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...
May 09, 2022•23 min
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 पिल्लू on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/XuhO54y729k Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-spe...
May 05, 2022•4 min
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 मुकुट on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/e-HaLl-E4So Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id12873...
May 02, 2022•4 min
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 demotiva...
Apr 28, 2022•27 min
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 Narrat...
Apr 25, 2022•26 min
Algu Chowdhry and Jumman Sheikh are different from each other in every way one can imagine. Yet both of them are best friends, helping out each other in every way they can. But their friendship is suddenly threatened by a situation neither thought they would find themselves in. Algu is chosen to deliver justice in a panchayat where Jumman is the wrong-doer. Will Algu forego the truth to save his friend? Or will his duty towards justice destroy their friendship? Written by Munshi Premchand , Illu...
Apr 21, 2022•31 min
Physicist E C George Sudarshan made one of the greatest scientific discoveries in the 20th century. It helped answer fascinating questions about atoms, the tiny particles that make up our universe. Written by Ananya Dasgupta , Illustrated by Siddhi Vartak , Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: E C George Sudarshan - The Man who Loved Physics on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/9Rl9ni8uEAg Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bo...
Apr 18, 2022•6 min
Know about the heritage Amulya Library of Bihar. Written by Pratham Resource Centre , Illustrated by Pratham Content Group , Published By Pratham Education Foundation Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: गोपाल नारायण पब्लिक लायब्ररी - भरतपुरा on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/6lgDG5f1zb0 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/booksthatspea...
Apr 14, 2022•6 min
Young Mumtaz has come from her village to Lucknow to learn new stitches for the chikankari that she and the other women in her village do. Thanks to her friend Munnu, Mumtaz learns even more than she had imagined! Jolly Rohtagi’s sensitive story is illustrated by Ram Soni through sanjhi, the art of paper cutting. Original story Mumtaz Embroiders Her Dreams by Dastkari Haat Samiti , Written by Jolly Rohatgi Illustrated by Ram Soni ,Translated by Sandhya Taksale for Pratham Books Narrated by Asawa...
Apr 11, 2022•20 min
When the rest of her class is napping, Mohana is busy watching an army of ants. When she grows up, she becomes an entomologist. Read about Rajmohana Keloth and her world of tiny insects. Written by Shweta Ganesh Kumar , Illustrated by Joanna Davala , Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: Rajmohana Keloth: The Bug Finder on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/iDRDxmjIbQk Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id128735...
Apr 07, 2022•6 min
Ammini misses school, and her brother Unni misses his aunt. Both of them miss playing in the park. But everyone has to stay indoors. Maybe they can go out for a walk today? Ammini hopes so. A day in the life of two children in a time of lockdowns and social distancing. Original story At Home by Pratham Books , Written by Shweta Ganesh Kumar , Illustrated by Annada Menon , Translated by Vasundhara Bahuguna Narrated by Asawari Doshi You can support Books That Speak by visiting http://support.books...
Apr 04, 2022•9 min
Chinar loves football. She wants to win the World Cup when she grows up. One day, when she asks Ma for a new pair of shoes, she hears the story of Kanu dadu, who played against the British barefoot—and won. Original story Barefoot Kanu Dadu by Pratham Books , Written by Ananya Dasgupta , Illustrated by Kalp Sanghvi and Upamanyu Bhattacharyya , Translated by Rajesh Khar Narrated by Asawari Doshi You can support Books That Speak by visiting http://support.booksthatspeak.com Source: नंगे पाँव वाले ...
Mar 31, 2022•9 min
Seema’s school will finally have a library. But they still need 40% more money to buy books. Join Seema and her classmates as they raise funds for the library and learn the concept of percentages. Original story A Library Story by Pratham Books , Written by Anitha Murthy , Illustrated by Dipanjan Dutta Chowdhury , Translated by Vibha Lohani Narrated by Asawari Doshi You can support Books That Speak by visiting http://support.booksthatspeak.com Source: नया पुस्तकालय on Storyweaver Story's Video :...
Mar 28, 2022•4 min
The Right Way School has only the right way of doing things and that’s how Mrs Gambhir teaches as well. Until one day a girl with wild hair and endless curiosity joins the school and stumps everyone with her questions, her merry voice, and her behaviour. What will happen next? Original story The Right Way School by Pratham Books , Written by Shabnam Minwalla , Illustrated by Fahad Faizal , Translated by Rupali Bhave Narrated by Asawari Doshi You can support Books That Speak by visiting http://su...
Mar 24, 2022•11 min
Zahra’s Dadima has an unusually large nose. It picks up scents that others cannot even imagine. Zahra wants a super nose too. Find out what happens when Dadima and Zahra take a deep sniff of attar and embark on an adventure to train for a super nose. Original story The Nose of all Noses by Pratham Books , Written by Meera Ganapathi , Illustrated by Nancy Raj , Translated by Swagata Sen Pillai Narrated by Asawari Doshi You can support Books That Speak by visiting http://support.booksthatspeak.com...
Mar 21, 2022•12 min
Story Title: The Secret World of Mehlli Gobhai: The Man Who Found Art Everywhere The murky waters of a winding stream, stark trees stripped of leaves, a crow messing up a canvas—Mehlli Gobhai saw art in all of this. Follow the journey of this inspiring painter and see how art is all around and can help you see the world anew. Written by Jerry Pinto , Illustrated by Kripa B , Paintings by Mehlli Gobhai , Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi You can support Books That Speak by visi...
Mar 17, 2022•14 min
“Watch people move in the magic photographs! A picture two miles long! Only three annas!” This is how a magician named Dadasaheb Phalke invited people in the street to come and watch his first film. Other actors in this amazing story about the genius of Dadasaheb Phalke, the Father of Indian Cinema, include a cook who played a woman and the first film editor in Indian cinema who happened to be a woman and his wife! If you are a fan of films, you are sure to be fascinated by this script of his li...
Mar 14, 2022•18 min
It’s Ramzan and Hakeem sahib has a case of the hiccups — so he can’t drink water to make it go away. What will hic-hic-hiccuping Hakeem sahib do, and can his patients help their beloved doctor? Original story Hakeem's Hiccups by Pratham Books , Written by Sadaf Siddique , Illustrated by Studio Babakiki , Translated by Smiti Gandhi Narrated by Asawari Doshi You can support Books That Speak by visiting http://support.booksthatspeak.com Source: हकीम की हिचकियाँ Story on Storyweaver Story's Video : ...
Mar 10, 2022•8 min
Paati and Appa are worried because of the failing rice crops. But Paati has an answer hidden in a wooden box, a secret more precious than gold. Savi and Selvan watch Paati unlock the power of indigenous seeds and knowledge in this book about farming. Written by Meenu Thomas , Illustrated by Kruttika Susarla , Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi You can support Books That Speak by visiting http://support.booksthatspeak.com Source: Paati's Gold Story on Storyweaver Story's Video :...
Mar 07, 2022•6 min
Champa loves to sing. But she can’t sing on stage. Will she be able to face the huge crowd on her school’s Annual Day? Original story Stage Fright by Pratham Books , Written by Yamini Vijayan , Illustrated by Somesh Kumar , Translated by Nandita Muni Narrated by Asawari Doshi You can support Books That Speak by visiting http://support.booksthatspeak.com Source: રંગમંચનો ડર Story on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/_svy3DU3oHY Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com...
Mar 03, 2022•6 min
Arzu loves the beach and is determined to restore it. But this is a big problem to solve! With the help of her friends and a little bit of maths, Arzu finds that all problems have their solutions. Original story The Big Beach Clean-Up by Pratham Books , Written by Chandini Chhabra , Illustrated by Asha Susan Alex , Translated by Pooja Bahanwal Narrated by Asawari Doshi You can support Books That Speak by visiting http://support.booksthatspeak.com Source: समुद्र तट का सफ़ाई अभियान Story on Storywe...
Feb 28, 2022•7 min
Asha is too small to do many things. But she is big enough to do some things. A story about how you are never too small to have big ideas. Original story Asha's Voice by Pratham Books , Written by Mathangi Subramanian , Illustrated by Saheb Ram Tudu , Translated by Rupali Bhave Narrated by Asawari Doshi You can support Books That Speak by visiting http://support.booksthatspeak.com Source: आशाचा आवाज Story on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/gMLlEMSHwEk Listen to the podcast: iTunes :...
Feb 24, 2022•8 min
Do you like cars, and dinosaurs, and reading about them? Do you have questions and ideas? Do you like to be read to? Or do you like to read alone in a quiet corner? Come in, welcome to our library! Published by Pratham Books , Written by Raviraj Shetty , Illustrated by Deepa Balsavar Narrated by Asawari Doshi You can support Books That Speak by visiting http://support.booksthatspeak.com Source: Our Library Story on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/4Bijzlgp10w Listen to the podcast: i...
Feb 22, 2022•4 min
Do you like cars, and dinosaurs, and reading about them? Do you have questions and ideas? Do you like to be read to? Or do you like to read alone in a quiet corner? Come in, welcome to our library! Original story Our Library by Pratham Books , Written by Raviraj Shetty , Illustrated by Deepa Balsavar , Translated by Suman Bajpai Narrated by Asawari Doshi You can support Books That Speak by visiting http://support.booksthatspeak.com Source: हमारा पुस्तकालय Story on Storyweaver Story's Video : htt...
Feb 21, 2022•5 min
Tessamma’s beloved buffalo is missing! No one knows what happened to her but constable Jincy is determined to find out. She goes all over the village, questioning people and looking for clues. Will Jincy be able to find Beauty the buffalo? The game is afoot in this mystery about a music-loving buffalo. Original story Beauty Is Missing by Pratham Books , Written and Illustrated by Priya Kuriyan , Translated by Prayag Shukla Narrated by Asawari Doshi You can support Books That Speak by visiting ht...
Feb 17, 2022•9 min
It is Kanchi’s birthday and she can’t go out to her favourite restaurant. Knowing that baingan bharta is all she has to look forward to, she is really upset. But her neighbours in Sunrise Society know that the best way to turn things around is with a feast! Original story The Birthday Menu by Pratham Books , Written by Meenu Thoma s, Illustrated by Aakanksha Mittra , Translated by Siddharth Kelkar Narrated by Asawari Doshi You can support Books That Speak by visiting http://support.booksthatspea...
Feb 14, 2022•8 min
It is Kanchi’s birthday and she can’t go out to her favourite restaurant. Knowing that baingan bharta is all she has to look forward to, she is really upset. But her neighbours in Sunrise Society know that the best way to turn things around is with a feast! Original story The Birthday Menu by Pratham Books , Written by Meenu Thoma s, Illustrated by Aakanksha Mittra , Translated by Nagraj Rao Narrated by Asawari Doshi You can support Books That Speak by visiting http://support.booksthatspeak.com ...
Feb 14, 2022•8 min
Childhood, hot summers and the narrow lanes of Jodhpur are uniquely connected to mouth-watering kulfi! How many kulfis should Bhanwari buy? Original story मुफ्त की कुल्फी by Pratham Books Written by Alankrita Amaya Illustrated by Alankrita Amaya Translated by Sherein Bansal Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/111783-a-kulfi-for-free Story's Video : https://youtu.be/4_al2JBd2tA You can support Books That Speak by visiting http://support....
Feb 10, 2022•3 min
Bani can float in her sleep and reach the most amazing amusing places. Would you like to float along? Original story Bani by Pratham Books Written by Herminder Ohri Illustrated by Taposhi Ghoshal Translated by Ritu Singh Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/426-baani Story's Video : https://youtu.be/3ZP1f_x1zFg You can support Books That Speak by visiting http://support.booksthatspeak.com Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts....
Aug 28, 2021•9 min
What is the real treasure that the parents can pass on to their children? Money, materialistic things or something else? Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's Video: https://youtu.be/4e-g31WAvVg 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:/...
Apr 14, 2021•5 min
