Amar Chitra Katha books for kids

The best Amar Chitra Katha comics to start with are Ganesha (Amar Chitra Katha), Hanuman (Amar Chitra Katha) and Krishna (Amar Chitra Katha). These illustrated retellings of Indian mythology and history are often how children first meet the stories.

5 books, checked for age-appropriate content. Updated 24 September 2026.

Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken.

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Ages 6–12
Ganesha (Amar Chitra Katha)
by Anant Pai
A child-friendly indian myths, epics, deities and animal wisdom title for English-language or bilingual family reading.
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Ages 6–12
Hanuman (Amar Chitra Katha)
by Anant Pai
A child-friendly indian myths, epics, deities and animal wisdom title for English-language or bilingual family reading.
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Ages 6–12
Krishna (Amar Chitra Katha)
by Anant Pai
A child-friendly indian myths, epics, deities and animal wisdom title for English-language or bilingual family reading.
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Ages 6–12
Shiva (Amar Chitra Katha)
by Anant Pai
A child-friendly indian myths, epics, deities and animal wisdom title for English-language or bilingual family reading.
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Ages 7–13
Akbar (Amar Chitra Katha)
by Anant Pai
A child-friendly indian history, historical figures, courts, monuments and objects title for English-language or bilingual family reading.
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Questions parents ask

Q: Are Amar Chitra Katha comics good for kids?

Yes. They are short, fully illustrated and cover mythology, history and folk tales, so they suit reluctant readers and curious ones alike. Some include battles, so check the ages on each book.

Q: How are the books on this list chosen?

Every book comes from Bookstaken's catalogue of 300+ children's books, where each title is rated for violence, fear, romance and language. A book only appears here if it fits the ages on this page and stays within the content limits for the youngest of them. Popular, well-reviewed books and series come first, and the list mixes Indian authors with international favourites.

Q: Where can I buy these books in India?

Each book has a Get book button that opens it on Amazon India. Most are also in bookshops, on Flipkart and in school and public libraries. Outside India, search the same title on your local Amazon or bookshop site.

Q: Can I get a list made for my own child?

Yes. Bookstaken's free book recommendation quiz asks about your child's age, interests, reading level and anything to avoid, then picks seven books matched to them. It takes about two minutes.

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