Archive · 12 Aug 2026
Beyond the mould: educationist launches question-answer science book for children
A teacher and grandmother named Sudakshina Kundu Mookerjee wrote a new book for kids called Granny's Tales Our Enchanting Universe.
The book teaches science and the universe using questions and answers.
It started when her granddaughter asked her real science questions.
The book helps children learn through everyday stories instead of memorizing facts.
The book was launched at a café called ICanFlyy Tea Kafi.
At the launch, a group of teachers and other special guests talked about how schools are changing.
They said kids should be allowed to ask questions and think in new ways.
They also said learning can mix many subjects together instead of keeping them separate.
This makes learning more fun and interesting for young minds.
Educationist Sudakshina Kundu Mookerjee launched "Granny's Tales Our Enchanting Universe," a science guide for children in a question-answer format.
The launch at ICanFlyy Tea Kafi included a panel discussion on shifting education trends, cross-curriculum learning, and technology's role in academics.
Panelists included Birla High School principal Loveleen Saigal, filmmaker Subha Das Mollick, educator Nandini Sen, and actor-author Barun Chanda.
Mookerjee said the book was inspired by scientific questions from her granddaughter and aims to teach through everyday occurrences.
Panelists said the book encourages children to question lessons, think outside the box, and embrace interdisciplinary learning beyond rigid subject categories.
- Who
- Educationist and author Sudakshina Kundu Mookerjee, joined by educators Loveleen Saigal, Subha Das Mollick, Nandini Sen, actor-author Barun Chanda, and moderator Oindrila Dutt.
- What
- Launch of Granny's Tales Our Enchanting Universe, a science guide for children written in a question-answer format.
- When
- The article does not specify the exact date of the launch.
- Where
- ICanFlyy Tea Kafi
- Why
- To encourage children's inquisitive minds and promote interdisciplinary, question-based learning beyond rote memorization.
- Book Title
- Granny's Tales Our Enchanting Universe
- Author
- Sudakshina Kundu Mookerjee
- Format
- Question-answer scientific guide for children
- Launch Venue
- ICanFlyy Tea Kafi
- Inspiration
- Scientific queries raised by the author's granddaughter
- Launch Panel
- Loveleen Saigal, Subha Das Mollick, Nandini Sen, Barun Chanda
- Panel Moderator
- Oindrila Dutt, founder, Open Doors