Let’s face it civics study was boring in school. It won’t be surprising if you ever bunked that. But why did we found the chapters boring or rather confusing? Maybe time to think about that. If you have 10 years old coming up with doubts about the same? Then, one can not recommend a better book than The Constitution of India for Children by Subhadra Sen Gupta.
Title: The Constitution of India for Children
Author: Subhadra Sen Gupta
Publisher: Puffin
Genre: Children’s History | Non-fiction
Get your copy: Paperback | Kindle
My take on “The Constitution of India for Children by Subhadra Sen Gupta”
While growing up many adults were and still are confused about the facts and history of our constitution. Author Subhadra Sen Gupta has beautifully simplified the need, importance, and functionality of the longest written constitution in the world.
The book is divided into 7 chapters and some interesting facts. It also contains an extract of the famous speech by Nehru, “Tryst with Destiny”. One that is often tampered and misinterpreted.
While there exists a puzzlement on the need for the constitution, the book covers why and how it came into existence. It conveys how the political, economic and social scenario of India were evaluated while structuring the document. Further, the complexity of preamble is simplified for children and readers of all ages. The keywords in the preamble are described and the amendments are justified.
Additionally, it showcases the valiant efforts of our leaders, men, and women together, unsung voices and the drafting committee.
The text is complemented with smart yet simple analogies.
The sharp and witty illustrations by Tapas Guha brings charm to the straight forward words.
A must-read for all. A reference book that deserves appreciation in every bookshelf for children of India.
Recommended for kids aged 10+ years.
Rating *****/5.
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These are some good recommendations for kids books. My nephew loves reading such books. He has two of these at present.
Sounds great! Thanks for visiting.
Good to know that works too! I learn so much from you as well! Keep it up great post.
Very useful book, thanks for writing about it.
Pleasure you found this one helpful.
This is a great find, Pragnya. I remember couple of years back when I used to teach history and civics. Children used to be so disinterested and they just mugged up to gain marks. But I think this book can really give better insight to our children about our constitution.
Glad you found this book useful.Thanks for visiting Debi
Thank you for sharing all the details so neatly. Important read for my daughter when she turns of that age.
The current political scenario definitely need such books need to be circulated amongst children to imbibe in them the real life values.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Fareha.
As a teacher I have always seen Stu are furious for sst subject..this book will give them clear thoughts.iam going to recommend this to my Stu from now onwards.
Coming from a teacher these words are music to my ears. Thanks for your appreciation, Pallavi.
I have read this book and completely agree with your pointers. This book is a guide to constitution and our children can easily understand it.
Glad to hear that our views match. 🙂
Must add on book to my son’s reading list, our kids should be well known about the constitution and it’s importance, your post is a reminder call for me Pragnya, as a mother its my duty to let aware my kiddos regarding history and amendments of my nation.Thanks!
so happy to hear your words Archana. Thanks for visiting.
Thank u so much for sharing this.. never knew about this book but will definitely include this in my list for my son to read it.
Superb Supriti.
We need to protect our democracy and the best way is with the right knowledge. It is best to start young so I do love this idea. Good review where you have made so many of us aware of this important book.
Happy to know your thoughts Brinda.
It is so important, especially in the current political scenario, that our children learn about the Constitution. There is no greater way to learn and retain information on any subject than through a story book. Will definitely get this one for the kids in my house.
This won’t be a storybook but yet few citations are there. Surely this one would help children to understand about the constitution.
woww.. i loved reading about constitution on India when i was in school, wish we had such an interesting book about the constitution back then. will grab a copy for my nephew.
You are a rare one Rashmi and we need such people who actually understand people.
Thanks for sharing the review of this book.
Although my elder kiddo has now learnt a lot about the constitution I look forward to this book for my younger one who often does ask me queries about the constitution, what is economy etc.
Thanks for visiting Pragun.
Oh this is quite a good book once my kids turn 10. I want them to know about the constitution of India.
Good to hear that Cindy.
I completely agree with you, understanding indian constitution had never been easy and now, as a parent too, this topic seems overwhelming. but this book looks a perfect answer for our all quarries. will surly check this out for angel. thanks a lot for sharing info about it.
Glad to hear that Surbhi.