The Story of Ferdinand

First published in 1936, this classic tale of a peace-loving bull remains an all-time favorite. All the other bulls would run and jump and butt their heads together. But Ferdinand would rather sit and smell the flowers. And he does just that, until the day a bumblebee and some men from the Madrid bullfights give gentle Ferdinand a chance to be the most ferocious star of the corrida—and the most unexpected comic hero. Robert Lawson's impeccable illustrations still amaze. Recommended for ages 3-5 but we still love this one into our fifties. 

• Author: Munro Leaf
• Illustrator: Robert Lawson
• Publisher: Viking Press
• Hardcover; 72 pages