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Stories Without Pictures
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"These are stories without pictures. But, if you close your eyes, you can imagine anything you want." Stories Without Pictures brings fun and engaging audio stories to children everywhere. With simple characters, everyday settings, and immersive soundscapes, each story is designed to spark the imagination and transport young listeners into a world of adventure. Close your eyes, listen closely, and let your mind create the pictures!
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Nani and Mishti Visit the USA - Part 1
Jun 29, 202500:19:33Tap to summarizeIt’s Thursday again, and that means it’s time for a new adventure with Nani and Mishti! This special Gift a Story episode follows them on a journey full of excitement, laughter, and new friendships across the world.A story written and recorded specially for 6-year-old Kabir and 3-year-old Ruhi to celebrate their birthdays!Written and narrated by Nidhi Gupta. Mishti's voice is by 9-year-old Nandita Gautam. Ruhi's voice is by 8-year-old Anoushka Singh. Kabir's voice is by 6-year-old Kiaan Rao Shenthar. A Stories Without Pictures Production.© All Rights Reserved.
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Gunda and the Planets
Jun 15, 202500:09:50Tap to summarizeGunda hears voices on a warm evening and follows the sound to something wonderful—up in the night sky. With help from his friends Goobe and Cookie, he discovers just how magical stargazing can be.Join Gunda and his gang as they look up and wonder!Written and narrated by Rashmi Gowda. Gunda's voice and cover art is by 8-year-old Yara Roshan. Goobe's voice is by 8-year-old Tanay Hagadur. A Stories Without Pictures Production.© All Rights Reserved.
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Friends for Keeps
May 25, 202500:18:04Tap to summarizeNaomi and Shaurya couldn’t be more different—but that didn’t stop them from becoming the best of friends. This warm and funny story about friendship, change, and growing up is a special Gift a Story episode for Naomi and Shaurya, who turned 6 recently!Written and narrated by Nidhi Gupta.Naomis voice is by soon to be 8-year-old Yara Roshan. Shaurya’s voice is by 7-year old Gayatri Anand Agarwala. Artwork is by 9-year-old Kaveri Anand Agarwala.© All Rights Reserved | Stories Without Pictures
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Ricky Roo Meets the Sea Otters
May 11, 202500:09:30Tap to summarizeRicky Roo is back—this time, he’s flying over the waves and landing somewhere very different from his rainforest home. Who are these curious creatures floating on their backs? And what’s with the rocks and the flipping and the fur? Join Ricky for a joyful, splashy adventure on the coast, where he discovers that even the fluffiest creatures can have powerful stories to tell. Tune in for another delightful episode packed with wonder, laughter, and a whole lot of heart. Written and narrated by Nidhi Gupta. Pebble's voice is by 9-year-old Nandita Gautam. Ricky Roo's voice is by Chris Rachowicz. Cover art is by Nandita Gautam and 8-year-old Natasha Mahajan.© All Rights Reserved | Stories Without Pictures
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The Mystery of the Missing Bats
Apr 15, 202500:07:08Tap to summarizeWhile on holiday in Bangalore, Mira and Milo visit Cubbon Park for a fun picnic—but something’s missing from the skies above. What begins as a quiet afternoon quickly turns into a curious mystery. Follow the clues with Mira and Milo as they uncover a story of nature, change, and a little bit of hope.Nature Detectives is an exciting new series that mixes fun fiction with real-life conservation wins, proving that a little curiosity (and a lot of paw power) can help protect our planet. Get ready to explore, investigate, and uncover the wonders of the wild!Written by Gautam Rao. Narrated by Nidhi Gupta. Mira's voice is by 9-year-old Nandita Gautam. Friend's voice is by 7-year-old Natasha Mahajan.A Stories Without Pictures production, hosted by Nidhi and Gautam | © All Rights Reserved.
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Exploring the Galápagos Islands with Ricky Roo - Part 2
Apr 1, 202500:09:59Tap to summarizeRicky Roo is back in the Galápagos for another wild adventure! This time, he meets a fascinating feathered friend with a special survival skill—one that helps it adapt and thrive in changing conditions. But with so few of these birds left in the world, can conservation efforts make a difference? Join Ricky to uncover the wonders of nature and the small but mighty creatures that call the Galápagos home!Written and narrated by Nidhi Gupta | Characters voiced by Chris RachowiczLorena's voice is by 9-year-old Nandita Gautam.A Stories Without Pictures production, hosted by Nidhi and Gautam | © All Rights Reserved.
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The Mystery of the the Missing Grocery Bag
Mar 16, 202500:11:41Tap to summarizeRuhi, Jalebi, and Ammi head to the grocery store for a simple shopping trip—but things take an unexpected turn when Ruhi’s grocery bag mysteriously disappears! With Detective Jalebi leading the way, Ruhi must follow the clues, retrace her steps, and crack the case. Could there be a surprising twist waiting at the end? Tune in to this delightful mystery, part of our Gift a Story series—a special birthday surprise for 4-year-old Alisha Ladha, from her Mumma and Papa!Written by Gautam Rao and Nidhi Gupta. Ruhi's voice is by 9-year-old Nandita Gautam.A Stories Without Pictures production, hosted by Nidhi and Gautam | © All Rights Reserved.
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California’s Winter Wildfires
Mar 12, 202500:04:46Tap to summarizePlanet News for Kids is a fun, chatty show where we talk about real-world events in nature, animals, and our changing planet. It’s an easy, engaging way for curious kids to learn about what’s happening on Earth—one conversation at a time!In a conversation with 12-year-old Aditi Eldurkar, our first episode, California’s Winter Wildfires, explores a surprising event—wildfires in the middle of winter! What caused them? How did firefighters stop them? And what can we learn from it all? Tune in for a quick, engaging take on this unusual environmental event!A Stories Without Pictures production, hosted by Nidhi and Gautam | © All Rights Reserved.
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The Case of the Vanishing Butterflies
Feb 19, 202500:09:51Tap to summarizeWelcome to Nature Detectives—where every mystery leads to a wild adventure! Join young detective Mira and her playful pup Milo as they tackle nature’s biggest puzzles—from missing butterflies to wayward condors. This exciting new series mixes fun fiction with real-life conservation wins, proving that a little curiosity (and a lot of paw power) can help protect our planet. Get ready to explore, investigate, and uncover the wonders of the wild!In The Case of the Vanishing Butterflies, super-sleuth Mira and her playful pup Milo are on a new mission! The monarch butterflies in their favorite park have mysteriously disappeared—where did they all go? With a notebook in hand and a nose for clues, they dive into the case, uncovering a surprising twist along the way!Written by Gautam Rao and Nidhi Gupta. Mira's voice is by 9-year-old Nandita Gautam.A Stories Without Pictures production, hosted by Nidhi and Gautam | © All Rights Reserved.
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Gunda is Upset
Feb 9, 202500:11:15Tap to summarizeGunda is looking forward to his breakfast, but the playful crows, Kariya and Thunti, have other plans. They trick Gunda into chasing them while they sneakily eat his food! When Gunda realizes what happened, he feels hurt and angry. The crows didn't mean to upset him, but now they must figure out how to apologize and make things right.With the wisdom of Goobe the owl and Cookie's kindness, will Gunda forgive his feathery friends? Find out in this fun and thoughtful story.Written and narrated by our guest author Rashmi Gowda.Gunda's voice and cover art is by 7-year-old Yara Roshan.A Stories Without Pictures production, hosted by Nidhi and Gautam | © All Rights Reserved.
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