| Title | : | Bhimrao Ambedkar: The Boy Who Asked Why |
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| ISBN | : | 9350466848 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9789350466841 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 |
| Publication | : | Published January 1, 2015 |
The ‘whys’ shout louder in little Bhim’s head as he grows up, trailed constantly by the monster of untouchability. They catapult him into a lifetime of struggle for equality. They shape the remarkable ideas that are the cornerstone of the Indian Constitution, which he drafted as India’s first Law Minister.
The Boy Who Asked Why follows the life of an extraordinary man, ‘Babasaheb’ Bhimrao Ambedkar, who energised the struggle against caste prejudice. His fiery speeches and writings urged Dalits to protest against the inhumanity they suffered, and continue to suffer. This straightforward telling, visualised with quirky imagination, brings to children a man whose story will raise their awareness of discrimination — leading them, perhaps, to ask their own whys.
Bhimrao Ambedkar: The Boy Who Asked Why Reviews
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An excellent introductory biography of Bhimrao Ambedkar who was born into a poor low Mahar caste, treated as untouchables and subjected to socio-economic discrimination. Later in life, he campaigned against social discrimination against Untouchables, while also supporting the rights of women and labor. He was Independent India's first law minister and the principal architect of the Constitution of India.
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An impactful way of introducing Dr. Ambedkar to young readers!
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*I received a digital copy of this book as part of the KidLitExchange. This does not affect my review.*
Wow! I love children's books where both parent and child learns something, and this book about a well known name in India's history is introduced to readers around the world. I have never heard of Bhimrao Ambedkar, and I'm sure many others haven't either, but I'm so glad to see the change one person could bring about, and that there is good in the world. It is a great resource for teachers, librarians, and parents! -
I read this book to my daughter on Ambedkar's birthday. However, we could not finish reading this because she was so overwhelmed with emotions we had to stop in between. But this kind of book is such a necessity for the children to learn. I love children's books that go against stereotyping and bigotry and support inclusion.
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Who was little Bhim? How does one make the story of Ambedkar accessible to children? This book seeks to answer these questions. Using the picture book format, it tells the story of Ambedkar's childhood in brief. Read if you want to know about Ambedkar but don't know where to start.
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Beautiful book for children, maybe 10+.
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Must Read. Must buy for yourself and/or your child!
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It often seems that many individuals merely accept their fate or societal rules without questioning them. However, a quick review of history often reveals that nothing changes unless some brave soul does ask those hard questions such as why something has to be a certain way. In this brief biography, readers will learn about Bhimrao Ambedkar who dared to ask why about the caste system in India. The last child in a family of fourteen children, Bhim was a curious child, eager to learn. But when he attended school, the other children and most teachers ostracized him because of his caste. He was an Untouchable. Schooling in the United States further awakened him to the unfairness of the caste system, and once he returned home, he worked to change things, writing, speaking, and attracting followers. As India's first Law Minister, he helped write the laws in the Constitution that would spell change for others. while I enjoyed the story and its illustrations, I would have liked to have read more about how those changes came to be and how much progress has been against the caste system in today's world. Still, I was excited to learn about this man.
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Bhimrao Ambedkar was born into a dalit caste you may know them as untouchables), but as he grew he began to question why he was treated as terribly as he was. Why did he have to drink from a different fountain? Why couldn't he sit at a desk with the other children? Ambedkar would grow up to lead the fight against social discrimination and challenge the caste system. He also, fun fact, was one of if not the chief architect of the Constitution of India. Like Regina Persisted, this is a short picture book biography that does a good job explaining the caste system and Ambedkar's fight against it. I definitely learned things, and put India next on my "let's learn about countries" list. Another good diverse read for kids.
