The Constitution of India-An Illustrated Children’s Book- Sutapa Basu

Book: The Constitution of India-An Illustrated Children’s Book
Author: Sutapa Basu
Illustrators: Shalini Soni Mazumdar & Shubham Lakhera
Publisher: Wonder House

I was provided a media copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Do you have an idea of the basic tenets of the Constitution of India?

Ever wondered what makes India’s democracy work? This book is your ticket to exploring the Constitution in a way that’s fun, interactive, and easy to grasp! With vibrant illustrations and simple, engaging language, it breaks down complex ideas into bite-sized lessons, helping young minds understand their rights, responsibilities, and the power of their voice.  Why You’ll Love This Book-Democracy Made Simple: Big ideas explained in a clear, accessible way, Bright & Engaging Illustrations: Learning that’s as colorful as it is fun!,  Empowering Young Citizens: Know your rights, duties, and the pillars of democracy, Interactive & Thought-Provoking: Encourages questions, discussions, and real-world connections, and Your ultimate guide to democracy—made easy and exciting!

Most of our introductions to the Constitution of India have been through the Social Studies classes and text books. As Citizens, most of us have not actually taken out the time and read this book that forms the basis of our lives as citizens of the country. Sutapa takes out the essence of this bedrock of democracy and presents it in a compact, easy to read and understand way in this edition. Each of the founding blocks has been explained word by word. The book explores the various aspects of the preamble, the meaning of Socialist, Secular and Democratic Republic. What I loved about the book is that it is filled with illustrations outlining the topic Sutapa is talking about in the book. Another aspect that stands out is that it is written in a simple language, keeping in mind the target group of kids and young adults. The topics which are usually complex to understand have been beautifully explained, and the food for thought that she has left in each chapter would encourage the young citizens to read more and explore. The section of the book where she talks about the history of the constitution, key people who were instrumental in creating the constitution and the brief introduction to them was a wonderful addition to the book.

This is an edition of the Constitution of India that should certainly be a part of the learning curve for every child and young adult to help them know more about the country they live in, and how our country is run and managed. The book scores a 5/5 for me.

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