The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf
Ferdinand, a bull, prefers smelling flowers to fighting in bullfights.
Summary
The Story of Ferdinand is a children's book written by Munro Leaf and illustrated by Robert Lawson. It tells the story of a bull named Ferdinand who would rather smell flowers than fight in bullfights. Despite his size, Ferdinand is a gentle bull who would rather sit and smell the flowers than participate in bullfighting. His peaceful nature causes a lot of confusion and eventually leads to Ferdinand being chosen for the bullfights in Madrid.
Interpretation
The Story of Ferdinand is a story about being true to oneself and not conforming to societal expectations. Ferdinand is a gentle bull who does not want to fight in bullfights, but he is expected to do so because of his size. The story shows that it is important to be true to oneself and not to conform to what society expects of us.
Who is this book for?
The Story of Ferdinand is a children's book suitable for children aged 4-8.
Keywords
Children's, Bull, Bullfighting, Flowers, Madrid