Book description
Once upon a time in Spain, there was a little bull and his name was Ferdinand . . .
Unlike all the other little bulls - who run, jump, and butt their heads together in fights - Ferdinand would rather sit under his favourite cork tree and smell the flowers.…
Why read it?
1 author picked The Story of Ferdinand as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
With today’s societal divisions in science, politics, and economics, this beautiful book about the passive resistance by a bull, Ferdinand, is a must for everyone to read, not just kids. Although it was written in 1936 and begins with an outdated introduction, “Once upon a time…”, it’s basically perfect. The reader instantly grows to love Ferdinand as a young bull as he sits quietly and smells the flowers under a cork tree with absolutely no interest in the aggressive activity of the other little bulls who are butting heads. With the help of lines like, “and you know who…
From Lisa's list on children’s classics and one that should be.
If you love The Story of Ferdinand...
Boomer Sees the Town
Discover the first adventure in the Curious Bunny series!
In Boomer Sees the Town, Boomer leaves the forest to explore the wonders, sounds, and surprises of the big city. Perfect for curious minds and early readers, this heartwarming children’s story encourages imagination, discovery, and kindness.
Written by award-winning author…
Want books like The Story of Ferdinand?
Our community of 13,000+ authors has personally recommended 78 books like The Story of Ferdinand.
Share your top 3 reads of 2025!
And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.
1,398
readers submitted
so far, will you?
📚 If you like The Story of Ferdinand, you might also like...
Ernő Rubik and His Magic Cube
This picture book biography of Ernő Rubik, creator of the Rubik’s Cube, reveals the obsession, imagination, and engineering process behind the creation of this fascinating and sometimes frustrating puzzle.
A solitary child, Ernő Rubik grew up in post-World War II Hungary, curious about puzzles, art, nature, and their underlying patterns…
Look! Look!
When a girl in India discovers a Stone slab on a weedy patch of land she calls to her friends, "Look! Look!" The children clear away the weeds and garbage and find more stones. They called their families to come and see. Word travels to villages nearby and more and…
