Episode 20 | Chewnti Aur Jheengar (The Ant & The Cricket)
06/18/20 • 18 min
BKK #20: An ant works all summer to prepare for its hibernation during autumn and winter. But when it advises a cricket to do the same - the cricket ignores her advice. What happens to the ant and the cricket once the winter season arrives?
In this thought-provoking episode, Mahwash makes the kids reflect that one must always prepare oneself for what is coming ahead.
Kids also learn about Crickets, Cold Blooded and Warm Blooded Animals, and learn Urdu words for Ants, Cricket, Insects, Summer, Autumn, Winter, Food, and many more.
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Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children!
Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fast paced life of a modern expat family, children lose touch with their Pakistani heritage, language and experiences. Through the retelling of these stories she brings to life our childhood experiences, building curiosity and imagination in our children, giving new life to the famous characters of yore. Mahwash aims to revive the art and medium of Urdu story narration and lessons learnt all the while preserving our language and culture.
It’s the kahanis of our nanis and dadi, retold for our children again!
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Want to support Mahwash? Thank You! You can do so through Patreon.
Join BKK Facebook Community: Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan
More on Mahwash's work: website
Instagram: @bachpan_ki_kahaniyan_bkk
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Artwork by: Kanwal Mushtaq
BKK #20: An ant works all summer to prepare for its hibernation during autumn and winter. But when it advises a cricket to do the same - the cricket ignores her advice. What happens to the ant and the cricket once the winter season arrives?
In this thought-provoking episode, Mahwash makes the kids reflect that one must always prepare oneself for what is coming ahead.
Kids also learn about Crickets, Cold Blooded and Warm Blooded Animals, and learn Urdu words for Ants, Cricket, Insects, Summer, Autumn, Winter, Food, and many more.
-
Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children!
Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fast paced life of a modern expat family, children lose touch with their Pakistani heritage, language and experiences. Through the retelling of these stories she brings to life our childhood experiences, building curiosity and imagination in our children, giving new life to the famous characters of yore. Mahwash aims to revive the art and medium of Urdu story narration and lessons learnt all the while preserving our language and culture.
It’s the kahanis of our nanis and dadi, retold for our children again!
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Want to support Mahwash? Thank You! You can do so through Patreon.
Join BKK Facebook Community: Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan
More on Mahwash's work: website
Instagram: @bachpan_ki_kahaniyan_bkk
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Artwork by: Kanwal Mushtaq
Previous Episode
Episode 19 | Bhairdya Aur Gaddarriya (The Wolf & The Shepherd)
BKK #19: A sly wolf comes up with a plan to deceive a shepherd so that he could eat the sheep/lamb. But the wolf’s plan backfires and the shepherd teaches him a lesson. Find out what the wolf’s plan was, how it backfired, and what the shepherd taught the wolf!
During this episode kids also learn some of the responsibilities of a shepherd.
Kids learn Urdu words for Wolf, Shepherd, Sheep, Lamb, Wool among others.
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Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children!
Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fast paced life of a modern expat family, children lose touch with their Pakistani heritage, language and experiences. Through the retelling of these stories she brings to life our childhood experiences, building curiosity and imagination in our children, giving new life to the famous characters of yore. Mahwash aims to revive the art and medium of Urdu story narration and lessons learnt all the while preserving our language and culture.
It’s the kahanis of our nanis and dadi, retold for our children again!
-
Want to support Mahwash? Thank You! You can do so through Patreon.
Join BKK Facebook Community: Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan
More on Mahwash's work: website
Instagram: @bachpan_ki_kahaniyan_bkk
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Artwork by: Kanwal Mushtaq
Next Episode
Episode 21 | Tairdha Darakht (The Crooked Tree)
BKK #21: An unhappy crooked tree always compares itself with the tall, long, and beautiful trees that surround it. But it later appreciates its uniqueness. What event happened to help the crooked tree embrace its uniqueness. And what lesson is in it for us?
In this thought-provoking story, Mahwash makes the kids ponder on how important it is to embrace one’s uniqueness.
Kids learn Urdu words for Crooked, Straight, Dense, Tall, Ugly, Tree, Branch, Trunk.
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Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children!
Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fast paced life of a modern expat family, children lose touch with their Pakistani heritage, language and experiences. Through the retelling of these stories she brings to life our childhood experiences, building curiosity and imagination in our children, giving new life to the famous characters of yore. Mahwash aims to revive the art and medium of Urdu story narration and lessons learnt all the while preserving our language and culture.
It’s the kahanis of our nanis and dadi, retold for our children again!
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Want to SUPPORT Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan? Thank You! You can do so through Patreon.
Join BKK Facebook Community: Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan
More on Mahwash's work: website
Instagram: @bachpan_ki_kahaniyan_bkk
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Artwork by: Kanwal Mushtaq
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