Age rating and parents' guide:The Vedas and Upanishads for Children
by Roopa Pai
Ages 10–14
The Vedas and Upanishads for Children by Roopa Pai is best for children aged 10–14. It has mild violence, a few mildly scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Mythic conflict and philosophical vocabulary; useful for parent-guided discussion.
A child-friendly tour of ideas, stories and questions from the Vedas and Upanishads.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- Mild
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Mythic conflict and philosophical vocabulary; useful for parent-guided discussion.
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Non-fiction
- A steady start that picks up quickly
- Some illustrations
- Emotionally light
- Indian author, setting or story
Great for kids who like
- Non-Fiction
- Indian stories
Reading mood
- Informative
Good to talk about
- Non-Fiction
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