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The Story of Ferdinand [With CD]
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The Story of Ferdinand [With CD] Paperback - 2007

by Munro Leaf; Robert Lawson (Illustrator)

Puffin continues to update the Puffin Storytapesç audio programand convert the cassette tapes to compact discs.

This season, we'readding two more titles to our list of Puffin Storytimeç packages.The Story of Ferdinand, by Munro Leaf, is a classic all-time favorite. These Puffin picture books willbe accompanied by a compact disc that features a professionalreading of the unabridged story. Perfect for road trips or quiet bedtimereading, as well as story time, preschool, and home school,Puffin Storytime: TheStory of Ferdinand is sure to please children and parents alike.END


About this book


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. So what will happen when our pacifist hero is picked for the bullfights in Madrid? 

The first print run by Viking Press sold 14,000 copies at $1 each. The following year sales increased to 68,000, and by 1938 it was selling 3,000 copies a week - outselling Gone with the Wind (which had won the Pulitzer in 1937). The story is often seen as a political symbol, and was banned in many countries including Spain. Hitler ordered it to be burned in Germany, and after the Germans were defeated in WWII 30,000 copies were printed and handed out to German children as symbols of peace.
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Summary


Puffin continues to update the Puffin Storytapes™ audio program and convert the cassette tapes to compact discs.

This season, we’re adding two more titles to our list of Puffin Storytime™ packages.The Story of Ferdinand, by Munro Leaf, is a classic all-time favorite. These Puffin picture books will be accompanied by a compact disc that features a professional reading of the unabridged story. Perfect for road trips or quiet bedtime reading, as well as story time, preschool, and home school, Puffin Storytime: The Story of Ferdinand is sure to please children and parents alike.

From the publisher

Puffin continues to update the Puffin Storytapes audio program and convert the cassette tapes to compact discs.

This season, we re adding two more titles to our list of Puffin Storytime packages.The Story of Ferdinand, by Munro Leaf, is a classic all-time favorite. These Puffin picture books will be accompanied by a compact disc that features a professional reading of the unabridged story. Perfect for road trips or quiet bedtime reading, as well as story time, preschool, and home school, Puffin Storytime: The Story of Ferdinand is sure to please children and parents alike.

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First line

Once upon a time in Spain there was a little bull and his name was Ferdinand.

First Edition Identification

-A signed first edition sold for $16,500 in 2014, and unsigned can list for $10,000. First editions state "First Published September 1936 on copyright page -

Details

  • Title The Story of Ferdinand [With CD]
  • Author Munro Leaf; Robert Lawson (Illustrator)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Illustrated.
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Puffin Books, New York, New York, U.S.A.
  • Date September 6, 2007
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780142409527 / 0142409529
  • Weight 0.54 lbs (0.24 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.03 x 7.6 x 0.3 in (22.94 x 19.30 x 0.76 cm)
  • Ages 03 to 05 years
  • Grade levels P - K
  • Library of Congress subjects Audiobooks, Children's audiobooks
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

About the author

Wilbur Monroe Leaf(akaMunro Leaf) (1905 1976) is an American author of children's literature who wrote and illustrated many books during his long career. His books were illustrated by a number of famous artists, including Ludwig Bemelmans, Robert Lawson, and Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss). He is best known forThe Story of Ferdinand (1936)."
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