Story of ferdinand first edition signed munro leaf. Product title story of ferdinand board book average rating. First edition of munro leafs beloved childrens classic. From ancient egypt to the united nations in a skip and a jump with side hops in english and united states history.
All the best from munro leaf and with a drawing of ferdinands head. Noodle signed by munro leaf signed first edition 1937 from. Monroe leaf, born in 1905, was the author and illustrator of dozens of childrens books. Munro leaf has 39 books on goodreads with 117373 ratings. To date, his books have sold over half a million copies. Wilbur munro leaf is best known for his beloved book, the story of ferdinand. Turnabout first edition signed munro leaf bauman rare books. Munro leaf books list of books by author munro leaf. Leafs whimsical style and stickfigure illustrations are justly popular. Noodle by munro leaf and illustrated by ludwig bemelmans originally published in 1937, this edition 1968. His books were illustrated by a number of famous artists, including ludwig bemelmans, robert lawson, and theodor seuss geisel dr. Robert lawson and munro leaf and with the original fullpage autograph transmittal letter signed and. The story of ferdinand by munro leaf 1936, hardcover for.
First edition, eleventh printing 5th or later printing. Signed by munro leafplease note that this lot has a reserve. The story of ferdinand inscribed by monroe leaf with a. Manners can be fun is considered his second most popular book after the story of. The story of ferdinand inscribed by monroe leaf with a drawing. See all books authored by munro leaf, including the story of ferdinand, and how to behave and why, and more on. Its the tale of a peaceful yet rebellious bull that would rather enjoy the flowers in his meadow than fight in an. Children have adored the story of ferdinand ever since the book was published early childrens books and their illustrations. Leaf s simple storytelling paired with lawsons penandink drawings make the story of ferdinand a true classic. Story of ferdinand first edition signed munro leaf bauman. Buy the story of ferdinand by munro leaf online at alibris. Munro leaf, author and illustrator of dozens of childrens books, is best remembered for his signature character, ferdinand, the spanish bull who preferred smelling flowers to fighting in a.
Children have adored the story of ferdinand ever since the book was published early childrens. The ballad of songbirds and snakes from the author that brought you the hunger games, reenter the world of panem again sixtyfour years before the events of the original series. The story of ferdinandby munro leafwith illustrations by robert lawson eighth. Munro leaf is a published author and an editor of childrens books. Munro leaf munro leaf was born in hamilton, maryland on december 4, 1905, with the name munroe wilbur leaf, to charles w leaf and emma india leaf. Discover book depositorys huge selection of munro leaf books online. Munro leaf was born in hamilton, maryland on december 4, 1905, and grew up in washington, d. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Munro leafs most popular book is the story of ferdinand. Munro leaf december 4, 1905 december 21, 1976 was an american author of childrens literature who wrote and illustrated nearly 40 books during his 40. Visit scholastic, the worlds largest childrens book publisher. For helen hefling with all best wishes of here is an 34 x 34 original sketch of ferdinands head. Using the name munro leaf, he wroteillustrated over 40 books during his career, however he is best known for the story of ferdinand 1936, a story about a.
Description and date of item, box and folder number, munro leaf papers. Munro leaf is best known for the story of ferdinand, first published in 1936 and a best seller ever since. Early printing of munro leafs beloved childrens classic. This first edition, signed by munro leaf, robert lawson is available at bauman rare books. Publishers decorated pink paper over beige cloth spine lettered in pink. The story of ferdinand munro leaf first edition signed. Munro leaf had already written two books for boys and girls with his own pictures, but for some time he had wanted to come up with one for his friend robert lawson.
Munro leaf december 4, 1905 december 21, 1976 was an american author of childrens literature who wrote and illustrated nearly 40 books during his 40year career. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Whether you need a classic kids book or classroomproven teaching materials, discover it at scholastic. Find the story of ferdinand 0670674249 by leaf, munro. Book cover is a hard cardboard with a plaid pattern. Munro leaf bauman rare books first editions, signed. About the author wilbur monroe leaf aka munro leaf 1905 1976 is an american author of children s literature who wrote and illustrated many books during his long career the story of ferdinand by munro leaf 2011, paperback for. The story of ferdinand inscribed by monroe leaf with a drawing author leaf, munro illustrator robert lawson formatbinding boards cloth book condition used good jacket condition no. Although leaf is best remembered as an author of childrens books, much of his life. The first collection of abridged versions of munro leafs most popular childrens guides to proper behaviorfeaturing retro, midcentury modern illustrations, this is the perfect.
He is best known for the story of ferdinand 1936, a childrens classic which he wrote on a yellow legallength pad in less than an hour. Translated into over 60 languages, munro leafs classic became a number one bestseller in 1938 and has never gone out of print since. Signed on halftitle by munro leaf and ella griffin. Some of the published credits of munro leaf include manners can be fun, brushing y. Commemorate the 75th anniversary of the book s original publication with this beautiful and affordable 8. Ferdinand the bulls 50th anniversary the washington post. Munro leaf papers, 19181986 university of pennsylvania. Includes a signed note from munro leaf identifying them as original drawings. A true classic with a timeless message, the story of ferd.
General use wear, surface and edges rubbed with some creasing. Wilbur monroe leaf aka munro leaf 19051976 is an american author of childrens literature who wrote and illustrated many books during his long career. Horn book magazine munro leaf and robert lawson are best remembered for their 1936 classic, story of ferdinand, about a pacifist bull whos more interested in flowers. Munro leaf is currently considered a single author. Find and compare hundreds of millions of new books, used books, rare books and out of print books. William munro leaf was the author of some thirty popular books for children. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Despite its beloved place in childrens literature, the book was banned in many countries including spain and nazi germany who denounced it as a pacifist work and democratic propaganda. History can be fun by leaf, munro and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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