{"product_id":"unusual-fables-from-india-by-christopher-baretto-amar-chitra-katha-folktales-series","title":"Unusual Fables From India by Christopher Baretto (Amar Chitra Katha Folktales Series)","description":"\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-id=\"dsz752-m31zb3-56f7s6-hbrry3\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\" data-csa-c-asin=\"9354222714\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" class=\"celwidget\" id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"140\" data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"159\" data-start=\"113\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"501\" data-start=\"161\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"188\" data-start=\"161\"\u003eUnusual Fables from India\u003c\/em\u003e is a delightful anthology that brings together rare and lesser-known folktales from across India. Originally adapted from classic \u003cstrong data-end=\"340\" data-start=\"319\"\u003eAmar Chitra Katha\u003c\/strong\u003e comics, this collection introduces readers to a vivid array of characters and moral stories told through imaginative scenarios. Some notable narratives include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"749\" data-start=\"503\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"570\" data-start=\"503\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"570\" data-start=\"505\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"512\" data-start=\"505\"\u003eAli\u003c\/strong\u003e, who unexpectedly encounters a remarkably helpful donkey,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"673\" data-start=\"571\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"673\" data-start=\"573\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"598\" data-start=\"573\"\u003eSubbanna and Savithri\u003c\/strong\u003e, two misers whose fortunes shift dramatically after a cruel twist of fate,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"749\" data-start=\"674\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"749\" data-start=\"676\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"687\" data-start=\"676\"\u003eKa Miaw\u003c\/strong\u003e, a creature learning the complexities of living among humans,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"889\" data-start=\"751\"\u003e...alongside many other captivating figures from regions seldom explored in mainstream compilations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1312\" data-start=\"891\"\u003eThis volume spans around 128 pages and is formatted as a visually appealing paperback, aimed squarely at children and young adult readers. What makes it especially memorable is that this marks the first time these Amar Chitra Katha stories have been transformed into chapter-book style—a fresh literary incarnation for a beloved comic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1317\" data-start=\"1314\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1361\" data-start=\"1319\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1655\" data-start=\"1363\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1363\"\u003eChristopher Baretto\u003c\/strong\u003e is a multifaceted creative based in Mumbai. While he may be best known as a stand-up comedian—seen in his online sketches and YouTube channel—he is also an accomplished children’s author and writer for podcasts and advertisement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2020\" data-start=\"1657\"\u003eBaretto frequently adapts timeless Indian folktales into accessible forms, channeling the spirit of Amar Chitra Katha into fresh narratives for new audiences. 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