The Story of Ferdinand

By Munro Leaf

Book Overview

Now a major motion picture 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. And he does just that, until the day a bumblebee and some men from the Madrid bullfights give gentle Ferdinand a chance to be the most ferocious star of the corrida--and the most unexpected comic hero. This cherished hardcover is perfect for those who love Ferdinand, and those who have yet to meet him. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0670674249
• ISBN13: 9780670674244
• Release Date: January 1936
• Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 0.4" x 7.6"

Customer Reviews

Vintage favorite

Tender story with ink illustrations. Love the sleeve bookcase that comes in.

It was beautiful

My mother would read this story to me when I was little. So, now that I have my own children, and they love the movie. I want them to hear the book version. It was very nice condition. I am extremely happy with it. Very beautiful addition to our bookshelf.

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ONE OF THE BEST EVER

This book has been one of my favorites, if not my favorite for years. I did not discover it until after I saw Disney's short of the story about 20 years ago. Disney's short was made in the 50s or 60s, I think. Ferdinand is the most endearing character and a great messege to tell children that they don't have to follow the crowd to be happy and we can break the mold and be peaceful and non-violent. This is only part of...

Utterly Charming Tale of Being Yourself

I recently rediscovered this favorite book from my childhood (which was 40+ years ago now), and fell in love all over again. Now my 4 year old daughter and I both get to experience the exquisite pleasure of Ferdinand on a regular (i.e. nightly) basis. The gorgeous illustrations and simple, powerful story of the biggest bull on the farm who would rather "sit just quietly and smell the flowers", is as moving today as it was...