Books That Speak

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By: Asawari Doshi

BooksThatSpeak is our effort to help our kids fall and stay in love with books and stories - even if it means that they are listening to the stories instead of reading them. Tune in for audio versions of children's stories in Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati and English.

कामचोर (Slacker) - Hindi Stories for Kids #ncert #basant #std8 #uttarakhand
Last Monday at 12:30 AM

#hindikahaniya #basant #hindistories #बसन्त #ncert #Kaamchor #कामचोर #kids #ismatchugtai #uttarakhandrajya

कामचोर - Std 8 - Basant part -3 Hindi textbook - NCERT- Uttarakhand

Written by Ismat Chugtai

Narrated by Asawari Doshi.

Thank you Basant Std 8 Hindi Textbook NCERT.

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लिओनार्दो दा विंची (Leaonardo Da Vinci) - Marathi Stories for Kids - #balbharti #artist #painter
05/02/2025

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2nd May - Death anniversary of one of the greatest painter, polymath in the world Leonardo Da Vinci !

Let's dive into his childhood. Whether it's an art or science, his effortless movement from one spectrum to another was amazing.

Thanks to Balbharti for the story.

Written by Achyut Godbole and Deepa Deshmukh

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

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बीज पेरले गेले (It has started) - Marathi Stories for Kids - #chanduborde #cricket #balbharti
05/01/2025

#booksthatspeak #balbharti #beejperlegele #बीज पेरले गेले #ithasstarted #cricket #chanduborde #batter #marathistories #kids #reading #books #std10 #aksharbharti Chandu Borde (international cricketer) has described his childhood in this chapter. It also describes how he developed liking towards this game of cricket. Thanks to Balbharti for the story.Written by Chandu BordeNarrated by Asawari Doshi

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पिकूची किमयागार आत्या (Piku and His Magical Pishi) - Marathi Stories for Kids #storyweaver #prathambooks
04/28/2025

#booksthatspeak #prathambooks #PikuandHisMagicalPishi #auntandnephew #पिकूचीकिमयागारआत्या #family #theatre #makeup #costume #stage #artist #aunty #books #kids #reading #library #storyweaver

Is Piku’s Pishi made up of magic? After all, Pishi can turn into different people. Piku discovers the world of theatre and finds himself making a few friends too!

Thanks to Storyweaver for the story.

Original story Piku and His Magical Pishi by Pratham Books

Written by Somak Ghoshal

Illustrated by Proiti Roy

Translated by Rupali Bhave

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

पिकूची किमयागार आत्या (Marathi), translated by Rupali Bhave, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2025) based on the original story Piku...


अनमोल साड़ी ( Precious Saree) - Hindi stories for kids #balbharti #std3 #anmolsaadi
04/24/2025

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How one woven saaree is valueable ?

Beautiful story from Balbharti textbook.

Thanks to Balbharti Std 3 (1969) for the story.

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

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साडी नेसला बाबा! (Baba in a Sari) - Marathi Stories for Kids #storyweaver #prathambooks
04/21/2025

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One afternoon, Moli and Baba decide to have some fun. Out comes a heap of saris, dazzling in a riot of colours and patterns, for their fashion show.

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Original story साड़ी में बाबा by Pratham Books

Written by Kavita Singh Kale

Illustrated by Kavita Singh Kale

Translated by Sai Keskar

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

साडी नेसला बाबा! (Marathi), translated by Sai Keskar, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2023) based on the original story साड़ी में बाबा (Hindi), written by Kavita Singh Kale, illustrate...


कोल्ह्याला झाला पश्चात्ताप (The Fox Regrets) - Marathi stories for kids #animalstories #marathigoshti #forestanimals
04/18/2025

#marathigoshti #marathistories #kids #jungle #forest #animals #friends #monkey #fox #thefoxregrets #कोल्ह्यालाझालापश्चात्ताप

Let's listen to the story of a fox, who wishes to change his cunning nature and wants to be friendly with other animals.

Written by Anjali Tai Inamdar

Narrated by Asawari Doshi.

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मैं स्त्री हूँ (She !) - Hindi poems #MainStreeHoon #hindipoetry
04/17/2025

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Poetess has reflected her true feelings in this poem.

Written by Smt. Mamta Paliwal

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

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नीलू की ज़ुबैदा (Nilu and Zubeida) - Hindi stories for kids #birds #storyweaver #prathambooks
04/16/2025

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It’s the last day of the mela. Nilu and Zubeida had plans to feast on jalebis, imarti and popcorn. But Nilu is nowhere to be seen. Did she really leave Zubi without saying goodbye?

Thanks to Storyweaver for the story.

Written by Asuma Noor

Illustrated by Asuma Noor

Published By Pratham Books

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

नीलू की ज़ुबैदा (Hindi), written by Asuma Noor, illustrated by Asuma Noor, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2024) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create and trans...


भारत के राइस मॅन दादाजी खोब्रागडे (Rice Man- Dadaji Khobragade) - Hindi stories for kids #agriculture #storyweaver #prathambooks
04/14/2025

#booksthatspeak #prathambooks #Indiariceman #dadajikhobragade #दादाजी खोब्रागडे #farming #fields #crop #rice #agriculture #seeds #village #books #kids #reading #library #storyweaver

When Dadaji Khobragade was a young boy, he heard Babasaheb Ambedkar give his call to action. The land became Dadaji’s school, teaching him patience, compassion and love. But above all, inspiring him to innovate and dream big.

Thanks to Storyweaver for the story.

Original story This Land Is My School: Dadaji Khobragade, the Rice Man of India by Pratham Books

Written by Yogesh Maitreya

Illustrated by Bhargavi Rudraraju

Translated by Mohammad Wasif

Narrated by Asawa...


ढोंगी सिंह (Imposter Lion) - Marathi stories for kids #animalstories #marathigoshti #forestanimals
04/11/2025

#marathigoshti #marathistories #kids #jungle #forest #animals #friends #lion #fox #imposterlion #ढोंगीसिंहEnjoy the cute story about an imposter lion from the jungle.

Written by Anjali Tai InamdarNarrated by Asawari Doshi.

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सुर्की और तिर्की (Surki and Tirki) - Hindi stories for kids #friends #storyweaver #prathambooks
04/01/2025

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Surki and Tirki are the best of friends. But when a new girl joins school, will it change their friendship?

Thanks to Storyweaver for the story.

Original story सुर्की आणि तिर्की by Pratham Books

Written by Madhuri Purandare

Illustrated by Madhuri Purandare

Translated by Shilpa Bhide

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

सुर्की और तिर्की (Hindi), translated by Shilpa Bhide, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2025) based on the original story सुर्की आणि तिर्की (Marathi), written by Madhuri Purandare, illustrated by Madhuri Purandare, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2025) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, creat...


चिक-चिक लड़की (Chik-Chik Girls) - Hindi Stories for Kids #family #storyweaver
03/22/2025

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Mona loves to complain. Sometimes about the tasty khichdi her Amma cooks and sometimes about Dada’s long legs. Meet the chik-chik girl and her family.

Thanks to Storyweaver for the story.

Original story Chik-chik Girl by Pratham Books

Written by Komilla Raote

Illustrated by Shubhshree Mathur

Translated by Parul Batra

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

चिक-चिक लड़की (Hindi), translated by Parul Batra, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2024) based on the original story Chik-chik Girl (English), written by Komilla Raot...


आलेपाक (Aalepak for Tatya) - Marathi stories for kids #aalepak #prathambooks #storyweaver
03/19/2025

#booksthatspeak #prathambooks #aalepak #आलेपाक #gingersugar #family #travel #packing #shopping #books #kids #reading #library #storyweaver

Chingi loves it when Shakil Tatya visits. This time around, they share a meal and shop at the local market, where Chingi finds a little gift for her uncle.

Thanks to Storyweaver for the story.

Written by Wasimbarry Maner

Illustrated by Siddhi Vartak

Published By Pratham Books

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

आलेपाक is written by Wasimbarry Maner. Pratham Books, 2024. Some right reserved. Released under CC by 4.0 License.

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सावित्रीबाई फुले (Savitribai Phule) - Marathi Story and Poem for kids #std3 #balbharti #savitriphule
03/10/2025

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Savitribai Phule - pioneer in Girl's education in Maharashtra - had a great struggle and had put a lot of efforts in educating girls.

The death anniversary of Savitribai Phule falls on 10th March. Small tribute from Books That Speak !

Thanks to Balbharti Std 3 (1981) for the story.

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

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मेरा घर (My Home) - Hindi stories for kids #myhome #prathambooks #storyweaver
03/08/2025

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Welcome to my Home!

It's not a story as such, but for the kids who are learning to read small small Hindi sentences, this book is perfect for them. Each page has one line and a beautiful illustration.

Thanks to Storyweaver for the story.

Written by Rukmini Banerji

Illustrated by Studio Babakiki

Published By Pratham Books

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

मेरा घर (Hindi), written by Rukmini Banerji, illustrated by Studio Babakiki, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2024) under a...


सुनहरे हिमालय के दर्शन (Beautiful Golden Himalaya) - Hindi stories for kids #SunahareHimalayaKeDarshan #std6 #balbharti
03/06/2025

#booksthatspeak #balbharti #SunahareHimalayaKeDarshan #BeautifulGoldenHimalaya #सुनहरे हिमालय के दर्शन #naturebeauty #sightseeing #hillstation #traveltourism #travalogue #himalaya #Kangchenjunga #darjiling #kids #reading #books #std6 #textbook

Summer vacations have started. It's time for family outing at hill station. Darjiling is one of the favourite place for sight seeing. Let's enjoy its tour.

Thanks to Balbharti for the story.

Written by Smt. Ranjana Ajay

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

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खरा नागरिक (True Citizen) - Marathi Stories for Kids #balbharti #std10 #खरा_नागरिक
02/25/2025

#booksthatspeak #balbharti #khara_nagrik #खरा_नागरिक #truecitizen #socialservice #helpingsociety #civics #moralvalues #marathistories #kids #reading #books #std10 #aksharbharti This story tells us about the knowledge we get from the subjects covered in the school. This knowledge should not only be bookish, but those values, we should be applying practically.Thanks to Balbharti for the story.Written by Suhas BartakkeNarrated by Asawari Doshi

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स्वच्छतेचे प्रसारक संत गाडगेबाबा( Sant Gadgebaba) - Marathi stories for kids #balbharti #std3 #santgadgebaba
02/23/2025

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Sant Gadgebaba used to believe that cleanliness is next to God. Hard work plays a very important in everyone's life.

The birth anniversary of this amazing personality - Sant GadgeMaharaj - falls on 23rd Feb. Small tribute from Books That Speak !

Thanks to Balbharti Std 3 (2022) for the story.

Written by Waman Chorghade

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

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स्टोरी चाचू (Story Chikkappa) - Hindi stories for kids #storyweaver #storytelling
02/21/2025

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Whether children or adults, everyone loves a good story. If we think about our life, we can think of it as a story too. Now, can you imagine a ‘land without stories?’ How would life be different if there were no stories? What would you miss the most? This story takes you through the journey of how the land without stories transformed into a land filled with story treasures.

Thanks to Storyweaver for the story.

Original story Story Chikkappa by Bachpan Manao, Badhte Jao

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घड़ी ने खोला राज़ (Secret revealed by Watch) - Hindi stories for kids #Ghadinekholaraaj #std6 #balbharti
02/19/2025

#booksthatspeak #balbharti #Ghadinekholaraaj #घड़ी ने खोला राज़ #secretrevealedbywatch #bravery #bravegirl #kidnapping #thieves #police #chase #detective #kids #reading #books #std6 #textbook

This story is about a hard-working, honest and brave girl.

Thanks to Balbharti for the story.

Written by Neelam Rakesh

Narrated by Asawari Doshi

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झाँसी की रानी (Rani of Jhansi) - Hindi poem for kids #jhansikirani #ranilaxmibai #std6 #balbharti
02/17/2025

#booksthatspeak #balbharti #JhansikiRani #झाँसी की रानी #RaniofJhansi #freedomstruggle #bravery #ranilaxmibai #Indiafreedomfight #hindikavita #hindikavitamotivational #kids #reading #books #std6 #textbookThis poem glorifies the bravery and sacrifice of life by Jhansi ki Rani Laxmibai during India's freedom struggle. Thanks to Balbharti for the story.Written by SubhadraKumari ChauhanNarrated by Asawari Doshi

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फुलदाणी झाली शहाणी (Flower Pot learns a lesson) - Marathi stories for kids #balbharti #kishor
02/16/2025

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Flower Pot looks beautiful and it feels very proud about its beauty.

But one day (rather one night) something happens and it changes the perspective of flower pot.

Listen to this cute, funny story where the household objects are talking to each other.


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Written by Reshma Barve

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रात्र काळी (The night is black) - Marathi stories for kids #kishor #balbharti #marathistories
02/13/2025

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Colour does not define whether a thing / a person is good or bad. It depends upon the usability.

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Written by Dr. Suman Bokil

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तबला नवाझ झाकीर हुसेन (Zakir Hussain) - Marathi Stories for Kids #balbharti #kishor #zakirhussain #wahustad
02/11/2025

#booksthatspeak #kishor #balbharti #zakirhussain #झाकीरहुसेन #tablamaestro #music #classical #allarkhan #indianclassical #instrument #tabla #marathistories #kids #reading #books #stories It's not only talent, but lot of hard work is needed to put. Then only we get to see Tabla Maestro like Zakir Hussain.

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Thanks to Kishor, Balbharti for the story.Written by Anil Pandurang ShindeNarrated by Asawari Doshi

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चुडीवाला (Bangle Seller) - Marathi Stories for Kids #balbharti #std10 #bangleseller
01/23/2025

#booksthatspeak #balbharti #chudiwala #चुडीवाला #bangleseller #helpingsociety #socialservice #dajisahebpatwardhan #tapovan #amaravati #leprosy #marathistories #kids #reading #books #std10 #aksharbharti This story is about Abdul, a bangleseller. He goes to Tapovan ( founded by Dr. Dajisaheb Patwardhan at Amaravati ) to give bangles to the girls and female leprosy patients. This shows the social responsibility and sensitivity of Abdul.

Thanks to Balbharti for the story. Written by Jayashree Ruikar Narrated by Asawari Doshi

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शाल (Shawl) - Marathi Stories for kids - #aksharbharti #balbharti #std 10
01/20/2025

#booksthatspeak #balbharti #shaal #शाल #shawl #winter #rgjadhav #generosity #felicitation #programme #function #marathistories #kids #reading #books #std10 #aksharbharti An example of Generosity from this chapter, is an epitome of human sensitivity. We have some emotional connection with the objects, we have in our life. Thanks to Balbharti for the story. Written by R. G. Jadhav Narrated by Asawari Doshi Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/booksthatspeak/

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गोवा : जैसा मैंने देखा (Goa : As I see) - Hindi Stories for Kids - #Goa #balbharti #std10
01/18/2025

#booksthatspeak #balbharti #Goa:Jaisa Maine Dekha #गोवा : जैसा मैंने देखा #Goa #beaches #vinaysharma #church #hindistories #kids #reading #books #std10 #lokbharti Simple and compact travelogue of Goa from the author's viewpoint takes us on a Goa tour. Author has described about vibrant beaches, life style of Goan people, festivals celebrated and so on. Not to miss this chapter if you like to visit Goa. Thanks to Balbharti for the story. Written by Vinay Sharma Narrated by Asawari Doshi

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कुलूप (Lock) - Marathi Stories for Kids - #shreekrukolhatkar #kolhatkar #balbharti
01/16/2025

#booksthatspeak #balbharti #Kuloop #कुलूप #lock #lockandkey #shrikrukolhatkar #family #marathistories #kids #reading #books #std10 #aksharbharti Bandunana, the main character of the story is fascinated with different kind of Locks. And this obsession of Bandunana regarding Lock creates many humorous incidents.

Beautiful chirpy writing style of author Shreepad Krushna Kolhatkar (even though the story is written in old times) succeeds to bring a smile on our face. Thanks to Balbharti for the story. Written by Shreepad Krushna Kolhatkar Narrated by Asawari Doshi

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उपास (Fasting) - Marathi Stories for Kids - #puladeshpande #balbharti
01/13/2025

#booksthatspeak #balbharti #Upaas #उपास #fasting #chawlsystem #puladeshpande #neighbours #marathistories #kids #reading #books #std10 #aksharbharti This story revolves around the difference between the resolution and the implementation of that resolution by middle class people. How the person with resolution falls into laughable situation.

Pu La Deshpande has described this in his epic humorous style. Thanks to Balbharti for the story. Written by Pu La Deshpande Narrated by Asawari Doshi

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लक्ष्मी (Lakshmi) - Hindi Stories for Kids - #balbharti
01/09/2025

#booksthatspeak #balbharti #Lakshmi #लक्ष्मी #cow #goshala #gurubachansingh #animallove #hindistories #kids #reading #books #std10 #lokbharti It is a beautiful relation between humans and their pets. Even though animals get old, still we should show humanity, compassion, care for them. Thanks to Balbharti for the story. Written by GuruBachan Singh Narrated by Asawari Doshi

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श्रवणकुमार (ShravanKumar) - Hindi Stories for Kids - #balbharti
01/06/2025

#booksthatspeak #balbharti #shravankumar #श्रवणकुमार #rajadasharath #parents #son #hindistories #kids #reading #books Shravan Kumar takes immense good care of his visually impaired parents. They have become old now, and they wish to go for pilgrimage.

Was Shravankumar successful in fulfilling their wish? Thanks to Balbharti for the story. Narrated by Asawari Doshi

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बूढ़ी काकी (The Old Aunty) - Hindi Stories for Kids - #balbharti
01/05/2025

#booksthatspeak #balbharti #boodhikaki #बूढ़ी काकी #oldaunty #wedding #munshipremchandkikahaniya #munshipremchandstories #munshipremchand #familyfunctions #feast #hindistories #kids #reading #books #std10 #lokbharti This marvellous piece of story by genius Munshi Premchand: - shows the psychological analysis of elderly people at home - and how we should have a respect for them Let's listen to this satire. Thanks to Balbharti for the story. Written by Munshi Premchand Narrated by Asawari Doshi

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कोरी पंडिताई (Mere Bookish Wisdom) - Hindi Stories for Kids - #balbharti
01/05/2025

#booksthatspeak #balbharti #koripanditai #कोरी पंडिताई #scholar #boatman #hindistories #kids #reading #books Will only bookish knowledge be helpful in life? Does practical experience play any important role? Let's listen to this humorous story from our childhood. Thanks to Balbharti for the story. Narrated by Asawari Doshi


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चेतक की आत्मकथा (Life Story of Chetak) - Hindi Stories for Kids - #balbharti
01/05/2025

#booksthatspeak #balbharti #chetakkiatmakatha #चेतक की आत्मकथा #ranapratap #haldighati #hindistories #kids #reading #books Loyal and brave horse of Rana Pratap - Chetak - tells us the story of his life. Let's give a salute to Chetak for his heroic deed. Thanks to Balbharti for the story. Narrated by Asawari Doshi


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पेड़ का सहारा (Tree is the Saviour) - Hindi Stories for Kids - #balbharti
01/05/2025

#hindikahaniya #balbharti #hindistories #pedkasahara #पेड़ का सहारा #kids #trees #wood #books #booksthatspeak #environment Should we plant only those trees that give us flowers and fruits? Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Thank you Balbharti.

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बीज़ (Beej) - Hindi stories for kids - #balbharti
01/05/2025

#hindikahaniya #balbharti #hindistories #beej #बीज़ #kids #seeds #sprouts #tree #books #booksthatspeak Animals are looking for a small seed. But where is that now? Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Thank you Balbharti.

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तोसिया का सपना (Tosiya's dream) - Hindi stories for kids - #balbharti
01/05/2025

#hindikahaniya #balbharti #hindistories #tosiyakasapna #तोसिया का सपना #kids #colorsforkids #colors #books #booksthatspeak Tosiya is wondering why she sees everything in white color. Where are the colors gone? Find out in this story. Narrated by Asawari Doshi. Thank you Balbharti.


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मूषक विद्यालय (School of Mouse) - Marathi stories for kids
01/05/2025

#marathigoshti #marathistories #kids #jungle #forest #animals #mouse #cats #school

What will happen when a school teacher is a cat for the class full of mouse students? Written by Anjali Tai Inamdar Narrated by Asawari Doshi.

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एकमेका साहाय्य करू (Let’s help each other) - Marathi stories for kids
11/13/2024

#marathigoshti #marathistories #kids #jungle #forest #animals #friends

Enjoy the cute story about jungle, animals and friendship among them. Written by Anjali Tai Inamdar Narrated by Asawari Doshi.

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