Two million children and adults read the book on the same day. I am struggling to write an adequate review, and since I am pressed for time I will just say for now that I love everything about it! Corduroy hosted Jumpstart’s Read for the Record campaign, which raised more than $1.5 million for early education programs. He created many beloved characters in his lifetime, perhaps the most beloved among them a stuffed, overall-wearing bear named Corduroy. Corduroy hosted Jumpstart’s Read for the Record campaign, which raised more than $1.5 million for early education programs. A young girl named Lisa falls in love with Corduroy despite his missing button and shopworn look. Caldecott award winning illustrator Freeman created a book that has lasted for generations.

Don Freeman was the author and illustrator of many popular books for children, including Corduroy, A Pocket for Corduroy, and the Caldecott Honor Book … Corduroy was one of the first books inducted into the Indies Choice Book Awards Picture Book Hall … Author: Don Freeman Illustrator: Don Freeman First Published: 1968 Genre: Picture Book Subjects: Animal friends - Fantasy; Toys - Toys; Bookbrief: A toy bear in a department store wants a number of things, but when a little girl finally buys him he finds what he has always wanted most of all.
Corduroy was one of the first books inducted into the Indies Choice Book Awards Picture Book Hall of Fame. Corduroy by Don Freeman is a classic children's book about a curious teddy bear. Two million children and adults read the book on the same day.

Corduroy makes the bold decision to leave the comforts of his department store shelf in search for the one thing he believes will change his life for the better. It was nominated for an ABA Indies Choice Award. It is a heartwarming story of the small stuffed bear's desire for a home and friends and his obtaining perfect fulfillment in the devotion of Lisa. It was nominated for an ABA Indies Choice Award. Corduroy was one of my childhood favorites and I still love it! View book info and cumulative award history for A Pocket for Corduroy by Don Freeman. Recommended Grade Group: PreK-Grade 2