Publisher Description
With music and sound effects, this audiobook is perfect for those who love Ferdinand and those who have yet to meet him. A true classic with a timeless message, The Story of Ferdinand has enchanted readers since it was first published in 1936. All the other bulls would run and jump and butt their heads together. But Ferdinand would rather sit and smell the flowers. And he does just that, until the day a bumblebee and some men from the Madrid bullfights give gentle Ferdinand a chance to be the most ferocious star of the corrida—and the most unexpected comic hero.
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“With a gentle Spanish accent and leisurely pacing, narrator Brian Amador lends just the right ambiance to the classic tale of Ferdinand…Just as Ferdinand moves at an unhurried pace, so too does Amador. Phrases are drawn out, and long pauses are offered between moments in the story, which are perfect for reflecting or for poring over the illustrations, should the book be at hand. The names of the bullfighters—picadores, banderilleros, and matador—roll off Amador’s tongue. Angel Pineda narrates additional words from the book’s artwork, and the production includes background sounds such as the lowing of animals and the humming of insects. Even when one already knows what happens when the bee stings, listening to this recording is a pleasure. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”
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About Munro Leaf
Munro Leaf (1905–1976) is an American author of children’s literature who wrote and illustrated many books during his long career. His books were illustrated by a number of famous artists, including Ludwig Bemelmans, Robert Lawson, and Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss). He is best known for The Story of Ferdinand, first published in 1936 and a bestseller ever since.
About Brian Amador
Brian Amador is a Spanish/English, Bilingual voice-over actor originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico. He started his career in 1994 when he was offered a gig to narrate for a children’s educational piece and since then has worked for PBS “American Experience,” Houghton-Mifflin, Leaco/NMobile, LiveOak Media Children’s Audio books, UVEX, Sanofi-Aventis, SkillSoft, SpringerLink, MedicalSpanish.com, Magellan Interactive, Dragonfly Language and Novel Voices Press.