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Releasing the story on the International Literacy Day - 8th September!

Akku is having an awful day and it’s making her very, VERY angry. Read this book to find out how Akku's anger melts away, and get ideas on what to do when YOU are very, VERY angry. 

Story written and illustrated by Vinayak Varma. 

Translated into Hindi by Madhubala Joshi.

Published by Pratham books. 

Narrated by Asawari Doshi. 

Akku huee gussa (Angry Akku) on Storyweaver (https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/13861-akku-hui-guss)

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What was the period when the Dinosaurs were there on the Earth? What were different types of dinosaurs? How the dinosaurs were vanished?

Written by Ashutosh Upadhyay.

Narrated by Asawari Doshi.

Source of this story: arvindguptatoys.com

Story's video: https://youtu.be/HhKrFLaSDXQ

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Today Teachers Day! In reality, we should thank our teachers daily since we are today because of them. We meet so many teachers in our daily life - our elder family members, friends-colleagues, younger ones too :), our teachers from school-college, our different teachers who teach us sports, different arts, and the most important teacher - the experiences we have in our daily life.

We learn the most important virtue in life - Gratitude!

Apart from all these, I would like to thank some more people who have brighten our lives with their larger than life talent, hardwork and achievements. I won't puzzle you much.. 

Pu La Deshpande (a single word is not enough to describe this man's versatility and talent, but one thing for sure - my inspiration for Read-aloud stories),

Madhuri Purandare (Author and illustrator for childrens' books)

APJ Abdul Kalaam (The amazing journey of a small town simple boy to a great scientist, President of India and a very good human being), 

Sai Paranjape (Author, director - amazing marathi plays written by her for kids), 

Sandeep Khare (Poet, Narrator for kids' book GOTYA), 

And many more common people who have overcome hurdles with determination to achieve the greatest heights! 

Salute and respect to all those.. Happy Teachers' Day !   

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Traces the life of the black educator who rose from slavery to found Tuskegee Institute.

Original Story "Booker T. Washington" by Jan Gleiter, Kathleen Thompson.

Illustrated by Rick Whipple.

Translated into Marathi by Sushil Menson.

Narrated by Asawari Doshi.

Source of this story: arvindguptatoys.com

Story of the Video: https://youtu.be/Q-vWIlS49CA

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Today 29th August - National Sports Day! Re-playing the story as a small tribute Major Dhyan Chand Singh our Hockey maestro. 

The man who came to be called the Wizard of Hockey, Dhyan Chand, started playing hockey with a branch of a palm tree. What did he like to eat as a child? How did he prove Hitler wrong? Here is the story of a man who might just inspire you to pick up a hockey stick and play. 

Amazing story written by Dilip D'Souza, brilliantly illustrated by Mohit Suneja.

Published by Pratham Books. 

Narrated by Asawari Doshi. 

Dhyan Singh ‘Chand’: Hockey’s Magician on Storyweaver (https://storyweaver.org.in/stories/9909-dhyan-singh-chand-hockey-s-magician )

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A modern African Folktale about a boy named Nobiah who has to travel far to get a jar of water for his mother, sister, himself and their garden. The jar is heavy and Nobiah encounters three different animals who need a drink. Kind of heart Nobiah gives water to them, but comes home without enough water for the garden.

Original Story "Nobiah's Well: A Modern African Folk Tale" by Donna Guthrie.

Translated into Marathi by Sushil Menson.

Narrated by Asawari Doshi.

Source of this story: arvindguptatoys.com  

Story of the Video: https://youtu.be/oy3fn4t1Veo

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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.

Source of this story : http://www.arvindguptatoys.com/

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