Story Time (English)

Masha's Awful Pillow is a Russian folktale. The narrative follows a little girl named Masha who finds sleeping to be dull and boring. Tired of being in her awful bed with her awful pillow and awful blanket, she sets out on an adventure. Listen to the story to know more! You may read this story on www.arvindguptatoys.com

Surki and Tirki are the best of friends. But when a new girl joins school, will it change their friendship?This story: Surki and Tirki is translated by Anushka Ravishankar . The © for this translation lies with Pratham Books, 2025. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Based on Original story: 'सुर्की आणि तिर्की', by Madhuri Purandare . © Pratham Books , 2025. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.'Surki and Tirki' has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books. The development of this book has been supported by ‘Parag, an initiative of Tata Trusts’. www.prathambooks.org.

It's Minu's first day of school. She wants to get dressed in her uniform for school but everyone is too busy to help her! Can Minu get dressed all by herself?Story Attribution:This story: Nin Wants to Get Dressed is translated by Alisha Berger . The © for this translation lies with Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Based on Original story: 'ນິນຮຽນນຸ່ງເຄື່ອງ', by Bounhome Khensonema . © Room to Read , 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Other Credits:This story 'Nin Dresses Up For School!' has been published on StoryWeaver by Room to Read.Images Attributions:Cover page: A girl tries to wear a shirt, by Aphisith Souphavongtay © Room to Read, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.

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 an adventure just because she sucks her thumb?Story Attribution:This story: Sitara Grows Up is written by Anjum Hasan . © Pratham Books , 2018. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Other Credits:'Sitara Grows Up' has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books. www.prathambooks.org. Guest Editor: Yamini VijayanImages Attributions:Cover page: Girl looking dreamy, by Kaveri Gopalakrishnan © Pratham Books, 2018. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. 

Join Dadu and Muznah on their cloud-watching expedition, and dive into the ocean to learn about blue whales.Story Attribution:This story: Whale in the Sky is written by Siddharth Chakravarty . © Pratham Books , 2018. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Other Credits:This book was first published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books. The development of this book has been supported by Oracle. Guest Editor: Bijal VachharajaniImages Attributions:Cover page: Girl looking at the sky, by Kaveri Gopalakrishnan © Pratham Books, 2018. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. 

How did humans learn to farm? How did they learn to grow so many different types of crops? Do you know? The Munda people believe that we know the answers to these questions. Story Attribution:This story: What should Soma sow? is translated by Giteshwari Gujar . The © for this translation lies with Giteshwari Gujar, 2020. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Derived from: 'सोमानं काय बरं पेरावं?', by Sandhya Taksale . © Pratham Books , 2014. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Based on Original story: 'ସୋମାଗାଃ ସିଯୁଃ ଚାଲୁ / ସୋମାର ଚାଷ', by Munda Writers' Group . © Pratham Books , 2014. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. This story may have intermediate versions between the root and parent story. To see all versions, please visit the links.Images Attributions:Cover page: Man with a basket of seeds on a red background, by Sugrib Kumar Juanga © Pratham Books, 2014. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.

Sam can’t wait for supper. What’s in the pot? Wait and see.Story Attribution:This story: What's in the Pot? is written by Crystal Warren . © Book Dash , 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Other Credits:This story 'What's in the Pot?' has been published by Book Dash on StoryWeaver.Images Attributions:Cover page: Ingredients, by Hayley Alonzo © Book Dash, 2016. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. 

When Toto spotted Gogo's empty cage, he knew he was in trouble. Would you like to help Toto find Gogo?This story: Where is Gogo? is translated by Mala Kumar, Manisha Chaudhry . The © for this translation lies with Pratham Books, 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Based on Original story: 'कहाँ गया गोगो?', by Mala Kumar, Manisha Chaudhry . © Pratham Books , 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Other Credits:'Where is Gogo?' has been inspired by an entry to the #6FrameStoryChallenge, an illustration campaign conducted by Pratham Books. The illustrations in this book were created by one of the judges of the #6FrameStoryChallenge contest.Images Attributions:Cover page: Puzzled boy and dog, by Soumya Menon © Pratham Books, 2015. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. 

How is the forest so clean? Find out how nothing goes to waste in the jungle.This story: Who Ate All That Up? is written by Sejal Mehta . © Pratham Books, 2017. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Other Credits:'Who Ate All That Up?' has been published on StoryWeaver by Pratham Books. www.prathambooks.orgImages Attributions:Cover page: Animal Skeleton in a Forest, by Rohan Chakravarty © Pratham Books, 2017. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. 

Anuj loves to play on swings. But there are none nearby. His sister has an idea though…This story: Jolly Swing! is translated by Anitha Selvanathan . The © for this translation lies with Anitha Selvanathan, 2020. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Based on Original story: 'झूला', by Akshay Dixit . © Pratham Education Foundation , 2020. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.

Zeba is going to write her first letter. To whom is she writing her first letter? Listen to the story to find out.This story: Zeba's First Letter is translated by Kratika Pande, Nancy Siddhant Dogra . The © for this translation lies with Pratham Education Foundation, 2020. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Based on Original story: 'पहली चिट्ठी', by Shahid Anwar . © Pratham Education Foundation , 2020. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 

Shamu has a problem that many of us have every morning. He just can't wake up on time! A little friend helps him. Would you like to find out how?This story: Bheema, the Sleepyhead is translated by Rajesh Khar . The © for this translation lies with Pratham Books, 2012. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.Based on Original story: 'भीमा गधा', by Kiran Kasturia . © Pratham Books , 2012. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.

Sona’s father made her a lovely toy. Read this charming story about how they helped each other. Smart Sona (English) is translated by Ritu Singh, based on the original story: सोना सयानी (Hindi), written by Vinita Krishna, illustrated by Suvidha Mistry, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in.

We all know trees are our friends. But can friends be trees too? Just like the fruits in Ammoomma’s trees, friends can be sweet, sour, or both! My Tree-Friend (English), written by Shreekumar Varma, illustrated by Rae Zachariah, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in.

Rose and Rocky hate insects because they bite and sting. What makes them change their mind? Join Rose and Rocky in their adventures in this fun book about insects. Rose and Rocky's War On Insects (English), written by Annie Besant, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in.

He’s quite good at climbing. He knows how to swing. But sleeping’s his favorite, favorite thing! Sleepy Mr. Sloth (English), written by Paul Kennedy, illustrated by Graham Paterson and Nick Mulgrew, and published by Book Dash (© Book Dash, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in.

A drone flies. It takes photographs, saves wildlife, and can rescue people during an earthquake. Would you like to meet a drone? Tell Me, What is a Drone? (English), written by Shabnam Minwalla, illustrated by Ruchi Bakshi, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in.

A boy wants to read a book to someone, but everybody is so busy! I Like to Read (English), written by Letta Machoga, illustrated by Wiehan de Jager, and published by African Storybook Initiative (© African Storybook Initiative, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.africanstorybook.org.

Meenu's smart winter uniforms are out, and the air is filled with the aroma of roasted nuts. Not to forget a cloud of mist in front of her mouth while she speaks! Let us find out what is happening this winter. Hot Tea and Warm Rugs (English), written by Mala Kumar and Manisha Chaudhry, illustrated by Priya Kuriyan and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in.

A tiny ant finds a big green mung bean. She wants to carry it home. There are many problems on the way! Will she be able to do it? Follow this ant to find out. The Ant and the Green Mung Bean (English) is translated by Aditi Sarawagi, based on the original story: दाल का दाना (Hindi), written by Sarvendra Vikram, illustrated by Shubhshree Mathur and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in.

The little boy in this story wants to do something now, but all his elders say NOT NOW! Do you get angry when someone says that to you? "Not Now, Not Now! (English)", written by Rohini Nilekani, illustrated by Ruchi Shah, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in.

It’s late at night, and Reena is lying in bed. Suddenly, she hears a strange noise coming from somewhere in the house… "What's That Sound? (English)" is translated by Zubin Miller, based on the original story: "डर (Hindi)," written by Deepti Tiwari, illustrated by Mitrarun Halder, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in.

One day, Maloo had to get some potatoes from his grandmother's kitchen garden, but he could not find any. Then, Kaloo helps him uncover the hidden potatoes. "Aaloo-Maaloo-Kaaloo (English)" is translated by Ritu Singh, based on the original story: "आलू-मालू-कालू (Hindi)", written by Vinita Krishna, illustrated by Suvidha Mistry, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in.

While Bongie’s family is planting maize in the field, she plants a seed of her own. Bongie takes care of the seed everyday – watering it, making sure it has sunlight, protecting from birds and weeds, and even reading to it. Do you think the seed will grow for Bongie? An A-maize-ing Story(English) is translated by Alisha Berger, based on the original story: Vụ mùa của Bông(Vietnamese), written by Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Bích, illustrated by Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Bích, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Ijas receives a letter from his best friend, Vikram. He can't wait to read it! But when he opens the letter, he is in for a surprise. The Magic Letter (English), written by Aaquib Jaleel, illustrated by Shreya Sen, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Lalita, the pet pig of Mini Singh, clicks her heels and runs away! And lands right into an adventure where she meets unfriendly donkeys, big buffaloes, and snarly dogs. But nothing can stop her from having fun. After all, isn’t that what adventures are all about? The Runaway Pig (English), written by Rohit Kulkarni, illustrated by Priya Kuriyan, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Once there was a big village. In the village, there was a school where a game was being played. Everyone joined in except Mimi. How will Didi get her to join the fun? Dumroo (English), written by Rukmini Banerji, illustrated by Zaheer Merchant, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Tara and Ravi go to the market to buy fruits and vegetables. But each time, one fruit gets squashed! The concept of sorting is introduced through heavy and light objects. Who Made the Tomato Chutney? (English), written by Kavitha Mandana, illustrated by Priya Kuriyan, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Sam wants his Christmas present now! But it is hidden in a secret place. Would you like to find out what Sam did? Sam's Christmas Present (English), written by Annie Besant, illustrated by Alicia Souza, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Amma comes to the rescue when Mini and Tara’s home is flooded because of a broken pipe in the bathroom. What’s in Amma’s toolkit? Amma's Toolkit (English), written by Nandini Nayar, illustrated by Ashwini Hiremath, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

It's her first day of school. Nima gets new shoes, a new bag, and a new pen, but she still does not feel happy. What could help Nima feel happy again? Nima's First Day of School (English) is translated by Alisha Berger, based on the original story: 'निमा खुसी छैनन्‌'(Nepali), written by Krishnadip Sigdel, illustrated by Shanta Hitang, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

A mouse enters the house. And there is utter chaos. Here is an action-packed adventure for little ones. 'Mouse in the House'(English), written by Sowmya Rajendran, illustrated by Tanaya Vyas, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Describes the uses and importance of soil. The Soil (English) is translated by Shannon David, based on the original story: 'Mato'(Nepali), written by Prabhat Sapkota, illustrated by Yuwak Shrestha, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Join Tooka, Poi, and their best friend, Inji, the dog, as they collect seeds. The adventure begins when the three friends meet Pacha, the tamarind tree. Let's Go Seed Collecting! (English), written by Neha Sumitran, illustrated by Archana Sreenivasan, and published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create, and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Sona loves to help everyone. In the first book, she helped her father. In the second book, she helped her mother. Now, Sona visits her uncle who makes ice-candies. What will she do there? Sona's Very Smart Nose (English), translated by Mala Kumar, based on original story सोना की नाक बड़ी तेज़ (Hindi), written by Vinita Krishna, illustrated by Suvidha Mistry, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Manu has a new raincoat. He can't wait to wear it, but the rain makes him wait... and wait... and wait. The Red Raincoat (English), written by Kiran Kasturia, illustrated by Zainab Tambawalla, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2015) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Chintu is fascinated by everything that goes round and round, kind of like the Earth. Take a round of this book along with Chintu and his friends. When Things Go Round and Round (English), translated by Rajesh Khar, based on original story गोल गोल घूमना (Hindi), written by Shweta Balakrishnan, illustrated by Agantuk Samaresh, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2018) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Rose has a recipe to turn waste into plant food. Join Rose and Rocky in their adventures in this book about composting. Rose and Rocky Go Green (English), written by Annie Besant, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat, supported by Oracle, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books,2018) under a CC BY 4.0 license, first released on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Sonu, Monu and Rina discovered many things together in 'Colours on the Street'. In this second book, the three friends set out to play. Little did they know that they would meet so many animals. Would you like to meet them too? A Street, or a Zoo? (English), written by Mala Kumar, Manisha Chaudhry, illustrated by Priya Kuriyan, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2015) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Nichchumani wants to help Pichhu, a lost and injured duckling. She takes her home, but she only finds more trouble there! Nichchumani Helps Out (English), translated by Magdalena Cooper, based on original story நிச்சுமணியும் வாத்துக்குஞ்சும் (Tamil), written by Egambaram Kumudini, illustrated by Pavithra Wanamali, published by Room to Read (© Room to Read, 2016) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

I love the sounds that my Appa makes. I have my favourite—which one is yours? My Appa and his Sounds (English), written by Venkataraghavan Subha Srinivasan, illustrated by Omkar Mahashabde, supported by CISCO, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books,2020) under a CC BY 4.0 license, first released on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Unni wants to be a mundu magician, just like his Ammumma. What can he make with Ammumma’s old mundus? The Mundu Magicians (English), written by Gayathri Bashi, illustrated by Gayathri Bashi, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books,2019) under a CC BY 4.0 license, first released on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Moutushi is a little sunbird who loves brightly-coloured flowers. Didima has lots of them growing in her flower pots. Moutushi drinks nectar from the flowers, and in return gives Didima a beautiful gift. What could this gift be? Moutushi's Song (English), translated by Sukanya Sinha, based on original story মৌটুসির গান (Bengali), written by Maitreyi Shome, illustrated by Supriya Tirkey, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2019) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Does milk come out of a packet or out of a cow? When city boy Raju visits his Ajji’s farm in the village, he watches Ajji milking her cows. Raju loves the sight of the fresh milk frothing in the bucket, but there is something he enjoys even more. What do you think it is? Moo Moo Brown Cow, Have You Any Milk? (English), translated by Divaspathy Hegde, based on original story ನೊರೆ ನೊರೆ ಹಾಲು (Kannada), written by Jayashree Deshpande, illustrated by Srikrishna Kedilaya, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2004) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

How do you get puffed, hot and delicious Roti? Find it out with Mona! Mona Loves Roti (English), translated by Sandhya Taksale, based on original story मोना को पसंद है रोटी! (Hindi), written by Sandhya Taksale, illustrated by Shailja Jain Chougule, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2018) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Who’s that in the mirror? Manasa is going to do what she does best—find out. Who's That in the Mirror? (English), written by Shalini Srinivasan , illustrated by Pia Alizé Hazarika, supported by Oracle, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books,2019) under a CC BY 4.0 license, first released on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Manasa is on the hunt for a different kind of rainbow. Can she do it? Let’s find out. Join Manasa on her adventure. Manasa Collects a Rainbow (English), written by Shalini Srinivasan , illustrated by Pia Alizé Hazarika, supported by Oracle, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books,2020) under a CC BY 4.0 license, first released on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Chinu's father is a junk dealer and he collects different kind of things. Chinu likes to see them and help his father. Sometimes, Chinu gets wonderful stuff which is very helpful. Look what he gets here! The Junk Dealer (English-Hindi), translated by Shreya Shruti, (© Shreya Shruti, 2020) from कबाड़ी वाला (Hindi), by Sridala Swami based on original story Cheenu's Gift (English), written by Sridala Swami, illustrated by Suvidha Mistry, published by Pratham Books under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

The boy in the story is in a real hurry. Wouldn’t you like to find out why? Ma! Hurry Up!! (English), translated by Madhav Chavan, based on original story माँ ! जल्दी करो (Hindi), written by Rukmini Banerji, illustrated by Sheetal Thapa, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2004) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in

Jami wants to play with his friends. But he can't find the ball in his messy room! How long are his friends willing to wait? The Lost Ball (English), translated by Alisha Berger, based on original story হারানো বল (Bengali), written by Nasrin Mustafa, illustrated by ASM Tanvir Hassan Raju, published by Room to Read (© Room to Read, 2018) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories for free on www.storyweaver.org.in