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Corduroy
- By Don Freeman
- Genre: Picture Book
Common Sense Media says
Heartwarming, humorous picture-book classic.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is a timeless story completely suited to young children. The illustrations are bold, bright, and highly appealing.
What's the story?
Poor Corduroy! Why won't anyone buy him? Could it be because his overalls are missing a button? Late at night the teddy bear searches the store for his button. He never finds it, but he does find a girl who loves him and gives him a home. Heartwarming and humorous, this is a picture-book classic.
Is it any good?
CORDUROY offers children a feel-good story line, a memorable main character, and charming illustrations. Bright, loosely drawn pictures feature scenes familiar to many children: shelves of toys, department stores, and bedrooms. The characters' facial expressions of sadness, curiosity, and joy are drawn so that even the youngest children can understand much of the story simply by looking at the pictures.
The classic book also offers the added benefit of subtle lessons in good behavior. Lisa, the kind little girl who buys and befriends Corduroy, doesn't fuss and cry in the toy department when her mother tells her that she may not buy the bear. When Lisa returns to buy Corduroy the next day, she does so with her mother's blessing and the money from her own piggy bank. Lisa looks past Corduroy's missing button and sees a friend to love.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why Corduroy is special bear. Would you have chosen him at the toy store? Do you have a toy that is very special to you?
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This book is perfect for any child learning to read also it is very interesting.
i love it!
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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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A timeless classic good for preschool aged kids
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.'
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September 25, 2010
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good good good
it kind of teach people a leson
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Mama/Son time
I grew up with this book I love sharing it with my son!
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my older cousins loved it, I loved it, my younger sister loved it. Everyone loves Corduroy and its eternal messages of kindness and friendship.
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great book to read to your kids
I remember loving this book as a little kid, and your kids will love it too
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Great story all around
Corduroy is an excellent story. Probably one of the best children's books in general. Talks about the importance of home, friendship, and love. All the while providing an exciting story about a teddy bear looking for one small button in a giant department store. I would recommend this book to anyone with children.
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| Author: | Don Freeman |
| Illustrator: | Don Freeman |
| Book type: | Fiction |
| Genre: | Picture Book |
| Publisher: | Penguin Group |
| Publication date: | April 11, 1968 |
| Number of pages: | 32 |
| Hardcover price: | $15.99 |
| Publisher's recommended age(s): | 2 - 4 |
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