Munro Leaf (December 4, 1905–December 21, 1976), was an American author of children's literature. He's best known for his 1936 book The Story of Ferdinand, a story about a bull who preferred smelling flowers to bullfighting. The book sparked considerable controversy, as it was seen by some as pacifist; it was consequently banned in Nazi Germany. December 4 is the 338th day (339th on leap years) of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1905 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... December 21 is the 355th day of the year (356th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1976 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America, the States, or (archaically) Columbia—is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ... The word author has several meanings: The author of a book, story, article or the like, is the person who has written it (or is writing it). ... Basic Characteristics There is some debate as to what constitutes childrens literature. ... 1936 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... A bull is a male of various animal species, including: cattle elephant whale In English, bull is usually spoken to refer specifically to male cattle, with terms such as bull elephant disambiguating the term for other species. ... Bull attacking a matador Bullfighting or tauromachy ( Spanish toreo, corrida de toros or tauromaquia; Portuguese corrida de touros or tauromaquia) is a blood sport that involves, most of the times, professional performers ( matadores) who execute various formal moves with the goal of appearing graceful and confident, while masterful over the... Pacifism is opposition to the practice of war. ... Nazi Germany, or the Third Reich, commonly refers to Germany in the years 1933–1945, when it was under the firm control of the totalitarian and fascist ideology of the Nazi Party, with the Führer Adolf Hitler as dictator. ...

Bibliography

• Lo, the Poor Indian (1934)
• Grammar Can Be Fun (1934)
• The Story of Ferdinand (1936)
• Manners Can Be Fun (1936)
• Noodle (1937)
• Safety Can Be Fun (1938)
• Wee Gillis (1937)
• Fair Play (1939)
• John Henry Davis (1940)
• Let's Do Better (1945)
• Sam and the Superdroop (1948)
• Arithmetic Can Be Fun (1949)
• History Can Be Fun (1950)
• Geography Can Be Fun (1950)
• Lucky You (1950)
• Science Can Be Fun (1950)
• Being an American Can Be Fun (1964)