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Dec 4, 1905 — Dec 21, 1976· 71 yrs

UNITED STATES AUTHOR · JUVENILE · FICTION

Munro Leaf

Also known as: Munro, Leaf

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Wilbur Monroe Leaf (a.k.a. Munro Leaf) (December 4, 1905 – December 21, 1976) was an American author of children's literature who wrote and illustrated nearly 40 books during his 40-year career. He is best known for The Story of Ferdinand (1936), a children's classic which he wrote on a yellow legal-length pad in less than an hour. Labeled as subversive, it stirred an international controversy.

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Olim in Hispania erat taurulus nomine Ferdinandus.

— from The Story of Ferdinand

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Health can be fun

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Relates basic rules for maintaining good health--adequate diet, cleanliness, exercise, rest, and regular checkups.

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The Story of Ferdinand

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The Story of Ferdinand (1936) is the best-known work by the American author Munro Leaf. Illustrated by Robert Lawson, the children's book tells the story of a bull who would rather smell flowers than fight in bullfights. He sits in the middle of the bull ring failing to take heed of any of the provocations of the matador and others to fight. The Story of Ferdinand was published in 1936 by Viking Books. Later, after the Spanish Civil War, it was viewed as having a political agenda.

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Wee Gillis

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A Story about a young Scottish boy who has to decide whether he wants to live in the Highlands or Lowlands for the rest of his life. He lives both ways and makes an interesting decision. Beautiful pictures and a sweet story.

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