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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

नाना शंकरशेट (Nana Shankarshet - Architect of Mumbai) - Marathi Stories for Kids - #balbharti

#marathigoshti #balbharti #marathistories #बालभारती #nanashankarshet #नाना शंकरशेट Nana Shankarshet - an Architect of Mumbai. Books That Speak pays tribute to him on his death Anniversary (31st July) through this story from Marathi Balbharti Std. 5 (1984 edition). Written by Ya. Di. Phadke. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Story's Video : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/HvqQSHzKOZo To receive updates about Online and Off...

Jul 31, 20249 min

मन के भोले भाले बादल (Naughty, yet Innocent Clouds) - Hindi Poem for kids - #rimzim

#hindikahaniya #rimzim #hindistories #रिमझिम #mankebholebhalebadal #मन के भोले भाले बादल #kids Fluffy, naughty, yet innocent clouds and their amusing movements. Enjoy all these from Poet's angle. Written by Kalpanath Singh. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Thank you Rimzim Std 4 Hindi Textbook. Story's Video : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/ByUl5YrOYTo ⁠⁠⁠ To receive updates about Online and Offline storytelling events from Books That Speak, join the whatsapp group: ⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/BuBaOlkD2UACc...

Jul 25, 20242 min

आजीने पाहिलेला चोर (My Grandma saw a Thief) - Marathi Stories for Kids - #Balbharti

#marathigoshti #balbharti #marathistories #बालभारती #aajinepahilelachor #आजीने पाहिलेला चोर When there is a home, there are different personalities. Everyone has their own peculiar nature, own style. And that creates an fun-filled environment. One day, a thief entered the house and then..... Let's enjoy what happens next in this story from Marathi Balbharti Std. 5 (1984 edition). Written by Vyankatesh Madgulkar. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production...

Jul 22, 20249 min

बारिश के पीछे (Chasing the Rain) - Hindi Stories for Kids - Pratham Books

#hindistories #prathambooks #storyweaver #monsoon #rain #watercycle #crop #farming #meteorologists #scientists Sometimes the monsoon arrives a little early. Sometimes, a little late. But climate change is making rainfall more and more difficult to predict, and even dangerous. Meet the meteorologists, physicists, farmers and other experts whose lives are dedicated to studying rainfall and its impact on our lands. Original story Chasing the Rain by Pratham Books Written by Mukta Patil Illustrated ...

Jun 28, 202411 min

पानी की आवाज़ें (The Sound of Water) - Hindi Stories for Kids - Pratham Books

#hindistories #prathambooks #storyweaver #monsoon #rain #watershortage #wildanimals Varsha and her Appa live near the forest. It has been a hot summer and Varsha is feeling the heat. One day she hears a strange noise and decides to investigate. Only she can hear the sound and wonders what it is. What will Varsha find and will Appa believe her? Original story The Sound of Water by Pratham Books Written by Shalini Srinivasan Illustrated by Debasmita Dasgupta Translated by Manohar Notani Narrated b...

Jun 10, 20249 min

गोष्ट अरुणिमाची (Arunima - Woman on top of the World) - Marathi stories for kids - Balbharti

#marathigoshti #balbharti #marathistories #arunimasinha Let's meet Arunima Sinha - the first woman amputee to climb Mt. Everest - through this story. Failure while achieving your aim should not dishearten you, but the weak aim itself is a problem. Written by Supriya Khot. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Story's Video : ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/CSyCqX6fCrY⁠ To receive updates about Online and Offline storytelling ev...

May 21, 202414 min

સંતોષનો પુરસ્કાર (Satisfaction - itself an award) - Gujarati stories for kids - Balbharti

#gujarativarta #balbharti #gujaratistories Satisfaction is itself a reward, says Kishorsinh J. Solanki in this story. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Story's Video : ⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/KCy5qPIqWG0 To receive updates about Online and Offline storytelling events from Books That Speak, join the whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BuBaOlkD2UACckOdYk4FDg ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to the podcast: iTunes : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

May 20, 20244 min

कर्ते सुधारक कर्वे (Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve) - Marathi Stories for Kids - Balbharti

#marathigoshti #balbharti #marathistories #dhondokeshavkarve Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve was an Indian Social Reformer who has worked as a pioneer in the field of Women's welfare. He was a recipient of Bharat Ratna in the year 1958. Let's know about this eminent personality, about his life and his ocean-deep social work. This is a chapter from Marathi Kumarbharti class 10 textbook. Written by Dr. Shirish Gopal Deshpande Narrated by Asawari Doshi Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Pr...

Apr 30, 202410 min

तिलाच का? मला का नाही? (It's Not Fair) - Marathi Stories for Kids - Pratham Books

#marathistories #kids #stage #drama #school Aisha and Maria are best friends. Until, one day, their classteacher praises Maria for her singing. Then Maria gets the part of a butterfly in a play, and Aisha does not. Aisha’s heart hurts so much that she thinks it could burst. A story about envy and the confusion that comes along with it. Original story It's Not Fair by Pratham Books, Written by Shabnam Minwalla, Illustrated by Princy Rawat, Translated by Sai Keskar Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story'...

Apr 12, 20247 min

“ए, हाऽड!!” नावाचा कुत्रा (A Dog Called Shoo) - Marathi Stories for Kids - Pratham Books

#marathistories #kids “Shoo!” says everyone who sees the little brown dog. She hears the word so often that she begins to think it’s her name. Until a boy taking a shortcut home decides to share his lunch with her... Original story A Dog Called Shoo by Pratham Books, Written by Kavitha Punniyamurthi, Illustrated by Sarthak Sinha, Translated by Faruk S. Kazi Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's Video : ⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/iwuBauJqqWo ⁠ Source: ⁠⁠ “ए, हाऽड!!” नावाचा कुत्रा ⁠⁠ on Storyweaver Listen to...

Mar 29, 20245 min

ઉંદરભાઈને આઁખોં આવી (Mouse has conjunctivitis) - Gujarati stories for kids -Balbharti

#gujarativarta #balbharti #gujaratistories A mouse is suffering from a conjunctivitis. Let's see what Dr. Rabbit suggests him, in this poem by Dr. I. K. Vijaliwala. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Story's Video : ⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/MntHWoG9JJ8 ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to the podcast: iTunes : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287357479⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Google Podcast : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/2JQ...

Mar 18, 20242 min

गोला गोला (Gola Gola) - Hindi Stories for Kids- Pratham Books

#hindistories #kids Everyone wants a different-coloured gola from the mela! If only there were an easier way for Mariyu to remember all of their choices? A story that introduces the concept of Venn diagrams Original story Gola Gola by Pratham Books, Written by Aithihya Ashok Kumar, Illustrated by Aithihya Ashok Kumar, Translated by Poonam S. Kudesia Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's Video : ⁠ https://youtu.be/slUtY8hPlBY Source: ⁠गोला गोला ⁠ on Storyweaver Listen to the podcast: iTunes : ⁠https:...

Mar 11, 20244 min

રાતની પ્રાર્થના & શેર ને માથે સવાશેર (Prayer by Child & Tit for Tat)

#gujarativarta #balbharti #gujaratistories A small kid is whispering his prayer to God.. Shhhhh... No one else should be able to hear the same. What is he saying in his prayer? Let's read this cute poem by Hemen Shah. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Fox and crow - a famous tale. But with a twist at end. Written by D B Rawal. Narrated by Asawari Doshi Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Story's Video : ⁠ https://youtu.be/00-kLyCVVv0 ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lis...

Mar 01, 20244 min

आश्वासक चित्र (A Ray of Hope) - Marathi Poems for kids - Balbharti

#marathigoshti #balbharti #marathistories Poetess has described the picture of Gender Equality and she is very much hopeful that this will be reality one day. Let's see in this poem from Marathi Kumarbharti class 10 textbook. Written by Neerja Narrated by Asawari Doshi Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Story's Video : https://youtu.be/ZHbsbwgDHNM ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to the podcast: iTunes : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-s...

Feb 27, 20243 min

नए तीर्थस्थान (New Age Pilgrimage) - Hindi Stories for kids - Balbharti

#hindikahaniyan #balbharti #hindistories Pilgrimage is important in our life. In this new era, there is a shift in pilgrimage destinations - scientific destinations ! Let's see in this chapter from Hindi Balbharti class 4 textbook. Narrated by Asawari Doshi Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Story's Video : ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/quk7AUcCvq8 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to the podcast: iTunes : ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id128...

Feb 05, 20246 min

आप्पांचे पत्र (A Letter from Aappa) - Marathi Stories for Kids - Balbharti

#marathigoshti #balbharti Aappa, a school peon, pennes down his emotions for standard 10 students, from the school he is working for. This is the chapter from the textbook Marathi Kumarbharti class 10. Written by Arvind Jagtap Narrated by Asawari Doshi Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Story's Video : ⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/TLyKf_8Duig ⁠⁠⁠ Listen to the podcast: iTunes : ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287357479⁠...

Jan 29, 202410 min

बीमार ना होने का दुख (So sad! Not getting sick)- Hindi Stories for kids - Balbharti

#hindikahaniyan #balbharti #hindistories There is a natural tendency of every human being - total try to grab attention from other. In this chapter ( a humorous satire ) from the textbook Hindi Balbharti class 8, person is trying to steal peoples' attention by falling sick. Brilliantly written by Latif Ghonghi Narrated by Asawari Doshi Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Story's Video : ⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/1Q56Pp0DwtM ⁠⁠⁠ Listen to the podc...

Jan 22, 20247 min

आजी : कुटुंबाचे आगळ (Grandma: The Preserver of the house) - Marathi Stories for the kids - Balbharti

#marathigoshti #balbharti Grandma, in this chapter from the textbook Marathi Kumarbharti class 10, is the Preserver of the house. She is the Man of the house! Written by Mahendra Kadam Narrated by Asawari Doshi Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Story's Video : ⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/wPgSEkx3vmo ⁠⁠ Listen to the podcast: iTunes : ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287357479⁠⁠ Google Podcast : ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/2JQq2Xo⁠⁠ ...

Jan 09, 202410 min

जय जय भारत देशा (Victory to India !) - Marathi Poem - Balbharti

The song which depicts patriotism and solidarity towards the country, our motherland.. Written by renowned Poet late Shri Mangesh Padgaonkar Narrated by Asawari Doshi Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Story's Video : ⁠ https://youtu.be/2-esd7XpeC8 ⁠ 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/bo...

Nov 18, 20233 min

घर (Home) - Marathi Stories for Kids - Pratham Books

Hasina and her family live happily in their rainy village. Until one day the tides turn, and Amma and young Hasina are swept away by fear. They join a river of escaping people. They become refugees in a new country, away from everything that is familiar. A story that explores the meaning of home. Original story Home by Pratham Books, Written by Fausto Aarya De Santis, Illustrated by Ogin Nayam, Translated by Mukund Taksale Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's Video : https://youtu.be/6mF9flMPtoo So...

Oct 17, 202310 min

दोगुनी लम्बी (Twice as Tall) - Hindi Stories for kids - Pratham Books

Muthulakshmi P. is growing very tall. Nobody can tell how tall she will be when she is all grown up. But what if her height doubled? And doubled over and over again? Original story Twice as Tall by Pratham Books, Written by Rakesh Khanna, Illustrated by Jemma Jose, Translated by Manohar Notani Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's Video : https://youtu.be/4xfw_pOyxbo Source: दोगुनी लम्बी on Storyweaver Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id128735747...

Oct 09, 20238 min

नानी भूल गई (Forgetful Dida) - Hindi Stories for Kids - Pratham Books

Dida has a forgetting illness. She almost went to the grocery store wearing just one sandal, instead of both, and she forgot the numbers between three and ten. What will Dida forget next? A tender story of memory told by a young girl about her grandmother. Original story Forgetful Dida by Pratham Books, Written by Himanjali Sankar, Illustrated by Aditi Anand, Translated by Sandhya Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's Video : https://youtu.be/VeDzbQpDKQo Source: नानी भूल गई on Storyweaver Listen to ...

Oct 05, 20236 min

कालीला नृत्य करायचं आहे (Kali wants to Dance) - Marathi Stories for Kids - Pratham Books

Articles/Videos about Kali by Aparna Karthikeyan: 1. https://ruralindiaonline.org/en/articles/kali-introduces-pari/ 2. https://ruralindiaonline.org/en/articles/kali-the-dancer-and-his-dreams-1/ 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. Original story Kali Wants to Dance by Pratham Books, Written by Aparna Karthikeyan, Illustrated by Somesh Kumar, Trans...

Sep 28, 202311 min

जावईबुवांची गोष्ट (A theatre tale) - Marathi Stories for Kids - Balbharti

Drama.. Theatre.. Audience.. Village.. It is the atmosphere to experience! This is a tale of drama performed in village and the fun & laughter riot during that, due to the "over-involvement" of son-in-law into the storyline of that drama. Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's Video : https://youtu.be/jHq085oBQjs Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id128735...

Sep 18, 20238 min

झूलन मामा (Jhoolan mama) - Hindi Stories for Kids - Balbharti

Many people we meet during different phases of our life. Some of the people leave fading impact on us, but some of the people leave a deep positive impact. Here comes Jhoolan Mama who spends time with neighbourhood children, give them practical - educational science experience. Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's Video : https://youtu.be/R5D1j4IQ9jo Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/...

Sep 15, 20237 min

Kavita (Poem) - Vasudev and Angat-Pangat (वासुदेव आणि अंगत-पंगत) - Balbharti

Poem - it is like a story unfolded in rhythm. Enjoy two short poems. Poem 1 - Vasudev Poem 2 - Angat Pangat by Kamla Pawar Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune and Kishor magazine. Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's Video : https://youtu.be/2w4aEA7UGuk 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/booksthat...

Sep 12, 20233 min

लवकर परत ये हं मीरा! (Come Back Soon, Mira) - Marathi Stories for Kids - Pratham Books

Mira is leaving for boarding school tomorrow. Arav will miss his older sister who is so much fun to be around. Can he make her some memories to take along? Original story Come Back Soon, Mira by Pratham Books, Written by Chatura Rao, Illustrated by Saumya Oberoi, Translated by Ashlesha Gore Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's Video : https://youtu.be/tsA1QQlGyJU Source: लवकर परत ये हं मीरा! on Storyweaver Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287...

Aug 31, 20236 min

गुस्सा (Anger) - Hindi Stories for Kids - Balbharti

Child Psychology and a mother's affection towards her child - this is what this story will depict. Author: Mamata Kalia Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production & Curriculum Research, Pune. Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's Video : https://youtu.be/umcyEne2ueo 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: https://...

Aug 22, 20239 min

लापता पानी का मामला (The case of the missing water) - Hindi Stories for Kids - Pratham Books

When the tank in Ranj’s village dries up, she sets out on a mission to find the missing water. Join Detective Ranj on the case. Original story The Case of the Missing Water by Pratham Books, Written by Shalini Srinivasan, Illustrated by Upamanyu Bhattacharyya, Translated by Pooja Bahanwal Narrated by Asawari Doshi Story's Video : https://youtu.be/c_h6OOemkd8 Source: लापता पानी का मामला on Storyweaver Listen to the podcast: iTunes : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-that-speak/id1287357...

Aug 10, 202311 min

Book Recommendation - Hanji Naji - Jugnoo Prakashan - Hindi Story book for kids

'Hanji Naji' Book Details: Publisher: Jugnoo Prakashan, an imprint of Ektara Trust Book Recommendation is narrated by Asawari Doshi Sources to buy this book: 'Hanji Naji' on Ektara India 'Hanji Naji' on Amazon 'Hanji Naji' on Rekhta Books Story's Video : https://youtu.be/AlLn5Fwg8R0 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: https:...

Aug 05, 20238 min
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