Stories Without Pictures

It’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.

Gunda hears voices on a warm evening and follows the sound to something wonderful—up in the night sky. With help from friends (including a very funny dog), 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 is by 8-year-old Yara Roshan. Goobe's voice is by Tanay. Cover art is by Yara. A Stories Without Pictures Production © All Rights Reserved.

Naomi 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

Ricky 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 | Stoties Without Pictures

While 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. A Stories Without Pictures Production.

Ricky 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 Rachowicz Lorena's voice is by 9-year-old Nandita Gautam. © All Rights Reserved.

Ruhi, 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. © All Rights Reserved.

Planet News for Kids is a new series that brings real-world events to curious young minds! In just a few minutes, we break down important happenings in nature, climate, and conservation—keeping it simple, conversational, and easy to understand. 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!

Welcome 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!

Gunda 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 6-year-old Yara. © All Rights Reserved.

Fly along with Ricky Roo, the bold and curious macaw, as he heads to the Galápagos Islands for an unforgettable adventure! From chatting with Salvador, the wise old giant tortoise, to grooving with the funky blue-footed boobies, Ricky hears amazing stories about survival, teamwork, and how humans and animals can make a difference together. Written and narrated by Nidhi Gupta | Characters voiced by Chris Rachowicz. Madam Maggie's voice is by 7-year-old Kripa and Bella's voice is by 9-year-old Nandita Gautam. Cover art is by Nandita and Nidhi. #conservationquest #conservationstories #wildaboutthewild © All Rights Reserved.

In the vibrant rainforests of Costa Rica, a lively scarlet macaw named Ricky Roo lives among the trees, full of energy and pride. One day, a conversation with an elder macaw opens his eyes to something surprising about the past. This newfound knowledge sparks a deep change in Ricky, pushing him to set out on a journey. Determined and eager, he prepares to leave the familiar rainforest, seeking to discover more about the world beyond his home, with the hope of learning valuable lessons from new encounters. His journey promises to be filled with unexpected challenges and amazing discoveries. Ricky Roo, Grandpa Pico and other animal friends voiced by Chris Rachowicz of Ricky Roo and Friends. Written and narrated by Nidhi Gupta. Cover art is by 9-year-old Nandita Gautam and Nidhi Gupta.

It’s Mishti’s 9th birthday, and all she wants is to spend the day reading at the library! But the day takes an exciting turn when she and Nani stumble upon a long-hidden mystery, solving it through clever clues. Join Nani and Mishti for a fun-filled adventure at the library! Narrated by Nidhi Gupta and written by Gautam Rao. Mishti's voice is by 9-year-old Nandita Gautam. Cover art is by Nandita and Nidhi.

Ammu and her friends get together to form a music band. Practicing in the school music room and each other's homes, they prepare for the Inter-School Music Competition. Through teamwork and creativity, they discover the joy of making music together. Narrated by Nidhi Gupta and written by Gautam Rao. Ammu's voice is by Nandita Gautam, Anvita and Aditi as themselves. Cover art is by Aditi Eldurkar. © All Rights Reserved.

Eight-year-old Zarya has a unique superpower: she can make anyone laugh! With her mischievous eyes, wild hair, missing front tooth, and contagious laugh, she spreads joy everywhere. Join Zarya in this heartwarming story that celebrates the power of laughter!

In this chucklesome story, Trouble the dog has gone missing! Would anyone want a dog, aptly named for her behaviour, to be found and brought back home at all? Listen in to find out. About the author - Menaka is a published author of many picture books and chapter books for children, including the book “I Love Me”, which was one of the earliest stories on our podcast. Menaka’s characters and stories are endearing, ones that children instantly fall in love with. This story: The Trouble with Trouble is written by Menaka Raman. © Pratham Books, 2020. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Cover art: Dog digging in the bathroom, by Damini Gupta © Pratham Books, 2020. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. © All Rights Reserved. No part of this audio recording (this story/episode/podcast) may be used, reproduced, or republished for any commercial purposes.

EXXTRA SPECIAL! We have an extra special story for you today, narrated by our guest storyteller, Vivian Altmann, by special arrangement. Vivian is a beloved storyteller and Director of Children's Educational Outreach Program at the San Francisco Exploratorium, a museum of science, technology, and art. In this fun story, siblings Sam and Victoria sit down to have yummy cookies that their mother has baked for them, but they keep having more and more guests visiting them. Will there be enough cookies left for everyone to share? Listen in to find out. PS - Keep an ear out for more exciting stories narrated by our guest storyteller Vivian Altmann, on storieswithoutpictures.com. This story is written and illustrated by Pat Hutchins and is narrated for Stories without Pictures by Vivian Altmann. © All Rights Reserved. No part of this audio recording (this story/episode/podcast) may be used, reproduced, or republished for any commercial purposes.

A holiday with friends is so much fun, especially if it’s a holiday that involves lots of swimming in a pool, playing at a beautiful beach, eating ice cream for breakfast, and tons of silliness. In this story, based on true events, three friends - Nandu, Seher, and Teia, visit Cancun in the country of Mexico. Listen in to find out all the fun they have on their vacation. This original story is written by Nidhi Gupta. Nandu's voice is by 7-year-old Nandita Gautam, Teia's voice is by 6.5-year-old Teia Sekhon, and Seher's voice is by 8.5-year-old Seher Sekhon. Cover art is by Nandita, Teia and Seher. Credits: Gangnam Style by PSY © All Rights Reserved.

In this episode we bring you one of our favourite stories - Amma, there is a bat in my sambar! Written and narrated by Menaka Raman, find out what Suppi and his Amma do when one evening a bat flies right into Suppi’s bowl of sambar! We are super excited to have Menaka Raman as our guest writer and storyteller! Menaka is a published author of many picture books and chapter books for children, including the book “I Love Me”, which was one of the earliest stories on our podcast. Menaka’s characters and stories are endearing, ones that children instantly fall in love with. Amma, There is a Bat in My Sambar! is written by Menaka Raman. © Pratham Books, 2019. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license. Cover page: Bat inside a bowl of sambar, by Adrija Ghosh © Pratham Books, 2019. Some rights reserved. Released under CC BY 4.0 license.

Goobe, the Owl is tired and wants to sleep. But it's so noisy everywhere she goes! Can Goobe find a quiet tree to sleep in? Listen in to find out. This guest story is written and narrated by Rashmi Gowda. Goobe's voice is by 4-year-old Yara Roshan and Cookie's voice is by 7-year-old Nandita Gautam. Cover art is by 8-year-old Navya Singh.