Munro Leaf – an American children’s author and illustrator, best known for «The Story of Ferdinand», a timeless tale of peace. His books combined humour, simplicity, and subtle lessons, making him a beloved figure in children’s literature. He also wrote guides on manners and behaviour for young readers.
✨ «Ferdinand» was published in 1936 and outsold Disney’s «Snow White». 📚 Walt Disney adapted it into an Oscar-winning short film. 💡 In Spain, the bull who refused to fight became a pacifist icon. 📖 The book was banned in Nazi Germany, while Gandhi praised it as a favourite. 🖊️ Leaf also created playful etiquette books for children. 🎓 Studied literature before turning to writing and illustrating. 📺 His works were repeatedly adapted for screen. 🌍 «Ferdinand» has been translated into dozens of languages. ☕ Enjoyed sketching stories over coffee. 😄 Joked that he wrote “quick books” so kids would never get bored.