Vintage Ferdinand

The Story of Ferdinand, written by Munro Leaf, is a childrens book published in 1936 by Viking Books. The story revolves around a bull named Ferdinand who, unlike other young bulls, prefers to sit quietly and smell flowers rather than run, jump, and butt heads with others. This is a vintage book in wonderful condition. First published in 1938 but this book was published in 1964. The binding is strong, pages are clean. If you are unfamiliar with this story, here is a recap from the internet. Ferdinands mother, who is a cow, sometimes worries about him being alone but eventually understands that he is not lonesome. Ferdinands peaceful nature leads to a humorous situation where he is mistakenly carted off to a bullfight in Madrid, where he is believed to be the fiercest bull around. In the bull ring, Ferdinands love for flowers prevails, and he refuses to fight, much to the frustration of the matador and his helpers. The book has been adapted into two films: a 1938 animated short called Ferdinand the Bull and a 2017 animated feature film named Ferdinand. The book is known for its illustrations by Robert Lawson and has been celebrated for its gentle message and memorable characters.