New Releases by Munro Leaf

The first collection of abridged versions of Munro Leaf''s most popular children''s whimsically charming guides to childern''s etiquette. With their retro illustrations, Leaf''s books make the perfect gift for parents and children alike. Culled from the pages of Munro Leaf''s successful series of illustrated children''s books, How to Be is a witty, urbane, and kid-friendly tutorial on how to be a well-rounded child.

In this entertaining and engaging book, Munro Leaf offers a fresh and lighthearted take on world history, from the dawn of civilization to the present day. With its witty and informative text, and its charming illustrations by the author, History Can Be Fun is a delightful introduction to the people and events that have shaped our world. Whether read for pleasure or for learning, this book is sure to inspire curiosity and wonder about the past. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A true classic with a timeless message! All the other bulls run, jump, and butt their heads together in fights. Ferdinand, on the other hand, would rather sit and smell the flowers. So what will happen when Ferdinand is picked for the bullfights in Madrid? The Story of Ferdinand has inspired, enchanted, and provoked readers ever since it was first published in 1936 for its message of nonviolence and pacifism. In WWII times, Adolf Hitler ordered the book burned in Nazi Germany, while Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union, granted it privileged status as the only non-communist children''s book allowed in Poland. The preeminent leader of Indian nationalism and civil rights, Mahatma Gandhi—whose nonviolent and pacifistic practices went on to inspire Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.—even called it his favorite book. The story was adapted by Walt Disney into a short animated film entitled Ferdinand the Bull in 1938. Ferdinand the Bull won the 1938 Academy Award for Best Short Subject (Cartoons).

Um dos maiores clássicos da literatura infantil A história que deu origem ao filme da Fox, dirigido por Carlos Saldanha Com mais de 80 anos de vida, o simpático Ferdinando continua em boa forma. Sua história não envelheceu um dia sequer, ainda hoje conquistando corações e inspirando o respeito pelas diferenças. Publicado originalmente em 1938, O touro Ferdinando marcou gerações no mundo todo, tendo sido traduzido para mais de 60 idiomas. Com uma narrativa singela, uma união perfeita entre as ilustrações e o texto de humor delicado, o livro conta a história de um touro que, apesar de seu tamanho e sua força, não tem interesse em lutar nas touradas. Tudo o que ele quer é cheirar as flores e ficar quietinho no seu canto, mas às vezes o mundo à nossa volta não compreende aqueles que são diferentes da maioria. Com seu personagem encantador e ilustrações impecáveis, a obra traz uma mensagem universal e atemporal e certamente será amada também pelo público brasileiro.

Ferdinand le taureau espagnol adore les fleurs, aime son champ et chérit sa tranquillité. Mais un jour, piqué par une abeille, il se lance dans une danse effrénée. Manque de chance, il est repéré par cinq hommes qui veulent que Ferdinand se batte dans une corrida ! Voilà notre paisible taureau embarqué dans une aventure inoubliable. Plus de quatre-vingts ans après sa première parution, retrouvez ce grand classique de la littérature jeunesse !

Originally published in 1943 as: Health can be fun.

A Caldecott Honor Book by the creators of the beloved Story of Ferdinand Wee Gillis lives in Scotland. He is an orphan, and he spends half of each year with his mother''s people in the lowlands, while the other half finds him in the highlands with his father''s kin. Both sides of Gillis''s family are eager for him to settle down and adopt their ways. In the lowlands, he is taught to herd cattle, learning how to call them to him in even the heaviest of evening fogs. In the rocky highlands, he stalks stags from outcrop to outcrop, holding his breath so as not to make a sound. Wee Gillis is a quick study, and he soon picks up what his elders can teach him. And yet he is unprepared when the day comes for him to decide, once and for all, whether it will be the lowlands or the highlands that he will call his home. Robert Lawson and Munro Leaf''s classic picture book is a tribute to the powers of the imagination and a triumph of the storyteller''s and illustrator''s art.

Reading Can Be Fun is a children’s classic by Munro Leaf, the bestselling author of Manners Can Be Fun. From the desktops of Andy and Gil Leaf: One of the most important lessons our father taught us is the value of reading. The exhilaration of turning a page and having words leap out, begging to be uttered and embraced, is a profound experience that is permanently etched in the mind. This was his message to every child. A springboard for the imagination, a book can be educational and fun. It is a huge joy that the key to the amusing, creative, and engaging world of our father can once again be found on bookshelves. He would be tremendously pleased and satisfied to know that today, nearly seventy years and one century later, his words still have resonance—words that will be fondly remembered by generations past, and words that will be savored, chuckled over, and read countless times by a new generation of curious, inquisitive, and impressionable young eyes.

In a time when all the rules for raising children have been redefined dozens of times, here is a book for bewildered parents from a simpler time when we all agreed on what was right and what was wrong. First published in 1946, Munro Leaf''s How To Behave And Why gives touchingly sincere yet gently funny lessons in Honesty, Fairness, Strength, and Wisdom. Originally intended for the very young, but with meaning for us all, How To Behave and Why is a true classic, charmingly illustrated with childlike drawings, and with a timeless message. It is a sure guide for teaching children (and adults) how to behave.

Relates the story of one hopeless little boy who refuses to learn to read, write, or count, until the practical effects of ignorance catch up with him.

Ferdinand likes to sit quietly and smell the flowers, but one day he gets stung by a bee and his snorting and stomping convince everyone that he is the fiercest of bulls.

An introduction to some of the basic concepts and responsibilities of citizenship.

Ferdinand the bull would rather sit under a cork tree rather than be in the bullfights in Madrid, Spain.

A collection of brief animal tales with specific morals which are attributed to a wise Greek slave.

An introduction to some of the basic concepts and responsibilities of citizenship--laws are made for the good of the majority and must be followed, people vote for specific laws or to elect leaders, taxes are paid to support people who work for all of us, like the firemen and policemen.

Ferdinand likes to sit quietly and smell the flowers, but one day he gets stung by a bee and his snorting and stomping convince everyone that he is the fiercest of bulls.