Written by Mala Kumar and Manisha Chaudhry. Illustrated by Priya Kuriyan. Published By **Pratham Books**. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Meenu wants to play a mrudangam, dham, dham dham, and do you know, Amma wants to learn to ride a scooter? The Dasara holidays promise to be a lot of fun! **Story's Video**: [https://youtu.be/gpwZ1muK784](https://youtu.be/gpwZ1muK784) **Our website**: [http://www.booksthatspeak.com/](http://www.booksthatspeak.com/) **Listen to the podcast**: **iTunes**: [http://appl...
Oct 23, 2018•5 min
Written by Shivika Nayyar. Illustrated by Diya Ullas. Published By **Pratham Books**. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Vivaan is going for a classical music concert with his mother. A whole world of musical instruments awaits. **Story's Video**: [https://youtu.be/YIfCDzq4NWU](https://youtu.be/YIfCDzq4NWU) **Our website**: [http://www.booksthatspeak.com/](http://www.booksthatspeak.com/) **Listen to the podcast:** **iTunes**: [http://apple.co/2fVfELt](http://apple.co/2fVfELt) **Stitcher**: [https://www....
Oct 18, 2018•6 min
Original story "**Panipuri inside a Spaceship**" by Vidya Pradhan. Illustrated by Arpita Bhattacharjee. Translated into Marathi by Jui Kulkarni. Published By **Pratham Books**. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Chikki is fussy about food. She dislikes mooli paratha because she thinks it smells. She wants to explore space. But she wonders if she will get pizza, panipuri and ice cream in a spaceship. Join Chikki and Ninu for lunch as they discuss what astronauts eat while on a mission and why. **Story's ...
Oct 09, 2018•11 min
Written by Rohini Mohan. Illustrated by Jayesh Sivan. Published By **Pratham Books**. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Noorain is on a mission to learn cycling so that she can win a race against her best friend Wasim. But Noorain’s Mission Cycle gets complicated as conflict escalates in her city. **Story's Video**: [https://youtu.be/dsSr1zRvfEA](https://youtu.be/dsSr1zRvfEA) **Our website**: [http://www.booksthatspeak.com/](http://www.booksthatspeak.com/) **Listen to the podcast**: iTunes: [http://app...
Oct 05, 2018•12 min
Original story "**Walking in the Wild**" by Sejal Mehta. Translated into Hindi by Swagata Sen Pillai. Illustrated by Barkha Lohia. Published By **Pratham Books**. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. चलिए एक सैर पे चलें, ज़खुमा के साथ - एक निडर गार्ड जो मिज़ोरम के जंगलों में रहता है। जैसे जैसे ज़खुमा हमें अपने जंगल से परिचित करवाता है, हमें अलग-अलग जानवरों के बारे में नई जानकारी मिलती है और हम यह भी समझ पाते हैं कि जंगल की रखवाली कैसे की जाती है। Story's Video: [https://youtu.be/RZSKWOaKs7o](https://youtu.be...
Sep 24, 2018•11 min
Story written by Timira Gupta. Beautifully and Brilliantly illustrated by Rajiv Eipe. Published By Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Chutku returns from his walks with his aunt, his pocket full of treasures and stories. Narrated from a child’s point of view, this is the story of the heartwarming relationship between an aunt and her nephew. Story's Video: [https://youtu.be/jwFHC1um7Eg](https://youtu.be/jwFHC1um7Eg) Our website: [http://www.booksthatspeak.com/](http://www.booksthatspeak.co...
Sep 21, 2018•3 min
Story written by Bijal Vachharajani. Illustrated by Jayesh Sivan. Published By **Pratham Books**. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Without seeds, there would be no food to eat or clothes to wear. Inspired by a real-life event, this is the story of a village that comes together to open a seed bank. Story's Video: [https://youtu.be/7B7SiIq_vNE](https://youtu.be/7B7SiIq_vNE) Our Website: [www.booksthatspeak.com](www.booksthatspeak.com) **Listen to the podcast:** iTunes: [http://apple.co/2fVfELt](http://a...
Sep 10, 2018•7 min
Original story "**The Night the Moon Went Missing**" by Shreya Yadav. Translated into Hindi by Puja Omveer Rawat. Beautifully illustrated by Sunaina Coelho. Published by **Pratham Books**. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. एक रात जब चाँद सागर से नहीं निकला, तब मायशा और उसकी दोस्त उछली, एक उछलने वाली मछली, ने उसको ढूँढने का ज़िम्मा उठाते हैं। पर वो अँधेरी रात में, गहरे सागर में रौशनी के बिना चाँद को आखिर ढूँढेंगें कैसे? Story's Video: [https://youtu.be/ScnVYmmrr1w](https://youtu.be/ScnVYmmrr1w) Our websi...
Sep 07, 2018•11 min
Should we get upset with anyone's comment about our performance? No, definitely not. Instead, let's take it positively and accept it as a challenge. Go for it! Title of the story "Challenge". Beautiful story by Saral Spandan magazine. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Our website: [http://www.booksthatspeak.com/](http://www.booksthatspeak.com/) Listen to the podcast: iTunes: [http://apple.co/2fVfELt](http://apple.co/2fVfELt) Stitcher: [https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/books-that-speak](https://www.stit...
Sep 03, 2018•7 min
Story written by Nandini Nayar. Beautifully illustrated by Ashwini Hiremath. Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. When Mini and Tara’s home is flooded because of a broken pipe in the bathroom, Amma comes to the rescue. What’s in Amma’s tool-kit? Story's Video: [https://youtu.be/x0_6KDDUYlA](https://youtu.be/x0_6KDDUYlA) Our website: [www.booksthatspeak.com](www.booksthatspeak.com) Listen to the podcast: iTunes: [http://apple.co/2fVfELt](http://apple.co/2fVfELt) Stitcher: [https...
Aug 31, 2018•4 min
Original story "Whoopee… Hyperloop!" by Sreelata Menon. Translated into Hindi by Madhubala Joshi. Illustrated by Satya Krishna Prakash. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Published by Pratham Books. विष्णु को नर्इ जगहें देखना पसंद है। लेकिन उसे लंबी यात्राएँ नापसंद हैं। वह सोचता है कि काश हमारे पास यातायात के तेज़ गति से चलने वाले साधन होते। इसलिए हाइपरलूप के बारे में पढ़ कर वह बस हवा में उड़ रहा है व्हऊऊ! आम लोगों के लिए चलने वाला भविष्य का यह यातायात का साधन क्या है? Story's Video: [https://youtu.be/o8tz...
Aug 02, 2018•10 min
The original story in English "Welcome to the Forest" by Bhavna Menon. Translated into Marathi by Varsha Gajendragadkar. Illustrated by Kavita Singh Kale. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Published by Pratham Books. Tulsa is off to Kanha Tiger Reserve with her school friends. Along with the forest officials, the students experience the jungle in a unique and exciting way. Story's video: [https://youtu.be/21J7sONf_dU](https://youtu.be/21J7sONf_dU) Our website: [www.booksthatspeak.com](www.booksthatspea...
Jul 31, 2018•10 min
Original story All Aboard by Rohini Kejriwal. Illustrated by Sahitya Rani. Translated into Hindi by Deepa Tripathi. Story narrated by Asawari Doshi. Story published by Pratham Books. नीना का परिवार कोलकाता से दिल्ली रहने जा रहा है, और वह इस बात से ख़ुश नहीं है। क्या उसके माता-पिता रेलगाड़ी के सफ़र में उसका मन बहला पाएंगे? YouTube link to this story: [https://youtu.be/hq9Bpzha_KY](https://youtu.be/hq9Bpzha_KY) Listen to the podcast: iTunes: [http://apple.co/2fVfELt](http://apple.co/2fVfELt) Stitcher...
Jul 06, 2018•6 min
Original story "The Bone Puzzle" by Lavina Mahbubani. Translated into Hindi by Rishi Mathur. Illustrated by Rajasee Ray. Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. ज़ोया और अरमान ने माँ की क्लिनिक में सब कुछ उथल-पुथल कर डाला है। अगर माँ को पता चल गया तो उनकी ख़ैर नहीं। क्या वह आपसी मनमुटाव भुला, मिलजुल कर हल निकाल पाएंगे? Our website: [www.booksthatspeak.com](http://www.booksthatspeak.com/) Listen to the podcast: iTunes: [http://apple.co/2fVfELt](http://apple.co/2fVfELt) Stitcher: [htt...
Jul 04, 2018•8 min
Original story "Kallu's world 3 - Mangu Mali and the Ambia Bhoot" by Subhadra Sen Gupta. Illustrated by Tapas Guha. Translated by Sucheta Kadethankar. Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Everybody in Khajuria knew about Munia's temper. Everybody also knew how stingy Mangu Mali was about giving away mangoes from the tree in his orchard. Now, Munia wanted mangoes…really badly and that too from Mangu Mali's orchard. Can you imagine a situation like this? Our website: [www.booksth...
Jul 02, 2018•19 min
Story written by Karanjeet Kaur. Illustrated by Bhavana Vyas Vipparthi. Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Our website: [http://www.booksthatspeak.com/](http://www.booksthatspeak.com/) Story's Video on YouTube: [https://youtu.be/p5j7DQk-u7M](https://youtu.be/p5j7DQk-u7M) A cloud of trash is hanging over Cheekoo’s head, making her the unhappiest girl in the world. Read this wonderful story to find out how Cheekoo gets rid of this horrible trash cloud. Listen to the podcast: iT...
Jun 29, 2018•7 min
Title of the story "Kharu Daan Kayu?" (Real Donation). Beautiful story by Saral Spandan magazine. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Let's understand the real meaning of donation. What is important in donation? The quantity of the donation? Or the sincerity behind giving the donation? The video link for this story: [https://youtu.be/6s1N4tCiE0I](https://youtu.be/6s1N4tCiE0I) Our website: [http://www.booksthatspeak.com/](http://www.booksthatspeak.com/) Listen to the podcast: iTunes: [http://apple.co/2fVf...
Jun 27, 2018•8 min
Original story "Creatures of Old" by Veena Prasad. Translated into Hindi by Vibha Lohani. Illustrated by Kabini Amin. Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Our website: [http://www.booksthatspeak.com/](http://www.booksthatspeak.com/) क्या आपने कभी यह सोचा है कि हमारा ग्रह लाखों साल पहले कैसा रहा होगा? किस तरह के जीव-जंतु हमारी पृथ्वी पर रहा करते होंगे? मानव सभ्यता की रचना से पहले प्राग ऐतिहासिक काल में किस तरह के पेड़-पौधे और जंगल उगा करते होंगे? यह सब जानने का एक ख़ास तरीका हैं -...
Jun 25, 2018•12 min
Beautiful story written by Amrutash Misra. Illustrated by Zainab Tambawalla. Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Story video: [https://youtu.be/8mmtDu5r7k8](https://youtu.be/8mmtDu5r7k8) Our website: [http://www.booksthatspeak.com/](http://www.booksthatspeak.com/) Storyline: Diya’s Pa has never gone to school. So she decides to teach him herself. Pa listens to her most of the time, but Math Days are difficult. How does Diya manage? Listen to the podcast: iTunes: [http://apple....
May 25, 2018•6 min
Story Written by Sanjiv Jaiswal 'Sanjay'. Illustrated by Ajit Narayan. Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Story's Video: [https://youtu.be/z_2OmCmndJ4](https://youtu.be/z_2OmCmndJ4) Our website: [http://www.booksthatspeak.com/](http://www.booksthatspeak.com/) Storyline: पढ़िए हाथी और खरगोश की दोस्ती की प्यारी कहानी। Listen to the podcast: iTunes: [http://apple.co/2fVfELt](http://apple.co/2fVfELt) Stitcher: [https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/books-that-speak](https://www.stitche...
May 21, 2018•3 min
Story Written by Asha Nehemiah. Illustrated by Aindri Chakraborty. Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Story's video: [https://youtu.be/iRHwCzIXKTg](https://youtu.be/iRHwCzIXKTg) Our website: [http://www.booksthatspeak.com/](http://www.booksthatspeak.com/) Storyline: Valli and Ramesh live under a cloud of fear because of their father, who has a frightening temper. Will things ever change for them? A story about domestic violence, grit and hope. Listen to the podcast: iTunes: [...
May 17, 2018•12 min
Story about a little girl, who goes to school and also helps her mother in her daily chores - with a smiling face... (Tags: Girl, School, Work, Household, Mother, Stories) Beautiful story by Door Step School Publications. Written by Rajni Paranjpe. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Listen to the podcast: iTunes: http://apple.co/2fVfELt Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/books-that-speak Player.fm: https://player.fm/series/books-that-speak-childrens-stories-in-marathi-hindi-and-gujarati audioBoo...
May 03, 2018•4 min
शाज़िया की साइकिल में लगे चुन्नू-मुन्नू पहिये समझते थे कि वे अनोखे हैं। उन्हें नहीं पता था कि पहिये सब जगह होते हैं, मगर भले ही हमें नज़र न आएँ! Original story "A Big Day for the Little Wheels" by Shals Mahajan. Illustrated by Rae Zachariah. Translated into Hindi by Nagraj Rao. Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Storyweaver link: [https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/12739-nanhe-pahiye-chale-sair-ko](https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/12739-nanhe-pahiye-chale-sair-ko) Our websi...
May 01, 2018•8 min
All Kali wanted to do was dance. But how could he? After all, in his village, boys did not dance, especially not Bharatanatyam. A story about dreams and aspirations and believing in them. Beautiful story written by Aparna Karthikeyan. Illustrated by Somesh Kumar. Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Storyweaver link: https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/30972-kali-wants-to-dance Our website: www.booksthatspeak.com Listen to the podcast: iTunes: http://apple.co/2fVfELt Stitcher: h...
Apr 29, 2018•9 min
Original story Little by Little by Anupa Lal. Translated by Anupa Lal. Illustrated by Ajit Narayan. Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. बहादुर खरगोशों ने बदमाश भेड़िये को कैसे मज़ा चखाया? पढ़िये उसी की रोमांचक कहानी! Our website: www.booksthatspeak.com Listen to the podcast: iTunes: http://apple.co/2fVfELt Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/books-that-speak Player.fm: https://player.fm/series/books-that-speak-childrens-stories-in-marathi-hindi-and-gujarati audioBoom: audi...
Apr 26, 2018•6 min
Story written by Abodh Aras. Illustrated by Sumedha Sah. Photographs by Hashim Badani. Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Meet the street dogs of Mumbai. The roads are their playground and they have made the city and the people their own. The pictures in this book have been created using a combination of illustrations and photographs. The illustrations have been made by Sumedha Sah. The photographs have been taken by Hashim Badani. Our website: [www.booksthatspeak.com](http:/...
Apr 24, 2018•5 min
God has given each one of us a unique gift. Appreciate it. Preserve it. Story by Vidya Terdalkar, Illustrated by Pooja Kale. Published by Door Step School. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Our website: www.booksthatspeak.com Listen to the podcast: iTunes: http://apple.co/2fVfELt Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/books-that-speak Player.fm: https://player.fm/series/books-that-speak-childrens-stories-in-marathi-hindi-and-gujarati audioBoom: audioboom.com/channel/books-that-speak Watch Videos: Y...
Apr 22, 2018•7 min
Original story Lassi, Ice-cream or Falooda? by Mala Kumar and Manisha Chaudhry. Translated into Hindi by Rajesh Khar. Illustrated by Priya Kuriyan. Published by Pratham Books. Narration: Asawari Doshi. क्या आम पन्ना लस्सी से ज़्यादा मज़ेदार है? या फ़ालूदा इन दोनों से ज़्यादा मज़ेदार है? यह तय करने का अच्छा तरीका तो यही है कि इनको चखा जाए और मीनू ऐसा ही कर रही है। इतनी गर्मी में और किया भी क्या जा सकता है? Storyweaver link: https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/481-lassi-ya-falooda Our website: www.books...
Apr 20, 2018•5 min
Birds and bats. Kites and planes. How often do you explore the incredible world above us? Get ready to spot the odd ones out in this wonderful book of patterns. Written and illustrated by Aditi Dilip. Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Storyweaver link: https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/28121-look-up Our website: [www.booksthatspeak.com](http://www.booksthatspeak.com/) Listen to the podcast: iTunes: [http://apple.co/2fVfELt](http://apple.co/2fVfELt) Stitcher: [https://www.st...
Apr 17, 2018•3 min
आर्या हमेशा से उड़ने के सपने देखती थी। आओ जानें आर्या ने अपने सपने साकार कैसे किए। चलिए कॉकपिट में उसके साथ बतौर पायलट उसकी पहली उड़ान पर। सचमुच आज का दिन ख़ास और रोमांचक है! Original story "Arya in the Cockpit" by Nandita Jayaraj. Illustrated by Upamanyu Bhattacharyya. Translated into Hindi by Vibha Lohani. Published by Pratham Books. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Storyweaver link: https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/13797-cockpit-mein-arya Our website: [www.booksthatspeak.com](http://www.booksthatspe...
Apr 15, 2018•7 min
