"The Story of Ferdinand" is a children's book written by Munro Leaf and illustrated by Robert Lawson. It tells the tale of a gentle bull named Ferdinand who prefers smelling flowers to fighting. Unlike other bulls, Ferdinand is not interested in bullfighting and enjoys a peaceful life in Spain. One day, Ferdinand is mistakenly chosen for a bullfight in Madrid after being stung by a bee. Despite the chaos around him, he remains calm and refuses to fight. Ultimately, Ferdinand's peaceful nature shines through, and he is returned to his beloved flowers, teaching readers the importance of being true to oneself.