Books That Speak

What would you do if you had an invisibility cloak? For one, playing hide-and-seek would be great fun. But is anyone making invisibility cloaks? Or do they exist only in science fiction and fantasy stories? Arnav and Tanisha head to the library to find out. Let’s follow them quietly – they can’t see us, we are invisible in their world.

Original story Under the Invisibility Cloak by Pratham Books, Written by Varsha Joshi, Illustrated by Radhika Tipnis, Translated by Varsha Joshi

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

Source: अदृश्य करणारा अंगरखा on Storyweaver

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Vira has been looking after Tilli, and now it’s harvest time. Has Tilli grown into a healthy onion? When the time comes, will he be able to let go of Tilli? A heartwarming story about a boy and his onion plant, and how our food is grown.

Original story Vira and Tilli by Pratham Books, Written by Meenu Thomas, Illustrated by David Yambem, Translated by Mohammad Wasif

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

Source: वीरा और तिल्ली on Storyweaver

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Step into the streets and listen to the orchestra that’s made up of so many melodies, as vendors sell string hoppers and kolam powders as well as fish and coffee, while children snack on semiya ice and murukus. Listen carefully. Do you hear that sound?

Original story in Tamil by Pratham Books, Written by Veronica Angel, Illustrated by Ashok Rajagopalan, Translated by Sai Keskar

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

Source: रस्ता गातोय गाणं ! on Storyweaver

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Little Kesar loved to sing. She never imagined that when she grew up her voice would travel to distant galaxies. Read this book to find out about legendary singer Kesarbai Kerkar’s fascinating musical journey.

Original story A Song in Space: Kesarbai Kerkar by Pratham Books, Written by Neha Singh, Illustrated by Shubhshree Mathur, Translated by Neha Singh

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

Source: एक धुन अंतरिक्ष में on Storyweaver

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Archana is scared of the subway. Her Dadaji helps her confront her fears by turning them into something magical! A play about the wonderful relationship between a grandfather and his granddaughter and the magical power of imagination.

Original story I'm Not Scared by Pratham Books, Written by Timira Gupta, Illustrated by Aaryama Somayaji, Translated by Rupali Bhave

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

Source: छे, मी नाही घाबरत! on Storyweaver

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Read this sensitively woven story about two siblings and their community navigating the distress of COVID-19.

Written by The Think Equal Team, Illustrated by Shamim Ahmed, Published By Think Equal

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

Story's Video : https://youtu.be/iGZnllxPfv8

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There’s something special about every month of the year. Except the month in which I was born. When is your birthday? Do you like your birthday month?

Original story A Very Busy Year by Pratham Books, Written by Shabnam Minwalla, Illustrated by Upasana Mehndiratta, Translated by M. A. Sameer

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

Source: साल और उसके महीने on Storyweaver

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It is a delightful story from brilliant Sudha Murthy - story of a girl named Geeta, who is forgetful in nature. How does it end up in an highly embarrassing and learning experience for Geeta. A fun loving story which Damu narrates to all seven kids while walking down to market in scorching heat. 

Original story Five Spoons of Salt, Written by Sudha Murthy

Thanks to Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production Curriculum Research, Pune.

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

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A tiger researcher is out looking for tiger hair and poop as part of his study. He finds plenty of signs of the tiger, but where is the big cat? After all, there are so many ways to see a tiger without seeing a tiger.

Original story Tiger, Tiger, Where Are You? by Pratham Books, Written by Mujahid Khan, Illustrated by Manjari Chakravarti, Translated by Rupali Bhave

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

https://indiaalliance.org/news/tiger_inbreeding_research_uma_ramakrishnan

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Adil has a full hour to get ready and walk to school. But he is late every day! Where is he losing time? His friend Paro decides to help him account for every minute of the hour.

Original story Every Minute Counts by Pratham Books, Written by Shabnam Minwalla and Shabnam Minwalla, Illustrated by Shaheen Sheriff, Translated by Abhilasha Saksena

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

Hindi poem - Sushil Shukla

Story's Video : https://youtu.be/EaWUucSCz9s

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