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Books That Speak

Asawari Doshiwww.booksthatspeak.com
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.
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Episodes

Road (मैं सड़क हूँ) - Biography for Kids in Hindi

Road is speaking with us, narrating about itself.. Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's Video : https://youtu.be/u_H_vWZDTcw Thanks to e-initiative by Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. You can support Books That Speak by visiting http://support.booksthatspeak.com Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287357479 Google Podcast : http://bit.ly/2JQq2Xo Watch Videos: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bookst...

Apr 10, 20214 min

I want to ride a Motorbike (मैं मोटरसाइकिल चलाऊँगी) - Hindi Stories for Kids - Pratham Books

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 Spea...

Apr 08, 202112 min

One Drop of Water (थेंब आज हा पाण्याचा) - Marathi Poem for Kids

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 : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id128735747...

Mar 22, 20212 min

Vadani Kaval Gheta (While having food) - Marathi Stories for Kids

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: http...

Mar 16, 20217 min

Colouring Books (Rangeet Rangeet Pustak) - Marathi Stories for Kids - Pratham Books

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 : https://youtu.be/NUe...

Mar 06, 20213 min

Yogya Chunaav (Appropriate Choice) - Hindi Stories for Kids

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 : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id12...

Mar 03, 20215 min

Kadogoo changed his life - English Stories for Kids - Room to Read

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 suppo...

Mar 01, 20214 min

Salaam Namaste - Marathi Stories for Kids

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 support.booksthat...

Feb 24, 202110 min

Neem - Hindi Poem for Kids

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: https://twitter.com/booksthatspe...

Feb 22, 20212 min

Good Son (Sapoot) - Hindi Stories for Kids

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: http://www.booksthatspeak.co...

Feb 18, 20215 min

Peturam - Hindi composition for kids

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...

Feb 15, 20212 min

Todani (Harvest) - Marathi Stories for Kids

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: https://t...

Feb 11, 202110 min

A very different Holi Celebration (Alag Andaz me Holi) - Hindi Stories for Kids

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: http://www.bo...

Feb 09, 20216 min

A person who sells dreams (Swapn Vikanara Manoos) - Marathi Stories for Kids

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: http://ww...

Feb 04, 20216 min

Amara Madhav Kaka (Our Uncle Madhav) - Gujarati Stories for Kids

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: https://youtu.be/FJm2IMBG...

Feb 01, 20217 min

Havaa (Wind Breeze) - Hindi Poem for Kids

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: https://twitter.com/booksthats...

Jan 30, 20212 min

Betiyan bhi chahe Azadi (Girls Also Want Freedom) - Hindi Poetic - Pratham Books

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 ...

Jan 28, 20213 min

Idgah - Marathi Stories for Kids

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 Arv...

Jan 26, 202134 min

The Girl Who Hated Books (Ek Ladki jise kitabo se nafarat thee) - Hindi Stories for Kids

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 podcast: iTunes Goo...

Jan 23, 202114 min

Princess wants the moon (राजकन्येला हवा चंद्र) - Marathi Stories for Kids

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...

Jan 21, 202121 min

Nano's Visit to Dehradun - English Stories for Kids - Doon Tales

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: https://w...

Jan 07, 20217 min

Appa Jevha Lahan Hote - Marathi Stories for Kids - Pratham Books

It’s drizzling, and Appa tells Chiltari a story of the city of his childhood. And then father and son step out to discover a city where past meets present. Original story ಅಂದು, ಇಂದು by S R Ramakrishna Translated by Uma Kulkarni Illustrated by Tanvi Bhat Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Storyweaver Link : https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/142475-appa-jevha-lahan-hote Story's Video : https://youtu.be/lxEQhgeQv38 Listen to the podcast: iTunes Google Podcast Watch Videos: YouTub...

Dec 05, 20204 min

Metro ki Sair - Hindi Stories for Kids - Pratham Books

Zeba and her Abbu are off to see the Qutab Minar. They are taking the Metro. Hop on, and ride with them. Original story On the Metro by Neha Singh Translated by Neha Singh . Illustrated by Rai Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Storyweaver Link: https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/136438-metro-kee-sair Story's Video: https://youtu.be/PHeDBgQbniY Listen to the podcast: iTunes Google Podcast Watch Videos: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/booksthatspeak Twitter : https://twitter.co...

Dec 03, 20209 min

Aapke sath Maa - Hindi Stories for Kids - Pratham Books

Aadya refuses to do anything without her Ma - whether it’s packing a bag for their holiday to Assam or it’s playing in the river. Will this trip make Aadya more self-reliant? Original story " With You, Ma " by Adith A.K. Translated by Suman Bajpai Illustrated by Amalendu Kaushik Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's video - YouTube Link Listen to the podcast: iTunes Google Podcast Watch Videos: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/booksthatspeak Twitter: https://twitter.com/bo...

Nov 30, 20205 min

Sinhni Ambadi (The Lion's Howdah) - Gujarati Stories for Kids - Pratham Books

What happens when the king of the jungle imitates the king of the city? Many rocking adventures! Read this funny story to find out more. Gujarati Version of story on Storyweaver - Sinhani Ambadi Original story शेर का हौदा by Amar Goswami Translated into Gujarati by Anita Dixit Illustrated by Partho Sengupta Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's video - YouTube Link Listen to the podcast: iTunes Google Podcast Watch Videos: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/booksthatspeak Tw...

Nov 26, 20203 min

Introducing podcast - Books That Speak Junior (Introduction in English)

Books That Speak Junior is a podcast where kids are narrating the stories, poems in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati and English. Books That Speak Junior on : Spotify Apple Podcasts Do come and enjoy the stories ! ------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the podcast: iTunes Google Podcast Watch Videos: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/booksthatspeak Twitter : https://twitter.com/booksthatspeak Website: http://ww...

Nov 24, 202053 sec

Introducing podcast - Books That Speak Junior (Introduction in Marathi)

Books That Speak Junior is a podcast where kids are narrating the stories, poems in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati and English. Books That Speak Junior on : Spotify Apple Podcasts Do come and enjoy the stories ! ------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the podcast: iTunes Google Podcast Watch Videos: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/booksthatspeak Twitter : https://twitter.com/booksthatspeak Website: http://ww...

Nov 24, 20201 min

Introducing podcast - Books That Speak Junior (Introduction in Hindi)

Books That Speak Junior is a podcast where kids are narrating the stories, poems in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati and English. Books That Speak Junior on : Spotify Apple Podcasts Do come and enjoy the stories ! ------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the podcast: iTunes Google Podcast Watch Videos: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/booksthatspeak Twitter : https://twitter.com/booksthatspeak Website: http://ww...

Nov 24, 20201 min

Introducing podcast - Books That Speak Junior (Introduction in Gujarati)

Books That Speak Junior is a podcast where kids are narrating the stories, poems in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati and English. Books That Speak Junior on : Spotify Apple Podcasts Do come and enjoy the stories ! ------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the podcast: iTunes Google Podcast Watch Videos: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/booksthatspeak Twitter : https://twitter.com/booksthatspeak Website: http://ww...

Nov 24, 20201 min

Usane Puraskar (Prize - Any How) - Marathi Stories for Kids

Why we tend to give so much importance to get a prize in any competition? Gaining the prize looks like an ultimate goal. What about enjoying the entire process, instead of just aiming at the final result? Written by Rajiv Tambe. Narrated by Asawari Doshi Video of Usane Puraskar (Prize - Any How) - Marathi Stories for Kids Listen to the podcast: iTunes Google Podcast Watch Videos: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/booksthatspeak Twitter : https://twitter.com/booksthatspeak Website : http://www.boo...

Oct 27, 20209 min
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