Book Review: Stand Up For Yourself by Vandana Sehgal

 Author: Vandana Sehgal
 Age Group: Ideal for 5–10 years
 Genre: Children’s Fiction / Life Skills
 Illustrated by Arushi Sharma
 Pages: 29

 

Being a parent of a young child, I often wondered how to teach my little one to speak up for herself. From the very first day she entered grade 3, she would come home with small complaints—“Mumma, this boy did this to me,” or “That girl didn’t play with me.”

Even after explaining things to her many times, she still struggled to understand how to respond in such situations. That’s when I came across the book Stand Up For Yourself by Vandana Sehgal. The catchy title immediately grabbed my attention, and I decided to order it.

I’m truly grateful that I introduced this book to her at just the right time. Through the character “Dory,” she began to understand the importance of speaking up for herself confidently and calmly. It made a meaningful difference in how she sees and handles everyday situations.

One proud mom moment for me was when she asked me to explain the title in depth — it turned into such a meaningful conversation about confidence and self-expression.

 

My daughter and I recently read this beautiful book together, and I have to say—it's extra special because this was the first book she read all by herself! She picked up so many new words and absolutely loved the illustrations. The language is simple, engaging, and perfect for young readers. And guess what became her favorite part? The cheese toast recipe! She has already tried making it all by herself.

Being a parent, it becomes our responsibility to introduce our children to books they can relate to—ones that help them learn meaningful lessons for life. Books are not just about reading; they shape a child’s thoughts, emotions, and confidence from an early age. They begin to understand real-life situations gently.

You must pick this book if you are a parent of a school-going kid. You’ll find this book a light-hearted read filled with gentle life lessons.

Awesome work, and many congratulations, ma'am, for your first children’s book! We’re already waiting for Part 2!

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