Kintaro, the Nature Boy

By Ralph F. McCarthy

Legend of Kintaro is one of Japan's most enduring and popular children's stories. Kintaro was raised in the forest by his beautiful young mother, and his gentle nature and prodigious strength win him the love and admiration of all forest creatures. This classic Japanese fairy tale is retold in rhyming style, with classic illustrations to appeal to both children and adults. Kintaro is a strong, gentle boy, who is chosen by a famous samurai for his band of warriors. He sets off with the warriors, and soon they encounter a fierce group of demons ...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 477002102X
• ISBN13: 9784770021021
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Kodansha
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.2" x 5.1"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Not exactly accurate, but good pictures and rhythm

First off, technically, the story slightly diverges from the original Japanese story... mostly to preserve rhyme in the translation. Overall, very happy with this book and the rest of the series (Kodansha Bilingual). My son (who is part Japanese) enjoys hearing stories different than the same old Grimm tales, and it also teaches him a little Japanese folklore.