Author & Illustrator Profile
Don Freeman
2 Books
Don Freeman was an American painter, printmaker, and author-illustrator best known for his classic children's books. He is most famous for creating the beloved character Corduroy, a stuffed bear who stars in "A Pocket for Corduroy" and its iconic predecessor. His works are characterized by their warm, expressive artwork and gentle stories that capture the quiet wonders of childhood.
Books in "Corduroy"
Corduroy is a small, hopeful teddy bear who has been waiting on a department store shelf for a very long time. Every day, shoppers pass him by, and Corduroy wonders if he will ever find a home. When a kind little girl named Lisa finally spots him, she wants to buy him immediately. But her mother points out that Corduroy is missing a button on his green overalls. Determined to fix himself so someone will love him, Corduroy slips off his shelf after the store closes to search for his lost button. His nighttime adventure leads him up escalators and into the furniture department, where he mistakes a mattress button for his own. Join this classic, lovable bear as he discovers that true friendship means being loved exactly as you are.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Corduroy is a lovable teddy bear who is perfectly happy living with his friend Lisa. But during a trip to the local laundromat, he makes a startling discovery. Lisa's mother reminds her to empty her pockets before washing her clothes, and Corduroy realizes he does not have a pocket of his own. Determined to find one, the little bear slips away to explore the brightly lit laundromat. His adventure takes him through baskets of laundry, mountains of soap flakes, and all the lively sights and sounds of the busy room. When night falls and the laundromat locks its doors, Corduroy finds himself alone in the dark. How will a small bear spend the night in such a giant place, and will Lisa come back to find him? Join Corduroy on a charming, slightly soapy adventure as he searches for the perfect pocket.
6-8 Years
33 Pages
