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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Munro Leaf (1905-1976) was the author of several books for children. Robert Lawson (1892-1957) won the 1941 Caldecott Medal for They Were Strong and Good!
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Ferdinand is a bull unlike the others. He does not playfight; instead he sits beneath a cork tree and smells the flowers. As he grows into a huge muscular bull, his passions do not alter. When men come from Madrid to find the wildest bull, Ferdinand goes to sit beneath the tree again, while all other bulls try to prove that they are the fiercest. Unfortunately Ferdinand is stung by a bee and his antics convince the men he’s the perfect bull. So they take him to Madrid. If you want to know what happens then, you'll have to read the book.
This is a very straightforward and simple story of a gentle giant, but it is told (accompanied by the pictures) in a very funny way. There are no ‘frills’ or modern twists or turns to it. Ferdinand only does what he wants and wins out that way, also by being calm and not letting anybody distract him.
The illustrations add detail, in particular comic detail. For example it is only through the illustrations that the reader gets an idea of how Ferdinand rampages after being stung by the bee. Without them the story and the book would not be as memorable and funny as it is. The drawings –in their detail - also capture the spirit of Spain very well.
The story is about being yourself and finding your way and not letting others put you off. It also makes a case for sticking to your guns when unexpectedly in a situation you don’t want to be in.
A classic and must for everyone.
Go find a cork tree!
This is a very straightforward and simple story of a gentle giant, but it is told (accompanied by the pictures) in a very funny way. There are no ‘frills’ or modern twists or turns to it. Ferdinand only does what he wants and wins out that way, also by being calm and not letting anybody distract him.
The illustrations add detail, in particular comic detail. For example it is only through the illustrations that the reader gets an idea of how Ferdinand rampages after being stung by the bee. Without them the story and the book would not be as memorable and funny as it is. The drawings –in their detail - also capture the spirit of Spain very well.
The story is about being yourself and finding your way and not letting others put you off. It also makes a case for sticking to your guns when unexpectedly in a situation you don’t want to be in.
A classic and must for everyone.
Go find a cork tree!
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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I am so happy to see that this book has been reissued. I have a first edition copy, which I have been reading to my children, but it will be lovely for them to have a copy of their own. It is one of my favourite books from childhood. How can anyone not love a book which contains the line; 'Sometimes his mother, who was a cow, worried about him.'?
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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When I was a little girl, I would request this book constantly. I never got sick of the story, and it has a valuable lesson of compassion, that just sinks in. I would reccomend it for any child.
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fantastic quality
hadnt heard of this book untill i saw the sandra bullock film the blind side
looked it up and its a classic childrens book from the 1930's. Read more
looked it up and its a classic childrens book from the 1930's. Read more
Published 1 month ago by jessica_rabbit87
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it...a timeless story so beautiful.
A lovely story of a pacifist bull who loves the smell of flowers in his field and who will not fight in the bull ring when chosen out of all the other bulls. Read more
Published 2 months ago by regan clark
2.0 out of 5 stars
What a boring book!
I was really looking forward to reading this book (I always read children's books before reading them with my 2-yr old) as I'd heard good things about it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by LiaKal
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A favourite bedtime story for children
A wonderful story which doesn't date and well illustrated just as it appears in the1st edition. The only disappointment is the copy received is not hard backed as it is likely to... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. Erica J. Moriarty
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Fab!
Kids absolutely loved this story! Had to read it over and over again every night !!! Great story , a real classic.
Published 5 months ago by Ms. Aj Mcwilliam
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Great book
This is great children's book. Lovely story and my daughter loves it. Found the book by watching the blindside film.
Published 5 months ago by Georgia Fallon
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wonderful story
I gave this book to my 5 year old grandson because my children had enjoyed it when they were little. He loved it and it was easy to read. Great book and illustrations.
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. Elizabeth A. Makin
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FIVE STAR FERDINAND
I'm appalled that somone has given the book one star because it mentions bullfighting; I feel they have, sadly, missed the point of the book entirely. Read more
Published 6 months ago by J. J. Mayhew
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Ferdinand
I bought this book because I saw and heard a reference to it in the film 'Blind Side' with Sandra Bullock (note surname !! Read more
Published 12 months ago by Wessex Woman
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A classic and excellent value
My mother first had this as a child and was delighted to see it reprinted! Especially at such excellent value. Read more
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