Grand Amar Chitra Katha Collection - Boxset of 12 books (The Amar Chitra Katha Collection)

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Buy Grand Amar Chitra Katha Collection - Boxset of 12 books (The Amar Chitra Katha Collection) by Amar Chitra Katha (ISBN: 9789356998384) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Good option for gifting, neat packaging and looks good. Very good for children trying to learn English. But paper quality is mediocre. Has images and large font. Each book has 5 stories. Review: My Combined Review & Comparison: Festival vs Grand Amar Chitra Katha Collections If you’re like me, picking between the Festival (5‑book) and Grand (12‑book) Amar Chitra Katha collections is a bit of a balancing act: cost, space, how many stories you want, and what purpose the books will serve. I’ve used both sets (or at least looked closely), and here’s how they stack up from my experience/perspective. --- What I Appreciate About Both Wonderful storytelling & illustrations: Both sets continue what Amar Chitra Katha is known for—folktales, moral stories, cultural heritage, nicely illustrated chapter books. If you enjoy folklore and cultured children’s literature, neither set disappoints. Great quality: The physical build (paper, binding, print) feels good. They’re books you can hand down, share, or display. Educational + entertaining: Both sets give you fun stories and little lessons. Perfect for children’s reading, family storytelling, or just keeping cultural connections alive. --- Key Differences & Which Might Suit You Better Feature Festival Collection (5 Books) Grand Collection (12 Books) Size / Breadth Smaller, more compact. Includes Funny Folktales, Tales of Wit and Wisdom, Amazing Folktales from South Asia, Jataka Tales, Fabulous Fables from India. Much larger. 12 books: includes all of the above plus others like Stories from the Panchatantra, Royal Fantasy Stories, Favourite Indian Folktales, Unusual Fables from India, Fascinating Stories from India, Witty Minister Stories, etc. Variety & Novelty Because it’s a smaller set, there’s less repetition; it gives you a focused sampling across different kinds of stories. If you want a taste of what Amar Chitra Katha chapter‑books are like, you get that well with Festival. Offers greater variety. More themes, more moral styles, more storytelling modes. If you read through Festival fast, Grand gives more to explore, so less chance of running out of new stuff. Cost & Value Lower upfront cost (fewer books). Good value if you just want something small or as a gift. But price per book might be a bit higher because of packaging, etc. Higher overall cost, but more “book per dollar” value if you intend to use/keep/read many of them. Over time, the Grand set gives you more stories for less incremental cost. Space / Storage Easier to store. Less shelf space needed, lighter, easier to travel with. Needs more shelf space, more storage, more commitment. If you’ve got limited space, might be a downside. Best Use Case Excellent for casual use: gifting, starting a collection, sampling, or for younger readers who may not stick with a large library. Best for someone who knows they’ll read many stories, want variation, wants long‑term library building (kids, classrooms, parents who plan to share). --- My Verdict: Which One I’d Pick & Why If I were you, here’s how I’d decide: For getting started or giving as a small gift → I’d go with the Festival Collection. It’s more affordable, still meaningful, and gives you a strong sample. If you (or your gift recipient) love it, you can always upgrade later. For long‑term value or heavy readers → I’d choose the Grand Collection. Because after a while Festival might feel too small or repetitive if you want diversity, and Grand gives more stories to keep interest up, more moral variety, etc. If I had to choose one set, I’d lean toward the Grand simply because I like having options and not running out of new stories, especially if more than one person will be reading. But if my priority was cost, space, or just “dip my toes in,” the Festival is unbeatable.