Kathe Khajane - English

Writer: Candice Dingwall
Narrator: Anuradha R
Editor: Ramya R

It is a story about how a small ant uses his love for reading and creative thinking to solve a big problem in his colony. It teaches children the value of problem-solving, teamwork, and the power of knowledge.
 

Here are some ways to engage students using this story:
1. Have children tell about a time they helped someone.
2. Ask children to say how friends can help each other.
3. Let children play with blocks or toys to work together.

Writer:  Salil Chaturvedi
Narrator:  Shoa Khan, British Telecom
Editor: IT for Change

Meet Durva and Dhrubo and their wheelchair. Follow the adventures of these siblings as they have fun exploring parks, markets, and many other places.

Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 
1. Invite students to talk about their brothers, sisters or a friend and share any fun or naughty moments they have had together. 
2. Encourage students to describe activities they enjoy doing with their siblings or friend. 
3.Have students draw a picture of themselves playing with their  brothers, sisters or a friend.

Writer: Kanchan Bannerjee
Narrator: Shoa Khan, British Telecom
Editor: IT for change

Anu sometimes fights with her sister, but she also helps her learn new things. A story about two sisters who love each other.

Here are some ways to engage students using this story. 
1.Ask students if they have siblings/friend and if they are happy having them. 
2.Ask how they usually spend time with their siblings/friend. 
3. Have students write a short passage about their siblings/friend.

Writer: Krishnadip Sigdel
Narrator: Sunitha M S
Editor: Kalavathi C

It's her first day of school. Nima gets new shoes, a new bag, and a new pen, but she still doesn't feel happy. What could help Nima feel happy again?

Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 

2. Encourage students  to create a drawing of something special or fun from that day. 

Writer: Raviraj Shetty
Narrator: Rahul Chawda , British Telecom
Editor: IT for Change

Do you like cars, dinosaurs, and reading about them? Do you have questions and ideas? Do you enjoy being read to, or do you prefer reading alone in a quiet corner? Come in, and welcome to our library!

Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 
1. In groups or pairs, encourage students to write a story using their imagination about being stuck in a library overnight on an adventure. 
2. Ask students to make bookmarks in any style they like.

Writer: Somak Ghoshal
Narrator: Anjali Bhatia, British Telecom
Editor: IT for Change

Piku loves long summer afternoons and dislikes dark summer evenings. But his afternoons become gloomier when, all of a sudden, there is no one to read Piku a story. Will Piku’s books remain unread?

Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 
1.Ask the students to tell one of their favourite stories to the class.  
2.Invite  the students to share a memorable moment they have had with their mother or father.  
3. Have students speak about a time when they missed their mother or father.

Writer: Anjum Hasan
Narrator: Kiranmayi Chandra,British Telecom
Editor: IT for Change

Sitara’s family is going on a trip to see the grand Taj Mahal. But children who suck their thumbs are not allowed on trains! Poor Sitara. Will she miss out on the adventure just because she sucks her thumb?

Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 
1. Encourage students to recall  any incident from their childhood similar to the one in the story.  2.Ask them, “If you were in the parents’ place, how would you stop Sitara from sucking her thumb?”  3.Discuss with students “What is one habit you changed by yourself as you were growing up?

Writer: Department of School Education, Karnataka
Narrator: Sunitha M S
Editor: Santhosh K M

Subbanna, a talented toymaker, creates beautiful toys with great care. His honesty, kindness, and hard work lead him to a fulfilling and respected life.

Here are some ways to engage students using this story:
1. Have children talk about their favorite toy and why they like it.
2. Ask children to share ways to be kind and honest like Subbanna.
3. Let children make simple paper toys or shapes.

Writer: Tariq Manzoor
Narrator: Shruthi T C
Editor: Sunitha M S 

Writer: Anuradha R
Narrator: Anuradha R
Editor: Nagarjuna B N

The fat king chased his dog, who was running after a cat, and after days of running, the king became thin.

Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 
1.Let students  draw the king before and after he became thin. 
2.Have a talk about why running and playing help keep us healthy.  
3.Ask students to tell what they would do if their pet run away like the king’s dog.