We, The Children Of India

by Seth Leila

Overview

Former Chief Justice Leila Seth makes the words of the Preamble to the Constitution understandable to even the youngest reader. What is a democratic republic, why are we secular, what is sovereignty? Believing that it is never too early for young people to learn about the Constitution, she tackles these concepts and explains them in a manner everyone can grasp and enjoy. Accompanied by numerous photographs, captivating and inspiring illustrations by acclaimed illustrator Bindia Thapar, and delightful bits of trivia, We, the Children of India is essential reading for every young citizen.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780143331513
Publisher:	Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd
Publication date:	08/20/2019
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Leila Seth was the first woman judge of the Delhi High Court and the first women to be Chief Justice of a state in India. She retired as Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh in 1992. She was a member of the 15th Law Commisiion of India and responsible for the report on Free and Compulsory Education of Children. She is involved in human rights activities and with a number of schools and colleges. She has a diplomatic in Montessori education. In 2003, her autobiography On Balance was published by Penguin to much critical acclaim. She passed away in 2017.