Munro Leaf Books in Order
Munro Leaf is a celebrated author and illustrator, renowned for his timeless children's books that have captivated young readers worldwide. His most iconic creation is Ferdinand, a gentle Spanish bull who defies convention by preferring the sweet scent of flowers to the brutality of a bullfight. Crafted in a mere hour on a Sunday afternoon in 1935, Ferdinand sparked intense debate, with some interpreting the story as a satirical commentary on aggression amidst the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War. Despite being banned in Germany and sparking controversy, the book has become a beloved classic, translated into over 60 languages and cherished by children across the globe.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Munro Leaf
- #1AmazonRobert Francis Weatherbee(1935)
- #2AmazonThe Story of Ferdinand(1936)
- #3AmazonNoodle (With: Ludwig Bemelmans)(1937)
- #4AmazonWee Gillis(1938)
- #5AmazonFair Play(1939)
- #6AmazonThe Story of Simpson and Sampson(1941)
- #7AmazonBoo, Who Used To Be Scared Of The Dark(1948)
- #8AmazonSam and the Super(1948)
- #9AmazonSafety Can Be Fun(1958)
- #10AmazonThe Boy Who would Not go to School(1963)
- #11AmazonWho Cares? I Do(1971)
- #12AmazonGordon the Goat(1988)
- #13AmazonFour-And-Twenty Watchbirds(1990)
- #14AmazonFlock of Watchbirds(2007)
- #15AmazonSam and the Superdroop(2020)
- #1AmazonHow to Speak Politely and Why(1934)
- #2AmazonManners Can Be Fun(1936)
- #3AmazonBrushing Your Teeth Can Be Fun(1943)
- #4AmazonReading Can Be Fun(1953)
- #5AmazonGeography Can Be Fun(1962)
- #6AmazonMetric Can Be Fun!(1976)
- #7AmazonBeing An American Can Be Fun(2000)
- #8AmazonHow to Behave and Why(2002)
- #9AmazonHow to Be: Six Simple Rules for Being the Best Kid You Can Be(2015)
- #1AmazonHansi (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)(1931)
- #2AmazonThe Golden Basket (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)(1936)
- #3AmazonNoodle (With: Ludwig Bemelmans)(1937)
- #4AmazonThe Castle Number Nine (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)(1937)
- #5AmazonFifi (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)(1940)
- #6AmazonRosebud (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)(1942)
- #7AmazonA Tale of Two Glimps (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)(1947)
- #8AmazonSunshine (By: Ludwig Bemelmans,Barbara Bemelmans)(1950)
- #9AmazonThe Happy Place (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)(1952)
- #10AmazonParsley (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)(1953)
- #11AmazonMarina (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)(1962)
- #12AmazonQuito Express (By: Ludwig Bemelmans)(1965)
About Munro Leaf
Munro Leaf is a celebrated author and illustrator, renowned for his timeless children's books that have captivated young readers worldwide. His most iconic creation is Ferdinand, a gentle Spanish bull who defies convention by preferring the sweet scent of flowers to the brutality of a bullfight. Crafted in a mere hour on a Sunday afternoon in 1935, Ferdinand sparked intense debate, with some interpreting the story as a satirical commentary on aggression amidst the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War. Despite being banned in Germany and sparking controversy, the book has become a beloved classic, translated into over 60 languages and cherished by children across the globe.
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