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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

All Episodes

00:12:27

I want to ride a Motorbike (मैं मोटरसाइकिल चलाऊँगी) -...

Books That Speak ·

2021/04/08

Diya’s fascinated by motorbikes. She can’t wait to turn sixteen and ride one. Especially after Diya finds out that her aunt is a biker! A story about identity and the freedom to choose. Original story I Want to Ride a Motorbike by Aarthi Parthasarathy. Translated by Sandhya Illustrated by Rai Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/126479-main-motorcycle-chlaunge Story's Video :https://youtu.be/OTkmYR3GeRo You can support Books That Speak by

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00:02:28

One Drop of Water (थेंब आज हा पाण्याचा) - Marathi...

Books That Speak ·

2021/03/22

Today is World Water Day ! Water is so important for every living being's survival. Each drop of water counts. Beautiful poem written by Sunanda Bhavsar Narrated by Asawari Doshi Poem's Video:https://youtu.be/7E3bwKKUUxs Thanks to e-initiative by Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. You can support Books That Speak by visiting support.booksthatspeak.com Listen to the podcast: iTunes :

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00:06:41

Vadani Kaval Gheta (While having food) - Marathi...

Books That Speak ·

2021/03/16

We should have food just enough to satisfy our hunger and should not have excess. And definitely not to waste it. Narrated by Asawari Doshi Thanks to e-initiative by Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune for this article. Story's Video:https://youtu.be/YJokFQh3RXU You can support Books That Speak by visiting support.booksthatspeak.com Listen to the podcast: iTunes Google Podcast Watch Videos: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/booksthatspeak Twitter:

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00:03:20

Colouring Books (Rangeet Rangeet Pustak) - Marathi...

Books That Speak ·

2021/03/06

School started after the holidays. Her friends were amazed to see the rainbow-colored books in Bhanwari's backpack. How she says to them- "Ah, this is the magic of the Pimple tree and the uncle with the peanuts!" Oh no! What exactly is this magic? Original story रंग बिरंगी किताब by Alankrita Amaya Translated by Sangeeta Barve Illustrated by Alankrita Amaya Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: Rangeet Rangeet Pustak Story on Storyweaver Story's Video

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00:04:30

Yogya Chunaav (Appropriate Choice) - Hindi Stories...

Books That Speak ·

2021/03/03

Understanding the problem and finding its subsequent solution is important and not only carrying higher responsibility position. Story written by Sudha Sharma Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's Video: https://youtu.be/-syw7Qje79E Thanks to e-initiative by Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. You can support Books That Speak by visiting support.booksthatspeak.com Listen to the podcast: iTunes :

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00:03:52

Kadogoo changed his life - English Stories for Kids -...

Books That Speak ·

2021/03/01

Kadogoo is not the best student in his class, but he knows that he can do better. What will Kadogoo do to become the student he knows he can be? Original story Kadogoo Afanya Mabadiliko by Godfrey Mishomari Translated by Magdalena Cooper Illustrated by Ayoub Makotha Published By Room to Read Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source of the story: https://literacycloud.org/stories/1659-kadogoo-changed-his-life/ Story's Video :https://youtu.be/B98tdbfm4H4 You can support Books That Speak by visiting

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00:09:32

Salaam Namaste - Marathi Stories for Kids

Books That Speak ·

2021/02/24

Inspite of poverty at home, Shekh Muhammed and his ailing sister Zubaida have not forgotten, the basic but very important human values, like humanity, honesty, hardworking, empathy. Beautiful story written by Sudha Murty Translated into Marathi by Leena Sohoni Narrated by Asawari Doshi Thanks to e-initiative by Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Story's Video:https://youtu.be/vRCX_VmlCK4 You can support Books That Speak by visiting

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00:02:22

Neem - Hindi Poem for Kids

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2021/02/22

Neem! A tree with high medicinal values, having very useful features, it is an important part of our life. A beautiful poem written by Lata Pant Narrated by Asawari Doshi Image courtesy : unsplash.com Thanks to e-initiative by Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Story's Video:https://youtu.be/Wamq5ZtUDWc Listen to the podcast: iTunes Google Podcast Watch Videos: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/booksthatspeak Twitter:

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00:04:51

Good Son (Sapoot) - Hindi Stories for Kids

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2021/02/18

Are the knowledge and power, the true indicators of a good son? Or serving others and being responsible ? Story written by Shrikrishna Narrated by Asawari Doshi Thanks to e-initiative by Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Story's Video: https://youtu.be/ly8Cyoy8sT8 Listen to the podcast: iTunes Google Podcast Watch Videos: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/booksthatspeak Twitter: https://twitter.com/booksthatspeak Website:

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00:01:58

Peturam - Hindi composition for kids

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2021/02/15

Peturam is fasting today. He won't eat much! Really?? Written by Dr. Trilokinath Brajwal Narrated by Asawari Doshi Thanks to e-initiative by Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Story's Video: https://youtu.be/ty4V7AuxUwE Listen to the podcast: iTunes Google Podcast Watch Videos: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/booksthatspeak Twitter: https://twitter.com/booksthatspeak Website: http://www.booksthatspeak.com/ Email: contact.booksthatspeak@gmail.com

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00:10:29

Todani (Harvest) - Marathi Stories for Kids

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2021/02/11

Vasant and Meera - the children of Sugarcane Harvest farmers - are very much interested in learning, but unable to go to school and obtain education. Written by Dattatray Virkar Thanks to an e-initiative by Maharashatra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune, for this story. Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's Video: https://youtu.be/7GLG-2nJbCQ Listen to the podcast: iTunes Google Podcast Watch Videos: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/booksthatspeak Twitter:

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00:05:54

A very different Holi Celebration (Alag Andaz me...

Books That Speak ·

2021/02/09

Aged family members are supposed to be respected and well-treated. They deserve the due respect. Story written by Pawan Chouhan Thanks to an e-initiative by Maharashatra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune, for this story. Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's Video:https://youtu.be/qch7tSNfl_I Listen to the podcast: iTunes Google Podcast Watch Videos: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/booksthatspeak Twitter: https://twitter.com/booksthatspeak Website:

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00:06:22

A person who sells dreams (Swapn Vikanara Manoos) -...

Books That Speak ·

2021/02/04

Your dreams can be, not only for satisfying your own needs, but also for serving other and make them happy. Written by Ashok Kotwal. Thanks to an e-initiative by Maharashatra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune, for this story. Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's Video:https://youtu.be/TJbyUj7Q3oM Listen to the podcast: iTunes Google Podcast Watch Videos: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/booksthatspeak Twitter: https://twitter.com/booksthatspeak Website:

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00:06:43

Amara Madhav Kaka (Our Uncle Madhav) - Gujarati...

Books That Speak ·

2021/02/01

Uncle Madhav is a symbolic personality, which can be found in everyone's home. It is a funny, family story. Uncle Madhav does some household task, but by taking the help from each family member! This creates a lot of funny moments. His task is actually a 10 min task, but it takes 3-4 hours to complete it. Thanks to an e-initiative by Maharashatra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune, for this story. Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's Video:

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00:01:50

Havaa (Wind Breeze) - Hindi Poem for Kids

Books That Speak ·

2021/01/30

How the wind breeze blows from one place to another place? A small beautiful poem in Hindi from a child's point of view. Written by Kavi Kedarnath 'Komal'. Thank you An e-initiative by Maharashatra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune, for this poem. Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's Video: https://youtu.be/3AWTyyRSYF4 Listen to the podcast: iTunes Google Podcast Watch Videos: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/booksthatspeak Twitter:

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00:02:52

Betiyan bhi chahe Azadi (Girls Also Want Freedom) -...

Books That Speak ·

2021/01/28

Now girls also want azadi. Freedom from violence and harassment, the freedom to choose and to exercise their rights. And azadi to be who they want to be. Original story बेटियाँ भी चाहें आज़ादी by Kamla Bhasin Translated by Kamla Bhasin Illustrated by Shrujana Shridhar Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Storyweaver Link: https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/131053-betiyaan-bhi-chaahen-azadi Story's Video: https://youtu.be/MbUZTqsPX10 Listen to the podcast: iTunes Google Podcast Watch

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00:33:39

Idgah - Marathi Stories for Kids

Books That Speak ·

2021/01/26

Hamid is a small boy (age 5 years) and shows such a matured gesture towards his grandmother. Conquering over all his child - like wishes - instead of buying toys for himself, he buys a very useful kitchen tool for his grandmother from the Mela. Beautiful story by the great author Premchand, depicting the rural life of a Muslim family, revolving around the celebration of an important festival "Eid"! Translation into Marathi by Ms. Sanjeevani Kher. Narration by Asawari Doshi Thank you Shri Arvind

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00:14:16

The Girl Who Hated Books (Ek Ladki jise kitabo se...

Books That Speak ·

2021/01/23

Meena's house was full of books, but Meena hated them all. But one day very strange incident happened which converted Meena from a book hater to a book lover. What was that incident? To find out, listen to this amazing story. Written by Manjusha Paavgi Translated into Hindi by Shri Arvind Gupta Illustrated by Jyoti Hiremath Published by Bharat Gyaan Vigyaan Samiti Narrated by Asawari Doshi Thank you arvindguptatoys.com Story's Video: https://youtu.be/XcGMIibn-R8 Listen to the

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00:20:50

Princess wants the moon (राजकन्येला हवा चंद्र) -...

Books That Speak ·

2021/01/21

A princess is unwell and she wants the moon. How the king and his courtiers did solve this problem? Let's find out in this funny story. Written by Jems Tharbar. Thanks to Shri. Arvind Gupta for this story. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Listen to the podcast: iTunes Google Podcast Watch Videos: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/booksthatspeak Twitter: https://twitter.com/booksthatspeak Website: http://www.booksthatspeak.com/ Email: contact.booksthatspeak@gmail.com

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00:07:16

Nano's Visit to Dehradun - English Stories for Kids -...

Books That Speak ·

2021/01/07

The bird, Nano, got fascinated after listening to the stories about the green, serene Dehradun from her grandma. But to Nano's dismay, Dehradun had changed. Let us us experience the journey of Nano to Dehradun through this book. Written by Dr. Vedika Agrawal and Dr. Kunal Das. Illustrated by Creative Knot. Published by Doon Tales. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Wish to buy this book? : https://www.amazon.in/dp/B08C4QB38J Listen to the podcast: iTunes Google Podcast Watch Videos: YouTube:

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