Stories with Ani

While talking to his cousin in Australia, Sid learns that December isn’t winter everywhere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ria learns what recycling means while cleaning her room. After sorting her old toys and books and watching the recycling truck take them away, she spots a new toy made from recycled plastic at the store, maybe it even came from hers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Ria’s grandparents are walking around the neighborhood, they don’t understand why some people have skeletons and ghosts hanging as decorations outside their homes. Ria tells them about Halloween, and all the fun ways of celebrating it.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of our favourite episodes from last year. Learn how Sid celebrates Diwali so that all members of his family can enjoy it while also being good to the environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the story of Ram, Sita, and Hanuman — a gentle retelling of how courage, love, and kindness brought back the light to Ayodhya and created the Festival of Lights. Don't forget to check out the Diwali colouring book on Amazon https://a.co/d/aJmGnQ6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When two friends want the same guitar, sparks fly — until they learn to share! A sweet story about feelings, friendship, and a touch of magic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Sid on his first day at a naya (new) school as he learns how to manage his nerves and make a new dost (friend). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ria takes her very first flight on a hawai jahaaz (aeroplane)! From packing her favourite toys to soaring above the badal (clouds), little listeners will join her magical journey while learning simple Hindi words along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sid celebrates Raksha Bandhan in a new way. Follow along to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Sid as he goes on a train ride at the zoo with his baby sister. Hindi words in this episode: Train per safety zaroori hai - Safety is important on the train | Teen - Three | Apni seatbelt pehan lo - Put your seatbelt on | Chhoti behen - Little Sister | Dekho - Look | Main Hoon Na - I’m right here | Tum safe ho - You are safe | Bhalu - Bear | Lomdi - Fox | Sher - Lion | Bandar - Monkey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sid experiences some big feelings when his toy doesn't work like he would. Follow along to see how he deals with them. Hindi words in this episode: Mann – Mind | Pair – Feet | Gussa – Anger | Saans – Breath | Aankhen – Eyes | Munh - mouth | Shaant – Calm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ria goes to her friend's house to celebrate the festival of Eid. Words in this episode: Dost - Friend | Khana - Food | Eid Mubarak - A greeting that Is similar to wishing someone a Merry Christmas | Biryani - A South Asian dish consisting of layered rice and meat (or vegetables) | Seviyan - A popular dessert | Gajar ka halwa - Another dessert made out of carrots, gajar means carrots | Sharara - A South Asian outfit with loose pants Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Squeaky the Squirrel makes an unexpected friend in the forest as he helps him escape the vines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ria learns the story of Holika and Prahlad, discovering the true meaning behind Holi’s bonfire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ria visits the doctor and learns the Hindi words for her body parts. Hindi words in this episode : Gal-la – Throat | Naak – Nose | Haath – Hands | Pet – Stomach | Dil – Heart | Kaan - Ears | Ankh - Eyes |Munh - Mouth | Paani – Water | Garam – Warm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sid wakes up to a world without colors—everything is gray! Just when he starts to worry, a magical parrot appears with a challenge: solve riddles to bring back the missing colors. Hindi words in this episode: Laal - Red | Neela - Blue | Peela - Yellow | Hara - Green | Kala - Black | Safed - White | Gulabi - Pink | Narangi - Orange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sid decides to bake a cake and goes grocery shopping with his parents. Along the way, he learns Hindi words for ingredients and discovers how to make healthier choices. This fun story highlights balance, listening to your body, and the joy of cooking together as a family. Hindi words in this episode: Aata - Flour | Cheeni - Sugar | Gud - Jaggery | Ande - Eggs | Makkhan - Butter | Sabziyaan - Vegetables | Phal - Fruits | Doodh - Milk | Mewe - Nuts | Shahad - Honey | Kela - Banana | Seb - Apple | Angoor - Grapes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ria's class visits a wildlife conservatory, learning about animal rehabilitation and the importance of natural habitats. Hindi words in this episode: Subah - Morning | Hatti - Elephant | Bandar - Monkey | Mor - Peacock | Sher - Lion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When he returns to school, Sid learns about New Year's resolutions and decides to set one for himself. Join him on a journey of self-improvement and discover how small changes can make a big difference! Hindi words in the episode: Dhoop wali subah - Sunny morning | Kitabain - Books | Garam parathas - Hot parathas | Bilkul nahi! - Absolutely not! | Haan - Yes | Paani - Water | Daant - Teeth. Be a part of our community, sign up for the newsletter here: https://stories-with-ani.kit.com/e1c2eea261 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, learn to count numbers 1-10. Translations - Ek - One | Do - Two | Teen - Three | Char - Four | Panch - Five | Che - Six | Saath - Seven | Aath - Eight | Nau - Nine | Dus - Ten | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about the winter solstice and what it means in different cultures. Hindi words in this episode: Chaand - moon | Raat - night | Suraj - sun | Din - day | Chai - tea | Gur - jaggery | Doodh - milk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode explores the magic of the Taj Mahal. Discover fun facts, and learn a little Hindi along the way. Stay tuned at the end of the story to learn about how the Taj Mahal was built. Hindi words: Bazaar - market | Jalebi - an orange spiral desert | Darwaza - Gate | Minar - Tower | Chand - Moon | Jaadu - Magic | Dadi - Dad's mom / grandmother | Pyaar - Love Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode explores the different ways animals in the wild prepare for the winter months.Hindi words in the episode: Hawa - Breeze | Patte - Leaves | Ped - Tree | Thanda - Cold | Dhoop - Sunlight | Sardiyan - Winter | Khana - Food | Dost - Friends | Garam - Warm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, this episode explores food from different cultures. Hindi phrases in this episode: Khane ki Khushboo - Smell of food | Aloo ka paratha - Potato paratha | Ajeeb - Strange or weird | Shanti se - Quietly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Chhotu, the squirrel, learns how climate change affects the forest and what he and his friends can do to prevent it.Hindi words/phrases in this episode: Ek dhoop wali subah - One sunny morning | Laal - Red | Phool - Flower | Dost - Friend | Dekho! - Look! | Mausum badal raha hai - Climate change | Pani - Water | Neela - Blue | Peela - Yellow | Narangi - Orange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sid faces his fear of falling, practicing, and finally doing something he's never done before! It is a story of patience and courage for young adventurers.Hindi phrases in this episode: Ek Subah - One morning | Ghar - Home | Jheel - Lake | Neela Pani - Blue water | Bilkul! - Absolutely! | Agle din - Next day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ria hosts a tea party for her nani when she comes to visit for the holidays.Hindi phrases in this episode: Chhoti ladki - Small girl | Nani - Grandmother (Maternal) | Meethai - Indian sweets | Ek din - One day | Shant - Quiet | Kamra - Room | Dost - Friend | Ghar - Home | Nani ko kya pasand hai? - What does grandma like? | Shaam ki chai - Evening tea | Namkeen - Indian snacks | Ghazal - Form of music and poetry | Baethak - Living room | Beta - My child | Kahaniyan - Stories | Bachpan - Childhood Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chhotu the squirrel makes a new friend in the forest and helps her find her way home. Hindi phrases in this episode: Bara ped - Big tree | Dhoop wala din - Sunny Day | Ajeeb - Strange | Chalo dekhte hain - Let’s go and see | Narangi macchli - Orange fish | Kya Hua? - What happened? | Mera naam Goldie hai - My name is Goldie | Main peeche rahe gaye - I got left behind | Hum unhe saath main dhoond sakte hain - We can search for them together | Dheere dheere - Slowly slowly | Paani ke neeche ki duniya - Underwater world | Bahadur macchli - Brave fish | Pehchani huyi awaaz - familar noises | Mujhe mere dost mil gaye - I found my friends | Hum bhi dost hain - We are friends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Sid as he prepares for Diwali with family and friends! From decorating with rangoli to painting diyas, Sid is excited to celebrate. But when he worries about fireworks scaring his dog, he finds a new way to bring light and joy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sid goes on an adventure around his neighborhood and finds a litter of puppies. See what happens next and learn some Hindi words along the way!Hindi phrases in this episode : Kya aapne woh awaaz suni? - Did you hear that noise? | Humne bhi suna - We heard it too | Chalo sabse pucchte hain - Let's go ask everyone | Kya aapne doggy ko suna? - Did you hear the dog? | Woh mera doggy hai - That's my dog | Mujhe dekhna hai - I want to see | Undar aa jao - Come inside | Zimyadaar - Responsible | Naya dost - New friend | Sabse accha dost - Best friend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ria uses her magical paintbrush to bring life to a dull day. This is a great story to learn some Hindi colors.Hindi words in this episode:Rang - Colours | Rangeen - Colorful | Neela - Blue | Peela - Yellow | Laal - red | Gulaabi - Pink | Naarangi - Orange | Hara - Green | Safed - White | Titli - Butterfly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Chhotu the Squirrel, who is on an adventure to find the tallest tree in the forest!Hindi words in this episode:Gilhari - Squirrel | Jigyasu - Curious | Bara - Big | Sabse bara - Biggest | Jangal - Forest | Ek dhoop wala din - One sunny day | Paed - Tree | Tota - Parrot | Chhota - Small | Khush - Happy | Bilkul - Absolutely! | Dost - Friends | Aaramdayak - Comfortable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.