brother is found with butterflies and lost kites. The elder brother keeps studying everyday and barely does anything else. The younger brother plays in gardens and enjoys doing what he likes. The elder brother takes every chance to criticize his younger brother for not studying. The younger brother still keeps playing outdoors. What follows is a timeless tale of following one's own heart despite those that only ridicule and

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00:26:04

मनूच्या आनंदाचा घडा (Manu Mixes Clay and Sunshine) -...

Books That Speak ·

2022/04/25

Manu’s father and grandfather are potters, and Manu is learning the craft. This lively story depicts both the simple joys and the hardships of a potter’s life, from gathering clay and making pots to selling them in the city markets. Bulbul Sharma’s enchanting story is illustrated by Shanti Devi in the Madhubani style. Original story Manu Mixes Clay and Sunshine by Dastkari Haat Samiti, Written by Bulbul Sharma, Illustrated by Shanti Devi, Translated by Sandhya Taksale for Pratham Books Narrated by

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