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The Story of Ferdinand (Puffin Storytime)

The Story of Ferdinand (Puffin Storytime)Author: Munro Leaf
Creator: Robert Lawson
Brand: Penguin Group USA
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 122 reviews
Sales Rank: 1190

Media: Paperback
Edition: Pap/Com
Reading Level: All Ages
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 9 x 7.6 x 0.3

MPN: 9780142409527
ISBN: 0670062642
EAN: 9780670062645
ASIN: 0142409529

Publication Date: September 6, 2007
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Product Description
Ferdinand is a little bull who much prefers sitting quietly under a cork tree-- just smelling the flowers--to jumping around, snorting, and butting heads with other bulls. This cow is no coward--he simply has his pacifist priorities clear. As Ferdinand grows big and strong, his temperament remains mellow, until the day he meets with the wrong end of a bee. In a show of bovine irony, the one day Ferdinand is most definitely not sitting quietly under the cork tree (due to a frightful sting), is the same day that five men come to choose the biggest, fastest, roughest bull for the bullfights in Madrid. Author: Munro LeafReading Level: Ages 4-8Format: 72 pages, PaperbackPublisher: Puffin Pap/Com edition (September 6, 2007) ISBN: 978-0142409527

Amazon.com Review

What else can be said about the fabulous Ferdinand? Published more than 50 years ago (and one of the bestselling children's books of all time), this simple story of peace and contentment has withstood the test of many generations. Ferdinand is a little bull who much prefers sitting quietly under a cork tree-- just smelling the flowers--to jumping around, snorting, and butting heads with other bulls. This cow is no coward--he simply has his pacifist priorities clear. As Ferdinand grows big and strong, his temperament remains mellow, until the day he meets with the wrong end of a bee. In a show of bovine irony, the one day Ferdinand is most definitely not sitting quietly under the cork tree (due to a frightful sting), is the selfsame day that five men come to choose the "biggest, fastest, roughest bull" for the bullfights in Madrid.

Ferdinand's day in the arena gives readers not only an education in the historical tradition of bullfighting, but also a lesson in nonviolent tranquility. Robert Lawson's black-and-white drawings are evocative and detailed, with especially sweet renditions of Ferdinand, the serene bull hero. The Story of Ferdinand closes with one of the happiest endings in the history of happy endings--readers of all ages will drift off to a peaceful sleep, dreaming of sweet-smelling flowers and contented cows.


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5 out of 5 stars My favourite children's classic   July 27, 2010
Nicola M. Stone (Sunshine Coast, QLD Australia)
This was and still is my favourite children's book. I have read it to my children and have just ordered some new copies in preparation for my grandchildren as my old copy is looking very tattered by now. It is a heartwarming and inspiring story of the gentle little bull Ferdinand who loved to sit under the cork tree and smell the flowers more than anything else. The bull fight scenes are sensitively handled but if you are terribly politically correct it may be worth reading the book first before reading it to your children.


5 out of 5 stars An Ageless Tale   July 24, 2010
Richard Oldenburg

This is a story that was new when Grandma and Grandpa were tykes. It is best read aloud with all of the fun that enunciation can bring to a story. I can still remember my mother reading it to me as a child. Now I can make the story live when I read it to my grandchildren. It is a joy to see the expressions on their faces as the bull wins their hearts. The story has not been altered in the decades since its inception. The definition of a classic is The Story of Ferdinand



5 out of 5 stars Ferdinand Returns in all his glory   July 22, 2010
NanaBee
This book was well used and well loved by three generations of my family. Now it is my grandson's favorite and the read along feature is a big plus since he loves to hear it again and again and yet again.
The Story is charming and has a great message for all ages.



5 out of 5 stars A timeless gem of a book, highly recommended   July 20, 2010
V. Kneifl
THE STORY OF FERDINAND is a timeless little gem of a book. I gave it to my daughter when she was about six and she remarked recently that out of all the many books she had as a child, that was the one she most remembered. She wanted a copy of it for her son, but had been unable to find it at local bookstores, so I ordered a copy from Amazon for her. The book was even more beautiful than we remembered. The prose is almost poetic and the black and white illustrations are entertaining. I've read that Munro Leaf was so inspired by the idea that he wrote the book in one sitting. The Story of Ferdinand is funny and contains a valuable lesson about the world trying to make you into something you aren't meant to be. Ferdinand the bull just loves to sit and smell the flowers, but is pressured to become a champion fighting bull. In the end, he remains true to himself. The closing lines of the book are so stunning you don't know whether to laugh or cry. I highly recommend this book for young children and for parents who love to read to their children.


5 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book!   July 16, 2010
Lauri Lunn (Greenville, MS, US)
This book is absolutely wonderful! My daughter loves it! This addition came with a "read along" cd, which is also great for in the car! We couldn't be more pleased!

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