June 2011 Book Club Selection
In contracted braille
Ages 4-8
What else can be said about the fabulous Ferdinand?
Published more than 50 years ago - and one of the bestselling children's books of all time - this simple story of peace and contentment has withstood the test of many generations.
All the other bulls would run and jump and butt their heads together. But Ferdinand would rather sit and smell the flowers. So what will happen when our pacifist hero is accidentally picked for the bullfights in Madrid?
Ferdinand's day in the arena gives readers not only an education in the historical tradition of bullfighting, but also a lesson in nonviolent tranquility, and not needing to follow the crowd. The Story of Ferdinand closes with one of the happiest endings in the history of happy endings - readers of all ages will drift off to a peaceful sleep, dreaming of sweet-smelling flowers and contented cows.
More fun with precocious animals:
- Dooby Dooby Moo
- Harry by the Sea
- Tacky the Penguin |
