The Story of Gandhi - (The Story of Biographies) by Susan B Katz (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Discover the life of Gandhi--a story for kids ages 6 to 9 about building bridges to peace

Gandhi was one of the most important leaders in history. He used peaceful protests and other nonviolent methods to stand up for equal rights for all people. Before he showed the world that peaceful actions can create powerful change, he was a shy young boy who kept to himself. He studied hard in school, became a lawyer, and used his skills to help others.

Explore how Gandhi went from being a quiet kid growing up in India to one of the bravest and most outspoken leaders in the entire world. How will his strength and dedication inspire you to do great things?

• Independent reading--This Gandhi biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
• Critical thinking--Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Gandhi's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
• A lasting legacy--Dive deeper into the ways Gandhi changed the world for future generations, including you.

Gandhi started out as a dreamer, just like you! Learn more about his life with The Story of Gandhi.

Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of the Story Of series, including famous figures like: Martin Luther King Jr., Barack Obama, Malala Yousafzai, Princess Diana, and John Lewis.

Review Quotes

"The Story of Gandhi is part of a very good series of biography books for young readers. Getting children to learn about men and women who made significant contributions to society will benefit them by inspiring them even in small ways to do what the others did. Gandhi was one of the most significant leaders in history. He spoke about peace, respect for all people, and giving everyone equal rights. This book tells how he came to do all these things that children should emulate." --Israel Drazin, author

"This is a must-read and is beneficial for adults and children. Gandhi made the world a better place, and we should all strive to be like him. This book is packed with simple and beneficial information, and the pictures are great." --Jeremiah L. Olson

"This is such a great book for us to read with our kids. The story is written in a way that is easy for kids to follow and has lots of talking points to engage with the kids and get a conversation going. Gandhi's story is so important and inspiring, and it has been fun to read this with our kids. It is good to read together or as a family to stop and take time to discuss the book and really get the most out of this inspiring story. We are really happy with it and definitely recommend it." --Cass Young

About the Author

Susan B. Katz is an author, National Board-Certified Teacher, and educational consultant. She has taught for more than 25 years and has five published books, including My Mama Earth and All Year Round. Visit her online at SusanKatzBooks.com.