by Robert Lawson, Munro Leaf · Diogenes Verlag, Zürich · tapa dura · ISBN 9783257007428
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«Ferdinand der Stier» is the children's picture book by Munro Leaf with illustrations by Robert Lawson, published by Diogenes Verlag in hardback, in German.
Ferdinand is a peaceful bull who prefers to sit quietly and smell the flowers rather than take part in any fight. When he is entered into a bullfight, his peaceful nature takes an unexpected turn. A story that celebrates staying true to oneself and the joy of simple things.
German edition from 1993, with translation by Fritz Güttinger and the original illustrations by Robert Lawson.
A read for children and adults who value quiet stories about authenticity and simple happiness.
Lawson "Robbie" N. Robertson was considered one of the more accomplished American track coaches of the first half of the twentieth century. From 1904-1936, he was with the American team at every Olympics with the exception of 1916 when the Olympics were cancelled due to WWI. He coached Track and Field for the Irish-American Athletic Club in Queens, New York from 1909–16, and then for the University of Pennsylvania from 1916-47. He was U.S. Olympic Assistant Track coach in 1912 and 1920 and was head coach for the American Track and Field Team in four Olympics from 1924-36.
