Milkha Singh

The Flying Sikh’s journey from childhood through tragedy and finally to glory has been extraordinary and exemplary. Take a look at the life of one of the greatest sportsmen of our country, and learn the true value of dedication and perseverance.

A man who once wanted to be a dacoit, but was persuaded by his brother to join the Indian Army, and a few years later represented India in the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and even the Olympics! It is a thrilling journey filled with turns and twists, heartbreak, victory and glory.

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.

Age: 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: 978-93-5419-661-4

Please click on the link to see a short video of the book https://youtu.be/WHZ7JAObZ3U

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 sportspeople extraordinary?  

There are many people who crumble under pressure, while sportsmen and women are energised by it. Sportspeople are self motivated, disciplined and are adept in controlling their minds. They have a driven competitive spirit, strongly believe in themselves and can focus to work towards a goal.  

Sports also teaches one how to work well in a team, to be a good leader and to trust others. Most importantly, sports teaches you that you can’t win always. Losing is a part of the process, and that you should learn from your mistakes and move forward.  

These are excellent and important qualities to possess even in everyday life. Learn from the sportspeople around you and strive to be the best version of you! 

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.