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The Story of Ferdinand
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The Story of Ferdinand Prebound - 2001

by Munro Leaf; Robert Lawson (Illustrator)


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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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From the publisher

A true classic, this tale of a sweet, gentle bull named Ferdinand has enchanted readers, young and old alike, since it was first published by Viking Press in 1936. All the other bulls would run and jump and butt their heads together. But Ferdinand would rather sit and smell the flowers than fight. And his pacifist tendencies remain intact even when he is picked for the bullfights in Madrid. With the original black-and-white drawings enhanced by subtle watercolor washes in full-color, plus the complete original text, this 8 x 8 edition will introduce lovable Ferdinand to a whole new audience.

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 -

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  • Title The Story of Ferdinand
  • Author Munro Leaf; Robert Lawson (Illustrator)
  • Binding Prebound
  • Edition Turtleback Scho
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Turtleback Books
  • Date November 2001
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780613301442 / 0613301447
  • Weight 0.52 lbs (0.24 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.04 x 8.14 x 0.34 in (20.42 x 20.68 x 0.86 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Reading level 760
  • Library of Congress subjects Bulls
  • Dewey Decimal Code E
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