Fair Play

by Munro Leaf

Amusing drawn illustrations. An introduction to some of the basic concepts and responsibilities of citizenship--laws are made for the good of the majority and must be followed, people vote for specific laws or to elect leaders, taxes are paid to support people who work for all of us, like the firemen and policemen.

Library Binding

Published June 1, 1939

About the author

Wilbur Monroe Leaf AKA Munro Leaf, author and illustrator of dozens of children’s books.

He is best remembered for his signature character, Ferdinand, the Spanish bull who preferred smelling flowers to fighting in a ring in Spain. Composed in less than an hour one Sunday afternoon in 1935, the book sparked controversy. With the Spanish Civil War raging, political critics charged that it was a satirical attack on aggression. In Germany, the book was burned; in India, Ghandi called it his favorite. Even today, Ferdinand continues to charm children around the world—the story has been translated into over 60 languages.

Reviews

[Prabhat sharma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fair Play by Munro Leaf- Children’s Illustrated Picture book- Hindi translation by Arvind Kumar- This book narrates the story of why a system, compliance of laws and rules are necessary for peaceful life in society. By the use of designs, drawings, this message of necessity of a system is conveyed to children. Necessity of doctors, teachers, firefighters, police, teachers, house construction workers, miners, farmers, tailors, milkmen, film stars, postman, soldiers, nurse, leaders in society. Systemic society involves proper society in which house, over-bridge, cinema hall, radio, railway trains, letters, parks, newspapers are available of society. Because of a system, a society needs cars, gas stoves, schools, library, shops, sea ships, aero-planes, factory, temple, hospital are necessary for a peaceful society. In a family, parents organize their income for education and betterment of children. While playing games like cricket and football, players should follow the rules of the game so that onlookers enjoy the match. In kite flying, children should compete and enjoy playing. For reading books, children should join a library so that each of them can read his choice of books. If one child has a cycle, he should drive by himself to school. Police is necessary for law and order in society. Rules of the road need to be followed by all while driving. Farmer, teachers, doctors, nurse, industrialist, labour, shopkeeper, police man, cook, etc. who are citizens and of age 18 -years and above can vote. During elections men and women are elected for Local Bodies, Zila Parishad. Citizens should always use the right to vote. In a family, mother, father, children should help in family work like serve food, water the plants in garden, give food to chickens, buy food items from the market. Farmer, house construction labour, postman, doctors perform their duties in society. Tax is paid by citizens on their income so that government can perform their legal functions like police, judiciary, soldiers, engineers and pay them wages. On parks, boards are written not to walk on the lawn, etc. should be followed by all. Children must read the history of the nation and learn about the role of Mahatma Gandhi in achieving freedom from British Rule. I have read this book in Hindi language.