'Kintaro, the Nature Boy' by Ralph F. McCarthy

'Kintaro, the Nature Boy' retold by Ralph F. McCarthy is a story

from Japanese culture told for us Americans. Now, this is a well constructed, but physically small, book that does not lend itself to being read to a child. It has Japanese style full color art work and the story is in two languages. 

Another point is that the traditional dress of Kintaro shows his naked rear end. The book does have some violence and the hero fights monsters.  

All in all, the question should be 'what age group is this for?' and only you can decide if it's right for your child. 

Who should read this book? Folks who are okay with a young boy's rear end. 

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