Amar Chitra Katha Folktales Collection by Christopher Baretto

 Amar Chitra Katha Folktales Omnibus by Christopher Baretto | Book Review

I was searching for a good and thought-provoking collection of stories for my kids. My kids, like other kids, are fond of bedtime stories, and I usually try narrating them stories from ancient times. I prefer retelling stories that not only are funny but also impart a deep lesson in the minds of the reader. When I stumbled upon this book, it seemed to be apt for my search.

This omnibus is a collection of twenty-five astounding folktales from different states, regions, and cultures of the Indian subcontinent, giving readers a unique flavour of local daily life, customs, traditions, dressing, and food habits. Each tale has a flavour of rich tapestry from the great epics and mythology or the ancient history of this rich land.

This book shares stories from different regions and is divided into four sections:

• Amazing folktales from South Asia

• Fascinating folktales from India

• Favourite Indian folktales

• Funny Folktales

I used to read Amar Chitra Katha comics in my childhood, so this book was a new adaptation of them. Amar Chita Katha was founded in 1967 and is a household name in India. It is synonymous with the visual reinvention of quintessentially Indian stories from the great epics, mythology, history, literature, oral folktales, and many other sources.

Each story imparted a fresh perspective on life. I admired reading all the stories, but a few lie deep in my mind and heart. I liked:

• The Chain of Good Deeds

• Half Knowledge

• The Wise Four

• Stars in the pond

• Choice of Friends

The best part of this book is its spacing, size of letters, and beautiful illustrations of the stories. Children between the ages of 8 and 14 can easily understand the meaning of words and be allured by the depiction of stories. Little kids can imbibe the moral of the story by simply looking at the pictures. This book is in four volumes. I loved reading the first one, and I am eager to explore the others too.

The author has narrated the stories in an evocative and easy-to-understand manner. His unique storytelling style helps the reader understand the hidden lessons behind the stories.

Overall, this book is a sweet and light read for all kids. My kids loved hearing the stories and could relate to the stories as well. I would recommend this book to all. 

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