A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month September 2017
The US classic picture book about a bull who would rather sit under the cork tree and smell the flowers than fight in the bullring makes a welcome re-appearance in this attractive edition. The story, and the original illustration by award-winning US illustrator Robert Lawson, offer a thoughtful commentary on expectations of how bulls – and boys – should behave. And, with the backdrop of the bullfight, it looks at how cruelly animals are treated.
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Once upon a time in Spain, there was a little bull and his name was Ferdinand . . . Unlike all the other little bulls - who run, jump, and butt their heads together in fights - Ferdinand would rather sit under his favourite cork tree and smell the flowers. So what will happen when Ferdinand is picked for the bull fights in Madrid?
Beloved all over the world for its timeless message of peace, tolerance and the courage to be yourself, this truly classic story has never been out of print in the US since its release in 1936. Hitherto unpublished in the UK.
A movie based upon The Story of Ferdinand is due for release in December 2017, starring Kate McKinnon, David Tennant and Miguel Angel Silvestre.
Find out more about the movie at www.foxmovies.com/movies/ferdinand.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Story of Ferdinand and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
The Story of Ferdinand features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Animal Stories, Film & TV Tie-ins, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Special features and related items, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 5+ readers
The Story of Ferdinand is available in Board book, Paperback, Hardback
The Story of Ferdinand was written by Munro Leaf and published by Faber & Faber
The Story of Ferdinand has 48 pages
Yes it is part of A Faber Heritage Picture Book series
£7.19
