Even before my grandson Elijah was born I was purchasing children’s books for Leslie to read to him. Just as I did for my own children. I had meant to keep it up and purchase one book a month but haven’t been able to do that.
But I told David that I was going back to purchasing a new book for Charlie and Elijah each month along with a novel for myself. To help instill a love of reading in Charlie and Elijah.
I decided for Elijah I would pick out one Author at a time and purchase all the books they had written then I would move on to the next Author. Charlie and David said I should start with the series of children’s books called Corduroy and I agree with them. These are not only Charlie’s favorite books but mine and Suzzie’s as well.
Corduroy
“The classic bear stands the test of time with an anniversary edition. Corduroy is still as warm and sweet a story as when it was first written 50 years ago.” – Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor
Corduroy was first introduced to readers in 1968, and in the fifty years since, his adventures have never stopped.
Corduroy has been on the department store shelf for a long time. Yet as soon as Lisa sees him, she knows that he’s the bear for her. Her mother, though, thinks he’s a little shopworn—he’s even missing a button! Still, Corduroy knows that with a bit of work he can tidy himself up and be just the bear for Lisa. And where better to start than with a nighttime adventure through the department store, searching for a new button!
Celebrate 50 years of this irresistible childhood classic, a heartwarming story about a little bear and a little girl finding the friend they have always wanted in each other.
The youngest fans of Corduroy, one of the best-loved children’s book characters for over forty years, will delight in these simple, sturdy board books-now available in a larger size with an updated, modern look.
In Corduroy’s Party, Corduroy celebrates his birthday with cake, games, and presents.
Corduroy’s Birthday Hardcover
Corduroy is celebrating his birthday, and, with the help of brightly illustrated, lift-the-flap pages, young readers can join the party as he plays with the pin+a1ata, goes on a treasure hunt, and opens his gifts. BOMC Main.
2018 marks the 50th anniversary of Corduroy, Don Freeman’s story of a beloved teddy bear and his friend Lisa, which has sold millions of copies and delighted children all over the world. In this sequel to Corduroy, Lisa takes her toy bear to a Laundromat, where he goes on a soapy adventure!
Corduroy Goes to the Beach [Book]
Celebrate Corduroy’s 50th anniversary with this lift-the-flap beach adventure!
Corduroy and his friends are heading to the beach for a fun-filled day of playing by the sea. First they jump over the waves and fly kites, then it’s time for a tasty picnic lunch and a special treat—ice cream! In the afternoon, Corduroy and his pals collect seashells and build sandcastles. Seven spreads filled with thirty-five flaps will keep small fingers happily busy.
Corduroy Writes a Letter [Book]
Celebrate Corduroy’s 50th anniversary with the reissue of this delightful leveled reader!
Lisa is learning how powerful letters can be. When she wants the bakery to add more sprinkles to the cookies they sell, she writes a letter to the baker, and he adds more. But when she wants to contact the movie theater owner about a problem, she thinks he’s too important and won’t respond. Can Corduroy help his friend with her good deed?
Corduroy Lost and Found [Book]
Corduroy the beloved bear slips out very early one morning to get a birthday present for Lisa. He spies what he thinks is a yellow balloon up in the sky, thinking that would be perfect for her. But when the sun rises, the balloon (really the full moon) disappears. And now Corduroy is lost. Lisa finds him, but not before Corduroy succeeds in getting just the right gift—a lollipop as yellow and round as the moon. Written in the whimsical style of Don Freeman and illustrated in the exact scratchboard technique he used to create Corduroy and A Pocket for Corduroy.
2018 is Corduroy’s 50th anniversary, making this the perfect time for a new Corduroy adventure!
Corduroy’s Easter Party [Book]
What better time for Corduroy and friends to throw a party? They’ve got their Easter candy, they’ve bought their Easter hats, and they’ve dyed their Easter eggs. Now they are just waiting on one special long-eared guest. Will the Easter bunny show?
About Don Freeman
Don Freeman was born in San Diego, California, in 1908. At an early age, he received a trumpet as a gift from his father. He practiced obsessively and eventually joined a California danceband.
After graduating from high school, he ventured to New York City to study art under the tutelage of Joan Sloan and Harry Wickey at the Art Students’ League. He managed to support himself throughout his schooling by playing his trumpet evenings, in nightclubs and at weddings.
Gradually, he eased into making a living sketching impressions of Broadway shows for The New York Times and The Herald Tribune. This shift was helped along, in no small part, by a rather heartbreaking incident; he lost his trumpet.
One evening, he was so engrossed in sketching people on the subway, he simply forgot it was sitting on the seat beside him. This new career turned out to be a near-perfect fit for Don, though, as he had always loved the theater.
He was introduced to the world of Childrens’ Literature, when William Saroyan asked him to illustrate several books. Soon after, he began to write and illustrate his own books, a career he settled into comfortably and happily.
Through his writing, he was able to create his own theater: “I love the flow of turning the pages, the suspense of what’s next. Ideas just come at me and after me. It’s all so natural. I work all the time, long into the night, and it’s such a pleasure. I don’t know when the time ends. I’ve never been happier in my life!”
Don died in 1978, after a long and successful career. He created many beloved characters in his lifetime, perhaps the most beloved among them a stuffed, overall-wearing bear, named Corduroy.
Don Freeman was the author and illustrator of many popular books for children, including Corduroy, A Pocket for Corduroy, and the Caldecott Honor Book Fly High, Fly Low.
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Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
