Ack Comics (Amar Chitra Katha) February 2025 Solicitations

Ancient Tales of Wit and Wisdom (5 in 1) is a captivating collection of some of India's most beloved folktales. This compilation features timeless stories such as A Bag of Gold Coins, Choice of Friends, How Friends are Parted, The Tiger and the Woodpecker, and Friend and Foes.

Son of the beautiful goddess Ganga, the giver of life, the lad was born to greatness. Not only was he handsome and wise, he was also equally adept on the battlefield or in a regal court. As this tale reveals, Bheeshma is best remembered for his exceptional honesty and kindness. Who else would have uncomplainingly suffered the trials of kingship without its comforts? Who else would have chosen long years of loneliness just to pander to a father's whim?

What did Vayu do, when Indra fatally wounded his son? Why did Agni burn down the Khandava forest? How did Pushan lose his teeth? Who gave Prithvi her name? The stories of these celestial beings are endlessly fascinating. Devas are powerful deities who perform different cosmic duties that keep the universe alive. Some control elements of nature, some others decide the fate of mortals. While some nurture life, others safeguard it. Amar Chitra Katha brings you Devas, a collection of ten enchanting stories about deities from the Vedas. Though their worship has declined over time, their stories live on in our legends as a true reminder of the divinity in the world around us.

As dawn breaks, Surya, the Sun God, leaps over the horizon in his chariot, pulled by seven radiant horses. As he rises into the sky he spreads light and warmth all over the world. The great Ganga king, Narasimha Rao, commissioned 1200 artisans to recreate this scene in stone. The Konark Sun Temple is a place where the lines between fact, fiction and folklore have blurred over time. Amar Chitra Katha interweaves the history of the 13th century monument with some of the mythology associated with it.

The Hindu religion reveres Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva as the three main Gods. Lord Brahma is the creator, Lord Vishnu the protector and Lord Shiva the destroyer. The aim of comic book is to make the children aware of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva is worshipped on the same scale as Lord Vishnu in the Hindu households. He wreaks terror in the hearts of the evil minded and is regarded with warmth and piety among the good hearted. He resides in Mount Kailash and never fails to answer the prayers for help from his devotees. The different stories in this collection are Sati and Shiva, Shiva and Parvati and Tales of Shiva, Ganesha and Karttikeya. A Children's Bookshelf Selection: Each month our editor's pick the best books for children and young adults by age to be a part of the children's bookshelf. These are editorial recommendations made by our team of experts. Our monthly reading list includes a mix of bestsellers and top new releases and evergreen books that will help enhance a child's reading life.

Sanjna basked in the warmth of her husband, the radiant Sun God, Surya. But sometimes, the sun's glare got uncomfortably fierce and Sanjna could not bear it. She devised the perfect cover for herself, Chhaya, her mirror image! Away from the blazing Surya, the lonely Sanjna pined for her beloved. Eventually, a way had to be found to ensure everyone's happiness.