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1. englishpluspodcast.com › the-story-of-ferdinand-aThe Story of Ferdinand: A Timeless Tale of Peace and ...

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   Aug 29, 2024 · When the book was first published, it was an instant success, selling thousands of copies. However, it also sparked controversy. Written just before World War II, some viewed Ferdinand’s pacifism as a political statement. The book was banned in several countries, including Spain and Nazi Germany, where it was seen as promoting anti-fascist ...

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Story_of_FerdinandThe Story of Ferdinand - Wikipedia

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   The Story of Ferdinand. The Story of Ferdinand (1936) is the best-known work by the American author Munro Leaf. Illustrated by Robert Lawson, the children's book tells the story of a bull who would rather smell flowers than fight in bullfights. He sits in the middle of the bull ring failing to take heed of any of the provocations of the matador ...

   • Author: Alan Stringer, Munro Leaf

   • Publish Year: 1936

4. www.sothebys.com › en › articlesThe Controversial Children’s Book Banned by Hitler and Franco

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   Jun 19, 2018 · The book tells the story of Ferdinand, a bull in Spain who would rather “sit quietly out under the tree” and smell flowers, than fight in the bull fighting arenas. Leaf wrote the classic on a yellow legal-length pad in less than an hour one October afternoon in 1935, largely on a whim, and mostly to provide his friend Robert Lawson with a story to illustrate.

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   The mother supporting Ferdinand to be the way he is seems advanced for 1936, so no wonder the book has maintained its popularity. Though the clause "even though she was a cow" reads oddly, as it either sounds rude, or it breaks the suspension of disbelief about the extent to which the calves think.

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6. www.commonsensemedia.org › book-reviews › the-storyThe Story of Ferdinand Book Review | Common Sense Media

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   Being peaceful is a good thing. Ferdinand is comfortable being someone not interested in fighting. He dismisses the fight for his favorite pastime: sniffing flowers displayed in the hairdos of the "lovely ladies." Introduces bullfighting, bullfighters' tools of their trade. Could spark a discussion of the pros and cons of bullfighting.

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7. medium.com › counterarts › the-genius-of-the-storyThe Genius Of ‘The Story Of Ferdinand’ - Medium

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   Dec 14, 2022 · The Story of Ferdinand was denigrated and banned in civil war–torn Spain, scorned and burned as propaganda by Hitler, and labeled in America as promoting fascism, anarchism, and communism ...

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   Why is the story of Ferdinand a good book?

   • And when a book's been around for 70 years, there's usually a reason for it. The Story of Ferdinand, Munro LeafThe Story of Ferdinand (1936) is the best known work written by American author Munro Leaf and illustrated by Robert Lawson. The children's book tells the story of a bull who would rather smell flowers than fight in bullfights.

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   What makes 'The Story of Ferdinand' a true story?

   • The unforgettable words of Munro Leaf and the simple pen-and-ink illustrations by Robert Lawson that depict Ferdinand's soft-heartedness make 'The Story of Ferdinand' a true classic. The story encourages readers to choose their own path, despite what others may say or think.

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   When was the story of Ferdinand published?

   • The Story of Ferdinand was published in 1936 by Viking Books. Later, after the Spanish Civil War, it was viewed as having a political agenda. During World War II, the British Air Transport Auxiliary started flying into Europe after D-Day and their pilots, who were non-combatants, used Ferdinand the Bull as their call sign.

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   What is the story of Ferdinand by Robert Lawson about?

   • Illustrated by Robert Lawson, the children's book tells the story of a bull who would rather smell flowers than fight in bullfights. He sits in the middle of the bull ring failing to take heed of any of the provocations of the matador and others to fight. The Story of Ferdinand was published in 1936 by Viking Books.

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   What is the story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf about?

   • The Story of Ferdinand (1936) is the best-known work by the American author Munro Leaf. Illustrated by Robert Lawson, the children's book tells the story of a bull who would rather smell flowers than fight in bullfights. He sits in the middle of the bull ring failing to take heed of any of the provocations of the matador and others to fight.

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   Why is Ferdinand important?

   • Published in the few months leading up to the Spanish Civil War, Ferdinand became a metaphor for larger political and ideological discussions. The small simple tale of the Spanish bull was yanked from its unassuming position on the shelves of the children’s bookstore and onto the international world stage.

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9. www.thechildrensbookreview.com › the-story-ofThe Story of Ferdinand, by Munro Leaf | Book Review

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   3 min. The Story of Ferdinand is a book everyone wants a “peace” of (pun intended)! It’s a poignant reminder that we can all find peace even amid chaos and conflict. Published in 1936, a time of war, Ferdinand was banned in many countries due to its message of non-violence and peaceful coexistence. But the story’s message was so ...