The greatest ‘showman’ in the history of Indian entertainment; actor, producer, and director Raj Kapoor has had a tremendous influence on Indian cinema. His journey in cinema started at the age of 10 and spanned close to 80 films over 55 years. A visionary who represented life in India on screen, and whose films put smiles on faces and made us laugh and cry, and whose stories brought audiences together. Introduce your young one to the life and legacy of this cultural legend through this book. This product contains reading material as well as 5 interactive activities (3 inside the book and 2 additional sheets) and requires a child’s active participation. We’d love for your child to feel a deep connection with our books and to hold them dear. Ages: 3 years and above Pages: 30, with two additional activity sheets Book Type: Paperback, matte laminate with punching & perfect binding Size: 8 1/4″ * 11 3/4″ (A4) – 29.7cm * 21cm * 0.3cm Weight: 235gms ISBN: 978-93-5445-737-1 Please click on the link to see a short video of the book https://youtu.be/2Is7Lyrsg7s How to read Yug People? The Yug People series has been carefully designed for littles ones to experience these stories over a few stages: 1st Phase: In the illustration based reading phase, children understand the content through the art. 2nd Phase: The next phase is the read aloud phase in which parents and children spend quality time while reading the pages aloud. This stage helps children develop their grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. 3rd Phase: Then comes the self read phase. Children are able to recognize words and read sentences on their own. In this stage, they hone their reading skills, develop phonetic understanding and can now memorize text. 4th Phase: The learning phase is the fourth stage in this process. After going over the text several times, children shift from rote learning to a deeper understanding of the text. They are now able to recognize teachings from the text and explain it in their own words. What makes filmmakers important? A filmmaker represents the lives, hopes and dreams of their time. They are immensely creative, and observe the world through their unique lens. A filmmaker has an artistic vision, a dream that pushes them to tell stories of people in so many different ways. They represent humankind for generations and generations to see. A film shows you how the world has changed and is changing, and filmmakers are the people who document this in their bold fashion. What are the benefits of reading? The holistic benefits of reading are aplenty: ~ Reading aids in the development of the child’s cognitive abilities, including memory, comprehension and learning. ~ If you want your child’s vocabulary and language skills to improve, read to them for at least 30 minutes every day. ~ Reading helps a child’s analytical thinking skills to improve, as well as strengthens focus and concentration. ~ There is no better way of encouraging children to think creatively and to be curious. Spark a child’s imagination and watch them transform into happier, more confident and more self assured little humans. ~ Reading is an excellent way to spend quality time with your children Why is it important for children to read about India? Culture, identity, dreams and knowledge are closely knit with one another. Our books will familiarise children with various facets of Indian culture. Many of these stories are not as popularly known and widely read as they ought to be. Reading about our country will evoke a sense of pride in our collective history and identity. An in-depth knowledge of our history will create a deeper bond with our heritage and ingrain a rich value system that is decidedly tied with our identity. The great men and women of our country are inspirational, and children can learn a lot from their lives and accomplishments. When children discover role models they can identify with, they thrive and start dreaming of goals they can work towards. We want a brighter future for our children and the country, let’s start with showing our children that they can achieve anything they put their minds to! What is Yug People? Yug People is a series about visionaries and game-changers who have left a lasting legacy and played a monumental role in India's history. Through dedication, perseverance and grit, these dynamic personalities forged their own paths and are an inspiration. Their lives and incredible stories have shown us that humans have the capacity to overcome their greatest obstacles, to fight the odds and come out victorious, if we can out our mind This series includes sports legend Milkha Singh, industrialist Jamsetji Tata, scientist and former President APJ Abdul Kalam, freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, actor Raj Kapoor and the courageous Neerja Bhanot amongst many others.
