Children's Day 2025: Indulge in these nine immersive audiobooks and films

There is no better way to celebrate Childrenrsquos Day celebrated every year on November 14 than by diving into stories that remind us of the magic of childhood Whether itrsquos through a heartwarming audiobook a timeless read or a film that sparks nostalgia this day is all about revisiting the joy wonder and imagination that shaped us From tales that make kids giggle to stories that bring out the child in every adult here are some mustlisten and mustwatch picks to make this day extra special So gather your little ones or simply your inner child and get ready to laugh dream and relive the innocence of growing up After all some stories never grow old they only grow fonder with timeListenEd Finds a HomeWritten and narrated by popular actor Alia Bhatt lsquoEd Finds a Homersquo tells the heartwarming story of Ed a neglected dog with a hopeful heart wandering in search of a home He crosses paths with Alia a lonely girl who can hear the voices of animals and nature When she offers him safety an unspoken bond of friendship compassion and belonging begins to bloom Their journey gently reminds us of the power of small acts of kindness empathy and the quiet hero that lives within us allInni and Bobo Find Each OtherWritten by Soha Alia Khan and Kunal Kemmu this is a tender tale about love and belonging Little Inni who adores all puppies visits an animal adoption centre where she is instantly connected to a scruffy floppyeared dog named Bobo From that moment both their lives change forever As their friendship deepens the story beautifully captures the magic of empathy acceptance and the joy of finding a person or pet that feels like homeBusy BettyWritten and narrated by Reese Witherspoon this story follows a bright and energetic girl named Betty who has always been on the go even when she was a baby One day when she notices that her dog Frank needs a bath just before her friend Mae arrives Betty jumps into action and realizes that the task is much harder than expected With Maersquos help she learns that with little perseverance teamwork and creativity anything is possible This story celebrates wonder hard work and the power of seeing the possibilities of being uniquely you with a big heart behind itRemember to Dream EbereIf youre looking for something that celebrates love hope and imagination lsquoRemember to Dream Eberersquo is it Written and told by Cynthia Erivo the awardwinning actress and singer herself this gentle story follows a little girl whose bedtime becomes a launchpad for the most magical dreams all encouraged by her loving mother With warmth and wonder itrsquos a beautiful reminder that no dream is too big when someone believes in you Let your children tune into this audiobook and it will definitely leave them smilingChampak seriesThese charming and light hearted Champak tales feature loveable characters and gentle lessons Titles like Samrsquos Snake Story The Grass is Greener The King of Misers Monts Gets a Role and Thirsty Crowrsquos Descendant transport young listeners into worlds of talking animals fun surprises and timeless wisdom Each bitesized tale blends humor curiosity and imagination making them perfect for bedtime or onthego listening Extending beyond legacy Champak tales turn classic storytelling into delightful and easytolisten adventures for childrenService AudibleWatchOh My DogDirected by Sarov Shanmugam Oh My Dog is a Tamillanguage family drama chronicling the heartwarming story of Arjun Arnav Vijay a kindhearted young boy who rescues a blind Siberian Husky puppy that has been abandoned by a cruel breeder Fernando Vinay Rai Arjunrsquos father Shankar Arun Vijay and grandfather Shanmugam Vijaykumar support his determination to care for and train the pup who is lovingly named Simba Together Arjun and Simba face skepticism from others and the challenges of facing doubters as they prepare the beloved dog for a prestigious dog competition With the help of Arjunrsquos mother Priya Mahima Nambiar and his own unshakeable belief Arjun proves that with tenacity and resilience he and Simba can overcome almost any obstacle Blending emotion humour and heartfelt performances this feelgood movie celebrates courage compassion and the unbreakable bond between a child and his dogBe HappyDirected by Remo DrsquoSouza the Hindilanguage film Be Happy follows a devoted single father Shiv Rastogi Abhishek Bachchan and his gifted young daughter Dhara Rastogi Inayat Verma who aspire performing together on Indiarsquos biggest reality show while confronting personal struggles and industry challenges As their journey progresses the fatherdaughter duo encounter fellow aspirants like Maggi Nora Fatehi and mentorfigures like Prabhu Deva who offer encouragement and competition Set against the highstakes world of televised dance the film explores themes of ambition resilience and the relationship between parent and childHawaa HawaaiDirected by Amole Gupte the Hindilanguage film Hawaa Hawaai follows a spirited boy named Arjun Partho Gupte who moves to Mumbai with his mother and sister and discovers a passion for inline skating Under the guidance of coach Aniket ldquoLuckyrdquo Bhargava Saqib Saleem an unlikely mentor with a big heart Arjun builds makeshift skates trains hard and dreams of competing at the district level Meanwhile his father Harishchandra Makarand Deshpande and the familyrsquos daily struggles highlight the realities of poverty child labour and hope Through its highs and lows the film celebrates perseverance teamwork and the indomitable human spiritBumm Bumm BoleDirected by Priyadarshan the Hindilanguage film Bumm Bumm Bole portrays the struggles of a poor family where siblings Pinaki ldquoPinurdquo Darsheel Safary and Rimzim Ziyah Vastani are forced to share a single pair of shoes after Pinu accidentally loses his sisterrsquos only pair Their parents Khogiram Atul Kulkarni and Kalyani Rituparna Sengupta work tirelessly at a tea estate in a conflictridden region to make ends meet When a school marathon offers a new pair of shoes as a prize Pinu sees it as his chance to make things right for Rimzim The story tenderly balances the innocence of childhood dreams with the harsh realities of poverty ultimately celebrating resilience love and the quiet determination that fuels even the smallest heartsService Amazon Prime Video