Nanammal and Kamalathal love to travel. They need to catch a train to get to Goa. Explore different modes of transport with the two friends and find out if they make it in time to the station. Original story Nanammal and Kamalathal Travel by Road by Pratham Books , Written by Menaka Raman , Illustrated by Sushant Ahire , Translated by Rajesh Khar Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: नाणम्माल और कमलाताल की सड़क यात्रा on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/PBpUfYEP_Bs Listen to the podcast:...
Nov 18, 2022•4 min
Avi loves cooking day, and helping everyone in the family. Join in as Avi explores the kitchen in this book about noticing and recognising patterns. Original story Chop Chop Sizzle by Pratham Books , Written by Sanjana Kapur , Illustrated by Debasmita Dasgupta , Translated by kavita kushawaha Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: रसोईघर में पैटर्न on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/s2_Laf9bIX4 Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id12873...
Nov 03, 2022•4 min
How was the Shahenshahi Tunnel built? To know its secret, you have to read this story! Written by Ishtiaq Ahmad , Illustrated by Neerad , Published By Pratham Education Foundation Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: शहंशाही सुरंग on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/nT_ItlBo4qI 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/booksthatspeak Twitter: ht...
Oct 27, 2022•5 min
It is Priya Bua’s baby’s first birthday and Tara watches as each person asks Dada for coffee, tea and other things. Tara finds a smart way to help him. Original story What Would You Like to Drink? by Pratham Books , Written by Anand Janardhan , Illustrated by Ayesha Punjabi , Translated by Dr Amardeep Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: आप क्या पिएँगे? on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/rgK4ZzpvPnE Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/...
Oct 20, 2022•4 min
You must have seen kolams on doorsteps at home and even in school, but have you ever seen a kolam in the sky? Read on to find out how Susheela made that! Original story Susheela's Kolams by Pratham Books , Written by Sridala Swami , Illustrated by Priya Kuriyan , Translated by Varsha Gajendragadkar Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: सुशीलाच्या रांगोळ्या on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/EeMcWNpEzoA Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-spea...
Oct 10, 2022•3 min
A drone flies. It takes photographs, saves wildlife and can rescue people during an earthquake. Would you like to meet a drone? Original story Tell Me, What is a Drone? by Pratham Books , Written by Shabnam Minwalla , Illustrated by Ruchi Bakshi , Translated by Rishi Mathur Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: आखिर ड्रोन है क्या ? on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/itPU6TlFJL0 Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287357479 Google Pod...
Oct 03, 2022•4 min•Ep. 365
Mira and Mihir have a box full of laddoos. Just when they want to eat… DING DONG! Oh, a guest. They have twelve laddoos. How many laddoos do they each get? Original story It's a Laddoo Party! by Pratham Books , Written by Srividhya Venkat , Illustrated by Ashika Singh , Translated by Siddharth Kelkar Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: लाडू पार्टी on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/jZ4tqE_XR6o Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id128...
Sep 22, 2022•7 min
Avi enjoys plant day, music day and paint day, and being busy throughout the week. Join in as Avi potters about the house, in this book about noticing and recognising patterns. Original story Paint Day, Plant Day by Pratham Books , Written by Sanjana Kapur , Illustrated by Debasmita Dasgupta , Translated by Vartul Adishesh Dhaundiyal Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: अवि आज क्या करेगा? on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/7m0z7VwHetc Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.ap...
Sep 17, 2022•6 min
Thieves who went to Chanakya's place, came back empty handed.. Written by Pratham Resource Centre , Illustrated by Pratham Content Group , Published By Pratham Education Foundation Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: नीयत बदल गई on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/eMpTU5kRRUQ 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/booksthatspeak Twitter: htt...
Sep 08, 2022•4 min
Aman loves his red T-shirt, because it is so bright and so soft. His Ma hates it, because it is old and has holes in it. She wants to throw it away. He wants to keep it. What is Aman going to do? Original story My Red T-shirt by Pratham Books , Written by Rohini Nilekani , Illustrated by Megha Vishwanath , मेरी लाल टी-शर्टTranslated by Sandhya Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: मेरी लाल टी-शर्ट on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/MySZN2P7bK8 Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://pod...
Sep 01, 2022•5 min
Sukhiya Kaka was a famous singer. He met Dinoo who turned out to be his biggest fan. Together they made quite a pair! Written by Manisha Chaudhry and Mala Kumar , Illustrated by Rajiv Eipe , Published By Pratham Books Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: बारिश में क्या गाएँ? on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/wGP18Hatkp4 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...
Aug 29, 2022•4 min
Her father's pen calls out to Kasni. Should she, or should she not pick it up? After she uses it, she finds an angry father and an angry parrot. A tale with charming colours to make any child happy! Original story ٹوٹی چونچ والا طوطا by Pratham Books , Written by Shahid Anwar , Illustrated by Shailja Jain Chougule , Translated by Varsha Gajendragadkar Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: तुटक्या चोचीचा पोपट on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/KyGKIKoeTno Listen to the podcast: iTunes : ...
Aug 25, 2022•15 min
Imagine all the stories rivers could tell us about the past, present and future! Rivers were there when humans wanted to grow food. They were there when humans started to build cities. They are still here, providing water, food and livelihoods. But they are also being treated like rubbish bins. Rivers know how to take care of us, but if we want a future with them, maybe it is time for humans to take care of our precious water bodies. Original story The Time-Travelling River by Pratham Books , Wr...
Aug 22, 2022•11 min
A mouse tries to carry a big bun home. Then he learns that it does not always pay to be greedy. Original story The Greedy Mouse by Pratham Books , Written by Herminder Ohri , Illustrated by Herminder Ohri , Translated by Manisha Chaudhry Narrated by Asawari Doshi Source: लालची चूहे जी on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/EC8bnBJ9cmo Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287357479 Google Podcast : http://bit.ly/2JQq2Xo Watch Videos: Y...
Aug 18, 2022•4 min
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 third story from this garland. Shaana is travelling the length and breadth of the country with her parents, exploring the many landscapes and peoplescapes of India. She documents her travels in letters that she writes to her friends back at school. A book that explores directions. Original story North, South, East, West by Pratham Books , Written by C G Salamander , I...
Aug 15, 2022•14 min
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 ca...
Aug 15, 2022•6 min
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 भारतियार on Storyweaver Story's Video : ...
Aug 15, 2022•3 min
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 Aspirations on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/_wUeR8R5MK8 Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287357479 Goog...
Aug 11, 2022•6 min
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 मतदान on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/NzqWikYMo6w Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id128735747...
Aug 08, 2022•10 min
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 जंगल on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be...
Aug 04, 2022•4 min
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 W...
Aug 01, 2022•5 min
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 तलाश on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/k8p2ceUxux8 Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.co...
Jul 30, 2022•11 min
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 मीना on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/p7hqJB-FE3o Listen to the podcast:...
Jul 25, 2022•6 min
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 रहस्य on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/6xV0teBQCUc Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us...
Jul 21, 2022•14 min
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 Trouble on 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: https://www.youtube.com/booksthatspeak ...
May 30, 2022•4 min
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 कॉपी on 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: YouTub...
May 26, 2022•3 min
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 प्रियाने on 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 : http:/...
May 23, 2022•5 min
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 घेरा on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/rr8oOiAgIEk Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.c...
May 19, 2022•5 min
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 શોધ on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/TOFClwkzJWY Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/...
May 16, 2022•4 min
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 Wheeeeelchair on Storyweaver Story's Video : https://youtu.be/SRkl9AHpqMw Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287357479 Google ...
May 12, 2022•3 min
