Founder of Cocoloops
Devendra Chaudhary
Devendra Chaudhary is the founder of Cocoloops. An Indian living in Switzerland and married into a German family, Devendra is raising children in a home where Hindi, German and English are all part of everyday life.
Cocoloops started when Devendra could find plenty of German stories for the family but almost nothing in Hindi, and began writing simple rhymes and recording songs to play at bedtime. Those home recordings grew into Cocoloops: ad-free audio stories for kids aged 2 to 12 in English, Hindi, Spanish, French, German and Italian, with every story proofread by native-speaking teachers.
Devendra writes on this blog about raising bilingual and multilingual children, keeping a heritage language alive abroad, and using stories and audio to build a second language at home.
Articles by Devendra Chaudhary
- Audible for Kids Alternatives: Cocoloops vs Audible vs Epic (and Libby for Free)
Audible isn't the only way to get great audio stories for your kids. An honest comparison of Audible, Epic, Libby and Cocoloops, covering ages, languages, screen time, offline listening, free trials and price.
- Bedtime Stories for 2 Year Olds: 5 Very Short Stories to Read Tonight
5 very short bedtime stories for 2 year olds (about one minute each), with simple words, lots of repetition and sleepy endings, plus tips matched to a toddler's attention span.
- Bedtime Stories for 3 Year Olds: 5 Short Stories to Read Tonight
5 short bedtime stories for 3 year olds to read aloud tonight (about 2 minutes each), with gentle repetition, sleepy endings and tips for a calm bedtime.
- Bedtime Stories for 4 Year Olds: 5 Short Stories to Read Tonight
5 short bedtime stories for 4 year olds to read aloud tonight (about 3 minutes each), each with a gentle problem, a kind solution and a line your child can say along with you.
- Bedtime Stories for 6 Year Olds: 3 Short Adventure Stories to Read Tonight
3 original bedtime stories for 6 year olds (about 5 minutes each), with a little adventure, a clear lesson and a calm ending, plus tips for moving toward chapter stories.
- Cocoloops vs Yoto vs Dinolingo: Which Is Best for Kids Learning Languages Through Stories?
Yoto, Dinolingo and Cocoloops all help children with stories and languages — but in very different ways. An honest side-by-side comparison of format, languages, ages, screen time and price, so you can pick the right one for your family.
- Hindi Audio Stories for Kids Growing Up Abroad: A Practical Guide for NRI Parents
Your child understands a little Hindi but answers in English? Here's how NRI families in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia and the Gulf keep Hindi alive with 15 minutes of audio stories a day — plus the best free and paid Hindi audio resources for kids aged 2–12.
- The Same Story in 6 Languages: How Multilingual Audio Stories Help Kids Learn
Hearing a story in a language you know, then the same story in a new one, is one of the simplest ways for children to pick up a second language. Here's why it works, how to use it at home, and where to find kids' stories in English, Hindi, Spanish, French, German and Italian.
- Short Hindi Bedtime Stories for Kids (with English Translation)
5 original short Hindi bedtime stories for kids aged 3–8, each in simple Hindi (Devanagari), Roman transliteration and English translation, plus tips for NRI and diaspora parents.
- Storytel Kids Alternative: Cocoloops vs Storytel Kids Mode for Multilingual Families
Looking for a Storytel Kids alternative? An honest comparison of Storytel's Kids Mode and Cocoloops, with a quick look at Audible and Spotify audiobooks, covering languages, ages, offline listening, free trials and price.
- Independence Day 2026: Hindi Stories, Activities & 80th Independence Day Ideas for Kids
It's India's 80th Independence Day — is it the 79th or 80th? Here are Hindi stories, activities, and a real way to turn 15th August into more than a school assembly for your child.
- What Is the Best Age for Children to Learn a Second Language?
There's no single deadline for learning a second language — the sound system, grammar, and vocabulary each have their own window. Here's what the research actually says, stage by stage, from birth through age twelve.
- 7 Real Ways Parents Use Cocoloops to Build a Language Learning Daily Routine for Kids
The hardest part of children's language learning isn't vocabulary or grammar — it's consistency. Here are 7 real ways families weave Cocoloops audiobooks into routines that already exist, without adding a single obligation to their week.
- At What Age Should Kids Start Listening to Audiobooks? Age Guide
Kids can start listening to audiobooks and audio stories from about 18 months, and ages 3 to 5 are the sweet spot. An age-by-age guide to what to expect, how long to listen and what to choose.
- Best Language Learning App for Kids: Stories vs Flashcards
Which is the best language learning app for kids? An honest, research-backed comparison of Duolingo, Lingokids, Studycat and story-based audio platforms — what each does well, where each falls short, and how to choose.
- How Audiobooks Help Children Learn a Foreign Language Faster
The research on comprehensible input explains why story-based listening beats flashcards and drills for children learning a second language — and how to use audiobooks at every age, from infancy to age 12.
- How Stories from Other Cultures Make Children More Empathetic and Open-Minded
Stories are the world's oldest empathy machine. Here's the neuroscience behind how multicultural stories build empathy and open-mindedness in children — and how to use them at every age.
- How to Make a Second Language Stick: 7 Habits for Multilingual Families
Language acquisition works like compound interest: small, consistent daily investments beat brief bursts of intensity every time. Here are the 7 habits that make a second language actually stick in children.
- How to Raise a Multilingual Child Without Speaking the Language Yourself
You don't need to be fluent, hire a tutor, or drill vocabulary to raise a multilingual child. Here's the exact step-by-step method — plus a 7-day starter plan — for parents who don't speak the language themselves.
- OPOL Method: Does One Parent, One Language Really Work?
OPOL (One Parent, One Language) means each parent speaks one language to the child. What research says, pros and cons, and what to do if OPOL isn't working.
- Screen-Free Ways to Expose Your Child to a Second Language Every Day
You don't have to choose between raising a bilingual child and managing screen time. Here are 5 screen-free methods — backed by research on how children actually acquire language — plus a full weekly routine template.
- Signs Your Child Has a Language Delay — And How to Support Them at Home
The range of normal language development is wider than most parenting content admits. Here are the real clinical milestones, the signs that genuinely warrant a professional conversation, and what actually helps at home — for monolingual and bilingual children alike.
- What Is the Easiest Language for a Child to Learn? (Ranked)
For English-speaking kids, Spanish is usually the easiest language to learn, then Italian, French and German. Here's why, ranked by how children really learn.
- Which Languages Does Cocoloops Offer — And How to Choose the Right One for Your Child
French, Spanish, German, Italian, or Hindi — which one should you start with? A practical decision framework for choosing the right language for your child, plus what makes each one distinctive on Cocoloops.
- Will Bilingualism Confuse My Child? 5 Myths Busted by Science
Decades of research say a child's brain is strengthened by two languages, not confused by them. Here's where the 'bilingual confusion' myth came from, and what the science actually says about 5 of the most common fears.
- 10 Benefits of Raising a Bilingual Child (Backed by Research)
Is raising a bilingual child worth it? 10 research-backed benefits: stronger focus, better problem-solving, empathy, career options and long-term brain health.
- How to Raise a Multilingual Kid When You Only Speak One Language
You don't have to speak a second language to raise a multilingual child. Here's the science-backed playbook that monolingual parents are using to successfully raise bilingual kids.
- How to Teach Your Child French at Home (Even If You Don't Speak It)
You don't need a Parisian accent or a teaching degree to raise a French-speaking child. Here's exactly how to build a French-immersive home — even if you can't speak a word of it yourself.
- What Is Cocoloops? Multilingual Audiobooks for Kids Aged 2–12
Cocoloops is a multilingual audiobook platform for children aged 2–12. Discover how it helps expat and heritage language families raise bilingual kids through immersive, expressively narrated stories.
- Bedtime Stories for 5 Year Olds: 10 Short Stories to Read Tonight
10 short bedtime stories for 5 year olds to read aloud tonight (about 3 minutes each): original stories and classic fables, plus the best bedtime books and a calm routine.
- How Audiobooks Help Kids Learn Languages Faster
Discover how audiobooks for kids accelerate language acquisition — including the same-story-in-two-languages method, how to use them at bedtime, and science-backed strategies for raising bilingual and multilingual children.
- 30 No-Screen Activities for 2 Year Olds and Toddlers (No Prep)
30 easy no-screen-time activities for 2 year olds and toddlers: zero-prep ideas, sensory play, indoor energy-burners, quiet time, and what to do while you cook dinner.
