Dale Carnegie was an American author and lecturer. He developed several courses on improvement of interpersonal skills. He is well known for his books How to Win Friends and Influence People (1936) and How to Stop Worrying and Start Living (1948). The book in review, Dale Carnegie for Children is an abridged version of his bestselling books, adapted by Ashwitha Jayakumar and divided into four parts.
The readers are first introduced to the life and background of Dale Carnegie. This sets the tone for the rest of the book. The book contains real-life stories and suggestions that highlight the multiple interpersonal skills young readers need to face the various circumstances and setbacks in their life. The first section of the book is related to how the reader can be a good person to oneself and to those around them. The second section talks about how the reader can become a collaborative leader and an excellent team player. The third section highlights how one can enhance his or her skills as an orator and the final section talks about managing stress and the importance of being content and happy.