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Corduroy (Hardcover)
by Don Freeman (Illustrator)
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Story, Love and acceptance, Ages 4-8, Children's books |
| Market price: ¥ 178.00
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¥ 158.00
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A sweet classic of a teddy bear, which when you're older it still fills you with the same happy glow you felt the very first time you opened the cover; it indicates a message to children: love and acceptance. |
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Author: Don Freeman (Illustrator)
Publisher: Viking Juvenile
Pub. in: March, 1968
ISBN: 0670241334
Pages: 28
Measurements: 8.2 x 9.4 x 0.4 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BC00204
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It begins with Corduroy in a toy department of a big store. Shoppers hurry by and never seem to notice him. Every day Corduroy waits hoping "for somebody to come along and take him home.” which indicates a basic need: security and belonging. One day a little girl stops to look at Corduroy and tells her Mother that he is the bear she has always wanted. The Mother explains to her daughter that they have spent too much money already and points out a flaw in Corduroy, he is missing a button. The girl is very obedient and doesn't make a scene and walks away with her Mother. Corduroy decides to go look for his button that night. The next day, still buttonless, Corduroy wakes up to the warm smile of the girl who came to see him the day before. She introduces herself as Lisa and tells Corduroy that he "is going to be her very own bear." She continues to explain that she counted her money in her piggy bank and her Mother said she could bring him home. She lovingly carried him home in her arms. Corduroy looked around the room. "This must be home," he said. "I know I've always wanted a home!" As Lisa sat down to sew a button on his shirt to make him more comfortable she said the sweetest thing, something every child need to hear: "I like you just the way you are." And they give each other a hug, which indicates another message to children: love and acceptance. Youngsters will never get tired of this toy-comes-alive tale with a happy ending.
This book is quite an adventure for young readers as they flip each page to read what Corduroy is getting himself into just to find a button. This picture book is wonderful for young readers because the pictures coordinate with the text itself. A young reader around the age of four that may not be able to read can easily tell what event is taking place because of the pictures. Corduroy also inspires imagination for the young reader because of the stuffed animal coming to life throughout the story. This is also a predictable story, which allows the reader to predict the story line and what may happen on the upcoming pages. The grammar in Corduroy is also very helpful which is a model for young readers to learn grammar. Corduroy has a wonderful moral in the end. All children need to feel loved and this story's moral is just that no matter how imperfect you are there is someone that loves you!
Target readers:
Baby-Preschool
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Don Freeman: Fine artist, newspaper illustrator, cartoonist, lithographer, book illustrator, author and children's book illustrator. Don Freeman was born in San Diego, California, August 11, 1908. He graduated from the Principia High School in St. Louis, Missouri.
Don Freeman was a student under John Sloan and Harry Wickey, both very much involved in the movement which was labeled the Ash Can school. In his early years as painter Don Freeman worked as a painter in New York City. These early years were the most trying years of the Great Depression. Although working as a serious artist had its personal rewards, it was necessary to earn a living. Freeman's early influence was John Sloan but his mentor in many ways was Honore Daumier. During his years as a dramatic illustrator Freeman also completed many lithographs, some with a focus on the theatrical world. When the Second World War broke out Freeman turned his illustration talent to work for the war effort. His illustrations appeared in numerous military publications.
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Don Freeman's classic character, Corduroy, is even more popular today than he was when he first came on the scene over thirty years ago. These favorite titles are ready for another generation of children to love.
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-26 00:00>
This story shows that it doesn't matter what you look like or what other people think of you, someone will always love you for who you are. After reading that book I always wanted a bear just like Corduroy with the missing button and all. I thought how it was so cute that the little girl came back with all her piggy bank money and bought the tiny bear that didn't even look new. Most kids will see things in the store and beg for it then forget about it once they are told no. There must have been something about Corduroy that you will have to read to find out. |
Jenn (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-26 00:00>
This book is an excellent choice for a story that a child will remember for a lifetime. This was a childhood favorite of mine and I just purchased this book the other day to add to a collection which I am saving for when my baby gets a little bit older since we are still in the board book stage at this moment. I definitely give this book 5 stars. |
Kim (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-26 00:00>
A great book with great illustrations. I have not known one person who hasn't liked it. Get it. You will not be disappointed. |
A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2006-12-26 00:00>
This book was read too many times as a young child and I have read it many times myself. I love it; it is such a cute story! The little bear with a missing button that no one wants to buy goes off on an adventure throughout the department store. Up the escalator he goes, thinking it is a mountain. When he reaches the next floor he sees all the beds and tables and chairs and believes that he must be in a palace! This is one of those happy, feel good stories. Even reading it as an adult I still love it. The pictures of this little bear are enough to make you want a little teddy bear of your own! |
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