Kathe Khajane - English

Writer: Crystal Warren
Narrator: Sampreeta SN
Editor: Roopa K R

Two birds set out on a journey to find the perfect nest. As they explore different places, they discover that the best nest is not just about looks, it's about feeling at home.

Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 

1.Ask the students to list the places the birds visited. 
2.Ask students to name places where they feel happy and safe. 
3.Let students make a nest with paper.

Writer: Mokuba Marto Mukuka
Narrator: Ashwini M
Editor: Santhosh K M

The story is about a child and her mother spending quality time together. They enjoy a fun-filled day of shopping, eating, and creating lasting memories.
 

Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 
1.Have students role play by pretending to go shopping and eat with their mother and father. 
2.Ask students to share a fun day they spent with their family. 
3.Let students make a card or a small gift for someone they love.

Writer: Chammi Iresha
Narrator: Sunitha M S
Editor: Ramya R

Kooru the porcupine asks her friend Gethum the spider to make a beautiful new year's dress for her. Gethum tries, but how can she dress an animal with such sharp spikes?

Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 

Writer: Giulia Origgi
Narrator: Mamatha H M
Editor: Hemavathi

Lily's passion is making her grow strong and determined, and also, let's listen to how her determination inspires others in the village.

Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 

Writer:  Alex Latimer , Gordon Latimer and Patrick Latimer
Narrator: Veena G
Editor: Lakshmi AL

Mother Vulture takes Little Vulture on his first flight. On their journey, they see a dying gemsbok. She shows her son that the end of one animal’s life is also the beginning of a new cycle for other creatures.

Here are some ways to engage students using this story:
1. Have children name animals that live in the wild.
2. Ask children to share what they think happens in nature when animals grow old.
3. Let children draw or build animals using clay or blocks.

Writer: Department of School Education, Karnataka
Narrator: Anuradha R
Editor: Deeksha R

Seven colours argued about who was best, but after painting the things on Earth, they wondered, “Let’s see what happens next!”

Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  
1. Ask students to name the seven colours and find them in things around the classroom.  
2. Let students draw a rainbow using all the colours. 
3. Invite students to share their favorite colour and what it reminds them of.  

Writer: Sampreeta SN
Narrator: Sampreeta SN
Editor: Lakshmi AL

A deer admired his beauty but felt ashamed of his thin legs. When a lion chased him, his legs helped him escape, and he felt proud of them.

Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 
1.Begin by talking about how the deer’s legs helped him in the end.  
2.Invite students  to share something they feel proud of about themselves.  
3.Encourage students to make a picture chart showing the deer feeling sad, running, and then feeling proud.

Writer: Department of School Education, Karnataka
Narrator: Mamatha H M
Editor: Bhageerathi C G

Gunda pulled his kite too hard, and it flew away and got stuck in a tree. Will Gunda help the kite now and become its friend?
 

Here are some ways to engage students using this story:
1.Ask students to write or draw what they think Gunda will do to help the kite and become its friend.

2.Let students share ideas on how they would rescue a kite stuck in a tree.

3.Give students a few short sentences from the story to read and talk about what Gunda did.

Writer:  Fred Strydom
Narrator: Rahul chawda, British Telecom
Editor: IT for Change

Read this story about a donkey is looking for someone who is just like it!

Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 
1.Invite students  to share what makes them unique and special.  
2.Ask students to find a friend who shares something in common with them and share what it is.  
3.Let students to talk about why the donkey wants a friend like itself and what makes it special.

Writer: Rohini Nilekani
Narrator: Shruthi T C
Editor: Shrurhi T C

Each of us has a wonderful body. But have you ever listened to what it tells you?

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.