Name: The Story of Ferdinand
SKU: 48960708
Price: 205.00 ZAR
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Author: Robert Lawson

Type

Physical Book

Author

Munro Leaf

Illustrated by

Robert Lawson

Publisher

Viking Books for Young Readers

Year

2017

Language

English

Pages

Format

Board Book

Dimensions

19.6x19.1x1.8 cm

Weight

0.39 kg.

ISBN13

9780425291115

Synopsis "The Story of Ferdinand "

A true classic with a timeless message! All the other bulls run, jump, and butt their heads together in fights. Ferdinand, on the other hand, would rather sit and smell the flowers. So what will happen when Ferdinand is picked for the bullfights in Madrid? The Story of Ferdinand has inspired, enchanted, and provoked readers ever since it was first published in 1936 for its message of nonviolence and pacifism. In WWII times, Adolf Hitler ordered the book burned in Nazi Germany, while Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union, granted it privileged status as the only non-communist children's book allowed in Poland. The preeminent leader of Indian nationalism and civil rights, Mahatma Gandhi--whose nonviolent and pacifistic practices went on to inspire Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.--even called it his favorite book. The story was adapted by Walt Disney into a short animated film entitled Ferdinand the Bull in 1938. Ferdinand the Bull won the 1938 Academy Award for Best Short Subject (Cartoons).

Munro Leaf

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Munro Leaf (1905-1976) was an American writer and illustrator of children's literature. He was born in Hamilton, Maryland, and graduated in 1927 from the University of Maryland, earning a master's degree in English literature from Harvard University in 1931. During his 40-year career, he wrote and illustrated about 40 books.

His most notable work is "The Story of Ferdinand" (1936), which tells the life of a bull who prefers smelling flowers over participating in bullfights. This book was considered subversive at the time, being banned in Francoist Spain and burned in Nazi Germany. Leaf also collaborated with illustrator Robert Lawson on books such as "Wee Gillis" (1937) and "Aesop's Fables" (1941). His work has been internationally recognized, and "The Story of Ferdinand" was adapted into an animated short by Disney in 1938.

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Robert Lawson

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Robert Lawson (1892-1957) was an American writer and illustrator, known for his contributions to children's literature. He was educated at the University of Massachusetts and developed a prolific career that spanned both writing and illustration. Lawson gained recognition for his detailed style and his ability to capture the essence of his characters.

Among his most notable works are "The Little Train of Wishes" (1934) and "Ben and Me" (1939), which he co-wrote with author and journalist Robert Burch. Additionally, he was the illustrator for Munro Leaf's "The Story of Ferdinand." His work earned him numerous awards, including the Caldecott Medal in 1945 for his illustration of "The Wind in the Willows" (1939). His legacy continues in the world of children's literature.

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