I had this book as a child, and loved it. I was 7 in 1968 when it first came out and it meant a lot to me because it was the first book I owned that had a Black girl as the protagonist...someone who looked like me! As a mother, I purchased the book for my daughter who is now 26 and a mom herself. It's a good book for anyone regardless of age or race, very warmhearted and inspiring because we all at one point had a toy we fell in love with and loved despite it's alleged 'imperfections.'
Corduroy
(1968, Fiction - Picture Book, Written by Don Freeman, Illustrated by Don Freeman)Ratings at a Glance
| 100% | of parents say there are great illustrations |
| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say it's educational |
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- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
- Great illustrations
A timeless classic good for preschool aged kids
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Wonderful classic for all ages!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A classic
The Common Sense review summarizes much of the good stuff abt this book but I wanted to add one more thing - Lisa, the girl who takes Corduroy home, is not white (it looks like she's black or hispanic). It's hard to find good books with minority main characters and this one is so readily available at libraries everywhere.
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- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
cute...
cute book for young children just learning to read
