Ferdinand Sets the Record Straight

“You know, people think I’m this wimpy pacifist,” confesses the subject of the classic children’s book about a bull who sits out a bullfight. “But truth is, I could have totally taken out that matador. Just wasn’t feeling it that day.”

A brown Bull with long horns sits in a field of beautiful flowers
Just saying, in case you were thinking of picking any of my flowers. (Reddit)
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7 thoughts on “Ferdinand Sets the Record Straight

  1. allein 🐾 May 7, 2026 / 3:43 pm

    Can I scritch the furry head if I promise to leave the flowers alone?

  2. Tara May 7, 2026 / 3:58 pm

    Erm, Ferdinand? Sittin’ in that clover is a sure-fire way to get stung by a bee again. Which is what started the whole mess off in the first place 😆.
    Beautiful cow, beautiful clover.

  3. Georgiana May 7, 2026 / 4:52 pm

    Looking at this photo all I can hear in my head is this song.

    • Ricky & Bibi's Mom May 7, 2026 / 8:11 pm

      That takes me back. Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs—and don’t forget the Shamettes!

      Hey, there, Little Red Riding Hood
      You sure are looking good …

  4. DEBG May 7, 2026 / 5:18 pm

    A Highland coe! So cute.

    • Ricky & Bibi's Mom May 7, 2026 / 8:15 pm

      In Scots, it’s a Heilan’ Coo. This fun fact brought to you by Magpie Brains R Us—ooh, shiny!

  5. diane in los angeles May 8, 2026 / 8:56 am

    Such a great photo….and caption. I loved the Story of Ferdinand so much when I was little….it was one of my first books.

    And Nuns with Buns, so cool. Dogs on stage at the Opera….why did I never get to see that?

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