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The Story of Ferdinand (Paperback) (Paperback)
by Munro Leaf (Author), Robert Lawson (Illustrator)
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This simple tale of a mild-mannered bull who loves to smell flowers but ends up in a bull fight is an absolute treasure. |
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Author: Munro Leaf (Author), Robert Lawson (Illustrator)
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. in: October, 2000
ISBN: 0448421909
Pages: 32
Measurements: 7.9 x 7.3 x 0.1 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BC00361
Other information: ISBN-13: 978-0448421902
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Written in 1936 this beautiful story of Ferdinand, a gentle calf that grows into a very large but peace-loving bull has enchanted millions of people and continues to do so to this day.
Robert Lawson of Rabbit Hill fame has done a great job with the black and white drawings of Ferdinand and his surroundings, filled with humorous details of the Spanish bull-fighting world.
Monro Leaf's tale shows what happens when a bumble bee's sting brings Ferdinand, unexpectedly to the attention of the bull ring scouts.
It's a true classic. Enjoy this sweet message about being yourself and make Ferdinand a friend for life.
Target readers:
Kids aged up 4
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Munro Leaf (December 4, 1905 – December 21, 1976), was an American author of children's literature. He's best known for his 1936 book The Story of Ferdinand, a story about a bull who preferred smelling flowers to bullfighting. The book sparked considerable controversy, as it was seen by some as pacifist; it was consequently banned in Nazi Germany.
Born in Hamilton, Maryland, he graduated from the University of Maryland in 1927, and from Harvard University with a master's degree in English literature in 1931. During the Second World War, he and Ted Geisel (a.k.a. Dr. Seuss) created the pamphlet, This Is Ann, about a mosquito who spread malaria to men who failed to take precautions.
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A true classic with a timeless message, The Story of Ferdinand has enchanted readers since it was first published in 1936. All the other bulls would run and jump and butt their heads together. But Ferdinand would rather sit and smell the flowers. So what will happen when our pacifist hero is picked for the bullfights in Madrid? This new edition contains the complete original text of the story and the original illustrations with watercolor tones added.
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J. H. Sweet (MSL quote), USA
<2007-03-12 00:00>
This is an enchanting and timeless tale, and is everything a children's book should be. The message is not simply one of peace and commitment to an ideal, but also one of basic karma, existentialist philosophy of choice and responsibility, and the need for all to follow the Golden Rule.
The Story of Ferdinand lets children know it is okay to stay true to their characters, and will encourage them to think their way out of situations, rather than muscle their way out. Ferdinand's peaceful and contented nature is something all human beings should all aspire to.
Having been stung by many bees in my youth, mainly while traipsing barefoot through clover and accidentally stepping on them, I have great sympathy for our hero and the situation he finds himself in. The realization that even small events and actions can have a tremendous impact on our lives, and everything else that surrounds us in this world, is beautifully presented in this story. How Ferdinand chooses to deal with his plight at being taken away to fight is, of course, the heart and significance of this tale. His choice of poetic action is a perfect lesson in morality and provides the lasting appeal for this book.
I recommend this classic for all ages and peoples, especially in our troubled times. It has a wonderful philosophy of life message; and even if readers choose not to apply the lesson to real life, the charming tale of Ferdinand is worth reading simply for its power to delight and entertain.
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Dave Essel (MSL quote), Kazakhstan
<2007-03-12 00:00>
A charming story with drawings of real artistry and taste. I had this book as a child and wanted it for my children.
Plenty of other reviews rightly praise the book so I will simply say that, yes, of course, it's a five-star childrens' book.
One further thing needs praising, however: the quality of the actual book. This does the contents honour: first class paper and a lovely binding make the book an even more worthwhile purchase. It's wonderful that one can still buy things of such quality.
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Charles Ashbacher (MSL quote), USA
<2007-03-12 00:00>
I first read this book when Terri, the girl I had a crush on in the first grade, recommended it. While I didn't like it all that much in first grade, I remembered it and read it to my daughter when she was in first grade. Ferdinand is a bull that is growing up in Spain, and his favorite thing to do is to sit around and smell the flowers. The other bulls are fierce and fight all the time, which prepares them for the bullfighting ring.
Unfortunately, when the people arrive to select a bull for the next bullfighting exhibition, Ferdinand sits on a bee, which stings him and his gyrations appear to be anger and hostility. They select him, and transport him to the arena. When the moment of the fight comes, all of the men in the arena are afraid of Ferdinand, but he simply sits down and smells the flowers in the hats of the spectators. Nothing that they can do will get him angry, so they load him up and ship him back to the pasture where he came from.
My daughter loved this book when I read it to her, asking me to read it several times. It is a nice story for children, although it does cover up the true brutality of bullfighting.
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Amanda Richards (MSL quote), Guyana
<2007-03-12 00:00>
This is a classic children's story, beautifully illustrated, simple and unpretentious. Both children and adults will love the story of the unmotivated bull with the pollen habit.
Reading this aloud to your kids with the correct intonation is sure to raise giggles, one of the reasons it has been a favorite for so many generations.
What you DON'T know is what happened next......
1. The bumble bee died after taking on too much bull.
2. Ferdinand's mother named her next son "Killer" and encouraged him to hit his head as much as he liked.
3. Killer performed spectacularly at the bullfights, but was put out to pasture after he bit off the matador's ear.
4. The cork tree flourished, largely due to the daily fertilizer treatments.
5. Always a loner, Ferdinand never married, but got a job at the Spanish Botanical Gardens, in the cross pollination nursery.
Sadly, the sequel was never published due to lack of a publisher.
Enjoy book one as often as possible, because that's all you need, and that's all you're going to get.
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