Ferdinand the Bull [Misc. Supplies]

Munro Leaf (Author)

Product Details

• Misc. Supplies
• Publisher: Merrymakers Distribution (June 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579820182
• ISBN-13: 978-1579820183
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,852,342 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NOT OUT OF PRINT, STILL AVAILABLE!, June 12, 2000

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"gonzothegreat" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ferdinand the Bull (Misc. Supplies)

Please look for it by the title 'The Story of Ferdinand'. This is the second time I have entered a review in this space as a reviewer following me claimed that this is not true. Please check for yourself and you'll be pleasantly surprised.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful childrens book., November 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Ferdinand the Bull (Misc. Supplies)

I had Ferdinand the Bull read to me when I was in grade 1. Since then, I have not forgotten the story and am desperately hunting for a copy of my own so that I can read the story to my own children. The storyline is so simple and sweet and really unforgettable. It's a shame that the book is out of print because I'm sure that it will be popular with today's children as it was for me.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CULTURALLY ENRICHING! OLE! I LOVE IT!, August 15, 2000

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BeatleBangs1964 (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ferdinand the Bull (Misc. Supplies)

This was my favorite book when I was five. I loved the gentle bull Ferdinand and his refusal to be part of a bull fight. The highly detailed, black and white drawings are very appealing. Ferdinand is a gentle contrast to the harsh sport of bull fighting. I loved the descriptions of the men involved in the bullfight, e.g., the matador, los picadores and los bandilleros and the 5 men in sombreros who take Ferdinand to the arena. I still remember laughing when the matador threw down his sword and cried in frustration because Ferdinand refused to fight.

I loved this book because in addition to being culturally enriching, the bullfighting sequence was a good way of describing aggression. The character of Ferdinand provided a nice contrast to the aggressive theme and remained true to himself. It is a wonderful book that I still love. (My favorite uncle liked bullfights).

Ole, Ferdinand!