Walking in the Footsteps of a Child

Can we learn from children?Most people will surely say an emphatic “Yes”. However most people think of honesty creativity energy wonder playfulness etc. when they think of what they can learn from children. Yes we can definitely learn all these from them. But what about serious problem solving or what we also call scientific thinking? Now this is where adults will beg to differ and they will differ as long as they do not get to experience once again what it was for them when they were a child. It is for nothing that every great scientist has invariably said that they discovered because they were like a child. This book is a journey of understanding and experiencing the sublime intellect that a child is born with. May every child keep the child in them alive forever – this is one of the best recipes to create a happy and prosperous world.Who this book is for:Children aged 10 years and above and interested in reflecting on their thinking patternsParents interested in answering questions of their child in an interactive manner.---Sharad Mehta a former engineer and MBA dedicated around 15 years to the corporate world before being inspired to transition into education. His journey took a transformative turn when five young children entered his life leading him to become a science educator. Embracing his role as a “misfit” in this new world Sharad navigates the irony of life learning that it often teaches through challenges.