{"product_id":"the-story-of-ferdinand-tr-by-munro-leaf-illustrated-by-robert-lawson-2","title":"The Story of Ferdinand TR by Munro Leaf; Illustrated by Robert Lawson","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n                \n                    \n                        \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                        \u003cul\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cb\u003ePuffin Books\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e(1977-06-30)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e72\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003epages\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e9780670674244\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e198.45\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003egrams\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e22.56 x 18.57 x 0.53\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003ecm\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n                        \u003cbr\u003e\n                        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA true classic with a timeless message!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e’s 65 Essential Children’s Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll the other bulls run, jump, and butt their heads together in fights. Ferdinand, on the other hand, would rather sit and smell the flowers. So what will happen when Ferdinand is picked for the bullfights in Madrid?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Story of Ferdinand\u003c\/i\u003e has inspired, enchanted, and provoked readers ever since it was first published in 1936 for its message of nonviolence and pacifism. In WWII times, Adolf Hitler ordered the book burned in Nazi Germany, while Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union, granted it privileged status as the only non-communist children's book allowed in Poland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe preeminent leader of Indian nationalism and civil rights, Mahatma Gandhi—whose nonviolent and pacifistic practices went on to inspire Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.—even called it his favorite book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe story was adapted by Walt Disney into a short animated film entitled \u003ci\u003eFerdinand the Bull\u003c\/i\u003e in 1938. \u003ci\u003eFerdinand the Bull\u003c\/i\u003e won the 1938 Academy Award for Best Short Subject (Cartoons).\u003c\/p\u003e\n                        \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n                        \u003cp\u003eWilbur Monroe Leaf (aka Munro Leaf) (1905–1976) was 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 for \u003cu\u003eThe Story of Ferdinand\u003c\/u\u003e (1936).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRobert Lawson (1892–1957) received his art training at the New York School of Fine and Applied Arts. His favorite medium, pen and ink, is used expressively and with detail in his black and white illustrations in \u003cu\u003eThe Story of Ferdinand\u003c\/u\u003e (by Munro Leaf). In addition to illustrating many children's books, including \u003cu\u003eMr. Popper's Penguins\u003c\/u\u003e, Robert Lawson also wrote and illustrated a number of his own books for children. In 1940, he was awarded the Caldecott Medal for his picture book illustrations in \u003cu\u003eThey Were Strong and Good\u003c\/u\u003e and in 1944, he was awarded the Newbery Medal for his middle grade novel \u003cu\u003eRabbit Hill\u003c\/u\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                    \n                \n            \u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Best Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45501633560737,"sku":"BBSNIJ9780670674244","price":24.57,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/2084\/5473\/files\/9780140502343_6a4c5b5e-7411-4dda-9379-e0f3e3024e7e.jpg?v=1764902729","url":"https:\/\/www.bestbookstore.ca\/products\/the-story-of-ferdinand-tr-by-munro-leaf-illustrated-by-robert-lawson-2","provider":"Best Book Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}