A beautiful poem on the eve of India's 73rd independence day!

A poet wakes up to a wonderful dream, one that imagines a world without borders

Published by Pratham Books

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

The Dividing Lines on StoryWeaver (https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/147382-the-dividing-lines)

Original story लकीरें by Kapil Pandey ‘Kislay’

Illustrated by Abhishek Choudhury

Translated by Rajesh Khar

Video of this story: https://youtu.be/ARHM2q3IsJQ

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The story of Ahilyabai Holkar, a queen who ruled Malwa for 28 years. Read about this ruler who made history with her deeds.  Remembering her on her death anniversary - 13th August!

Published by Pratham Books. 

Narrated by Asawari Doshi. 

Ahilyabai Holkar story on Storyweaver 

Original story Ahilyabai Holkar by Sandhya Taksale. Translated into Marathi by Sandhya Taksale. Illustrated by Priyankar Gupta. 

Story's Video: https://youtu.be/4HT3opS6Luc

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During this monsoon season, our farmers are busy in paddy fields, sowing seeds. Let's keep them in mind in this story. 

Growing rice is hard work, and Junuka can’t do it all by herself. Who will help her?

Published by Pratham Books

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

Junuka and the Rice Rakshasas on StoryWeaver (https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/138924-junuka-aur-dhaan-vaale-raakshas)

Original story Junuka and the Rice Rakshasas by Preeti Hatibarua and Priyadarshini Gogoi.

Translated into Hindi by Anand Kumar Roy.

Illustrated by Viplov Singh

Video of this story: https://youtu.be/_32bNtCIYm8

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A slave runs away from his master and hides in the woods – then finds himself face to face with a limping lion…

Original story "Androcles And The Lion", adapted and illustrated by Paul Galdone.  Translated into Marathi by Susheel Menson.

Narrated by Asawari Doshi.

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

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Original story "The Seeds of Friendship" by Michael Foreman.

Translated into Marathi by Susheel Menson.

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Narrated by Asawari Doshi

How can Adam bring the green warmth of home to his new urban world? An inspiring fable from Michael Foreman about making friendship grow.

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On the occasion of Friendship Day!!

Original story "Long Live Friendship! A Humorous Play for Children" by Meera Dixit. 

Translated into Marathi by Meera Dixit.

Illustrated by Shailja Jain Chougule. 

Published By StoryWeaver. 

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

When Vikram falls sick, Yamraj thinks it's time to take him in. Vikram’s maddeningly stubborn friends think otherwise. The play takes a serious issue and presents it in a light-hearted vein. Children can easily and quickly stage and self-direct this hilarious play. Perfect for annual school days and neighbourhood events. 

Storyweaver link: https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/3876-dostee-zindaabaad

Story's Video: https://youtu.be/jJaU0bPSQAc

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Story Written by Praba Ram and Sheela Preuitt. 

Illustrated by Vidyun Sabhaney.  

Narrated by Asawari Doshi. 

Published by Pratham Books. 

This count-down book introduces readers to fascinating celestial objects, to space concepts and to the people involved in the various facets of astronomy. It may just inspire them to take a step towards a career in astronomy. Come, let us go space travelling! 

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Releasing this book recommendation on the death anniversary of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam - 27th July. 

Book Title: Navbhartache Shilpkar Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam 

Author: Shankar Karhade 

Published by Saket Prakashan, Aurangabad. 

Language: Marathi 

Video of this post: https://youtu.be/aljGvrSTrPE 

An amazing journey of a simple, ordinary boy from a small village of Rameswaram, to become a Scientist President of India. An inspiring biography of Bharat Ratna Dr Abdul Kalam in simple Marathi. The incidents from Dr Abdul Kalam's life depicted in small stories. 

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Rereleasing one of my favourite stories for our new audience.

Original story When I Grow Up by Priyadarshini Gogoi.

Illustrated by Tarique Aziz.

Published By Pratham Books.

Shikaari ka Cycle Abhiyaan on Storyweaver (https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/138964-shikaaree-ka-saikil-abhiyaan)

When Shikari finds his life come to a pause, he decides to go on a thrilling adventure - cycling all the way from Bangalore to Delhi to watch the Asian Games. Click, clack, he pedals away.

Original story Shikari's Cycling Adventure by Payoshni Saraf

Translated into Hindi by Purnesh Kumar Tripathi

Illustrated by Allen Shaw

Published by Pratham Books

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

Video of this story: https://youtu.be/Equl5r7loFA

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