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Don Freeman
Corduroy the bear goes to the launderette with Lisa. He overhears her mother warn her about taking things out of her pockets before washing her clothes. When Corduroy discovers he…
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Featuring Corduroy, this sturdy board book is suitable for even the youngest readers.
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Three Corduroy board book classics in one adorable package!
For over fifty years, Don Freeman's Corduroy has delighted readers. Now, readers can enjoy reading three Corduroy favorites in a charming…
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From the creator of Corduroy, a newly restored classic picture book that celebrates a child's bond with the natural world.
Say goodnight to Don Freeman’s beloved character, Corduroy, as he gets ready for bed.
A stuffed teddy bear in a department store, missing a button from his overalls, almost abandons hope of finding a real home until a small girl decides he is the…
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A classic picture book from the creator of Corduroy is now available in paperback. Determined to find his own acorns, young Earl the squirrel embarks on an all-night search, relying…
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Originally published: New York: Viking Press, 1959.
Corduroy and his friends are excited for Christmas, but its too bad that Dolly wont be able to spend it with them. The friends still have fun enjoying the season…
The kind of book small children will delight in, noted The New York Times of this whimsically illustrated tale of a toy that longs to live like a real bear…
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Three charmingly illustrated tales include Cyrano the Crow, concerning a conceited bird’s comeuppance; The Turtle and the Dove, demonstrating the power of friendship; and Flash the Dash, recounting a lazy…
A toy bear in a department stores wants many things, but when a little girl finally buys him, he finds what he wanted most of all.
Self-published in 1955…. –Afterword.
A contemporary classic, now available in Spanish! At the laundromat with Lisa, Corduroy overhears Lisa’s mother remind her to take everything out of her pockets before washing her clothes. Pockets…
Gregory Groundhog and his shadow desperately look for each other after they become separated from one another just before their annual appearance on Groundhog Day. Ages 3+.
Disaster strikes two pigeons when their nest in an electric hotel sign is threatened.
Corduroy has been a children’s classic for more than 40 years. Now, even the youngest readers can enjoy this story of a bear looking for a home. With a full-sized…
A toy bear who wants a pocket for himself searches for one in a laundromat.
Originally published: New York: Viking Press, 1964.
A new character for Picture Puffin in the form of Corduroy, a lovable bear who is introduced in this book.
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A small boy imagines what it would be like to have his own rainbow to play with.
Relates the traditional Cora Indian tale in which Opossum outwits the larger and more powerful Iguana and returns the stolen fire to the people of the earth. In Spanish.
In celebration of his 40th anniversary, Corduroy comes to life in this gift set that comes with a small hardcover edition of the classic Corduroy and a 6 ½-inch toy…
…the author’s story is brought to life by a buoyant narration…pleasant entertainment also provides a method of helping children understand the value of being themselves. - Booklist
Having gotten a button for his overalls - and a home for himself as well - Corduroy now yearns for a pocket.
With a storyteller’s narrative, Christina Moore presents this fascinating look at the world’s largest reptiles, including information about their physical characteristics, the differences between these scary creatures, and how they…
.. .The story follows two young sisters, and is told in unrhymed poetry and song. …Listeners will cherish this sweet treasure. - School Library Journal
In this tale of the further adventures of Corduroy, the popular stuffed teddy bear accompanies Lisa to a laundromat where he realizes that while he now has a button, he’s…
School and public libraries needing Spanish language materials will want to purchase this good quality presentation School Library Journal
A winning, completely childlike picture book in which a stuffed bear waiting hopefully in a toy department finds a home with a little girl. Endearing, brightly colored pictures. – Booklist…
Originally published: New York: Viking Press, 1966.
For use in schools and libraries only. Dandelion overdresses for a come-as-you-are party and is turned away because the hostess does not recognize him.
Corduroy, la historia original y favorita de todos en un libro de cartaon en espaanol. El cuento claasico de Corduroy estaraa maas cerca de los pequeanos lectores con la introducciaon…
Don Alexander
Lewis Leary was born into freedom on the lucky day of March 17, 1835, but growing up in North Carolina as a free Black man, he soon realized that his…
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Don Freeman,Alison Inches
Based on the characters created by Don Freeman.
Linda Zuckerman
The Day Is Waiting, illustrated by New York Times bestselling illustrator of Corduroy, Don Freeman, takes readers on a tour of our wonderful world and reminds us that no matter…
Originally published: New York: Penguin Young Readers, 2019.
Come meet all the helpers and heroes of the neighborhood on a tour with everyone’s favorite bear, Corduroy!
Corduroy has lots of friends around the neighborhood. He thanks the firefighters…
This revised and updated edition scours the North American continent for the most extraordinary, elegant, and inspiring places to rest your head. From the Redwood Forest to the Gulf Stream…
Celebrate Christmas with Corduroy in this festive board book!
Corduroy is excited to celebrate Christmas! To get ready, he decorates his…
Come celebrate Halloween with Corduroy in his new holiday board book!
Lisa wants to write to the bakery. But she is afraid the baker will not listen! Can Corduroy help Lisa speak up?
Corduroy sets out to make Lisa a special surprise for her birthday but it turns out to be much harder than it looks.
Come celebrate Easter with Corduroy in his new holiday board book!
Don Freeman,Don Freeman
Christmas is coming, and Corduroy has a list of gifts he’d like from Santa–until he discovers the true meaning of Christmas is not about train sets or ice skates. Featuring…
