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The Story of Ferdinand - Community Reviews back

by Munro Leaf, Robert Lawson
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MatthewHunter
MatthewHunter rated it 13 years ago
My favorite book as a child. I was so relieved when Ferdinand survived the bullfight! And it was always comforting to think that Ferdinand might still be sitting under his favorite tree smelling the flowers. I didn't know bullfighting existed before reading this book. So, I've always believed it to ...
Bashara Likes Books
Bashara Likes Books rated it 16 years ago
Classic! Pretty much perfect in every way.
mrsbond
mrsbond rated it 16 years ago
While the other bulls spend their days fighting, Ferdinand passes time by smelling the pretty flowers. When the men come to choose which bull will fight the matador, Ferdiand sits on a bee. The men believe he is a fierce, strong fighter and bring him to Madrid for the big bull fight. The black and ...
Austen to Zafón
Austen to Zafón rated it 18 years ago
I didn't read this until I had a child. I wish I had! What a beautiful story. One of my favorite musicians, Elliott Smith, had Ferdinand tattooed on his arm and it was easy to see why. Ferdinand is the mascot for boys who are sweet and sensitive. Now I've read it many times and I love it each time.
Degrees of Affection
Degrees of Affection rated it 29 years ago
This was one of my favorite books when I was young. I was introduced to it through the Disney cartoon of the story, but I've always had a soft spot for the simplistic yet beautiful illustrations of this book. The story is neat and, I think, would be an interesting way to discuss with children tradit...
Aren's Library
Aren's Library rated it 31 years ago
Enjoyed this as a child.
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