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Best Selling Books by Don Freeman

Don Freeman is the author of Corduroy (1968), A Rainbow of My Own (1978), A Pocket for Corduroy (2015), Grin and Bear It: The Wit & Wisdom of Corduroy (2018), Corduroy (Spanish Edition) (2022).

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Corduroy

Corduroy
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The treasured childhood classic that tells the heartwarming story of a little bear and a little girl finding the friend they have always wanted in each other. Corduroy lives in the toy department of a big store. Day after day he waits with all the other animals and dolls for somebody to come along and take him home. Yet as soon as Lisa sees him, she knows that he’s the bear for her. Her mother, though, thinks he’s a little shopworn—he’s even missing a button! Still, Corduroy knows that with a bit of work he can tidy himself up and be just the bear for Lisa. Recognizable by his namesake green corduroy overalls, Corduroy and his misadventures in the search for his button have entertained and endeared generations of readers. The timeless quality of Corduroy’s story continues to appeal to children today as it has for decades, ensuring his place in everyone’s heart for years to come.

A Rainbow of My Own

A Rainbow of My Own
A small boy imagines what it would be like to have his own rainbow to play with.

A Pocket for Corduroy

release date: Sep 08, 2015
A Pocket for Corduroy
The sequel to Don Freeman''s beloved classic Corduroy! After meeting in a department store in Corduroy''s first story, Corduroy and Lisa do everything together. One day Lisa takes Corduroy to the laundromat where, on the search for a pocket of his own, he goes on a soapy adventure! This children''s classic is available in board book format, perfect for even the youngest of readers.

Grin and Bear It: The Wit & Wisdom of Corduroy

release date: Mar 27, 2018
Grin and Bear It: The Wit & Wisdom of Corduroy
Adventurous, imaginative, and always optimistic, Corduroy offers up wit and wisdom that will bring a little bit of sunshine to readers of all ages. Never forget who you are—and never forget who loves you. There''s always a good reason to party! There’s no such thing as being too grown-up for a teddy bear. Since Corduroy’s first publication in 1968, this adventuresome stuffed animal has been delighting readers of all ages. Now America’s favorite teddy bear is here to share with you fifty years of his accumulated wit and wisdom, all in one adorable little book. Charming and inspirational, this is the perfect gift for graduation, or any other occasion when you might need a little confidence boost.

Corduroy (Spanish Edition)

release date: Feb 01, 2022
Corduroy (Spanish Edition)
Corduroy, la historia original y favorita de todos en un libro de cartón en español. Corduroy es un osito que en un tiempo vivió en la juguetería de una tienda grande. Día tras día esperaba junto a los otros animales y muñecas que alguien viniera y se lo llevara a casa. One of School Library Journal’s "Top 100 Picture Books" of all time (2012) One of the National Education Association’s "Teachers'' Top 100 Books for Children."

Dandelion

Dandelion
From the creator of the beloved Corduroy, here is a charming story about being yourself When Dandelion gets an invitation to a party, he''s excited. The invitation is extra fancy, so Dandelion decides to get himself all dressed up. But when he gets to the party, no one recognizes him! Fortunately, it all works out in the end, and Dandelion learns an important lesson about being true to who you are.

Corduroy's Garden

release date: Jan 01, 2019
Corduroy's Garden
"Corduroy has an important job. After planting some beans in her garden, Lisa leaves Corduroy in charge of watching them. But when he falls asleep and a puppy digs up the seeds, Corduroy must find a way to save the day!"--Page [4] of cover.

A Christmas Wish For Corduroy

release date: Oct 21, 2014
A Christmas Wish For Corduroy
A classic holiday story about a teddy bear loved by children for 50 years. It’s almost Christmas and Corduroy sits on a department store shelf, wishing he could be a child’s holiday gift—but he’s a plain bear, and nobody seems to notice him. He sets out across the store to ask Santa Claus for help, but he can’t visit without wearing a special outfit! After stopping to try on hats, boots, and even baby clothes, Corduroy finally arrives at the North Pole. Can Santa help Corduroy find a new home in time for Christmas? With warm humor and classic art, A Christmas Wish for Corduroy takes readers back to the beginning and shows how Corduroy became the beloved bear we know today. This is a heartwarming story about the power of hope, perseverance, and friendship--an important addition to any Corduroy collection, and the perfect way to celebrate Corduroy''s 50th anniversary.

Corduroy Goes to the Dentist

release date: Apr 21, 2026
Corduroy Goes to the Dentist
Corduroy and Lisa are going to the dentist in this new addition to the Corduroy collection! Corduroy and Lisa are excited to see their friendly family dentist, shows them how they count their teeth, cleans them, and rinses them. And who knows--maybe they''ll even get a surprise at the end of their visit for being such great patients! For over fifty years, the heartwarming adventures of Don Freeman''s stuffed bear, Corduroy, have been irresistible childhood classics. This book is a great gift for any child nervous for their first visit to the dentist, or for anyone looking to complete their Corduroy collection.

Corduroy Makes a Cake

release date: Sep 14, 2021
Corduroy Makes a Cake
Corduroy was first introduced to readers in 1968 and soon became a classic character. Everybody''s favorite department store bear is having further adventures in this birthday story. Now available in Step into Reading, the premier reader line! When Corduroy finds out that Lisa is having a birthday party, he decides to make her a very special cake. Instead of making a cake, Corduroy makes a great big mess! He doesn''t know what to do. Will he find another way to give Lisa a birthday surprise? Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Pet of the Met

release date: Jan 01, 1988
Pet of the Met
A mouse who works as a page turner at the Metropolitan Opera House has only one enemy, a cat; but, during a performance of "The Magic Flute," something magical happens to change their lives.

Corduroy's Hike

release date: Jan 01, 2019
Corduroy's Hike
When Lisa goes on a hiking trip, Corduroy sneaks into her backpack. Lisa is surprised to find him there, but she thinks he''ll be safe as long as he stays tucked inside. Corduroy just has to take a peek outside, and when he does, he falls out! Will Lisa find him again? Full color.

Come Again, Pelican

release date: Jan 01, 2024
Come Again, Pelican
With the help of a pelican, Ty learns about the tide and fishing on his summer vacation.

Bearymore

Bearymore
Bearymore, the performing bear, loves the circus so much that his last performance of the season makes him sad. But when the ringmaster tells him he must think up a new act for next spring, Bearymore has a real problem. How can he do that and hibernate at the same time? Age 4-6 40 pages

Corduroy Lost and Found

release date: Feb 13, 2018
Corduroy Lost and Found
A beloved story about a classic character, newly available in board book! Corduroy the teddy bear slips out very early one morning to get a birthday present for Lisa. He spies what he thinks is a yellow balloon up in the sky and goes chasing after it, thinking that would be perfect for her. But when the sun rises, the "balloon" disappears. And now Corduroy is lost. Can he reuinte with his best friend and find her the perfect birthday present? Written in the whimsical style of Don Freeman and illustrated in the exact scratchboard technique he used to create Corduroy and A Pocket for Corduroy, Corduroy Lost and Found will delight even Corduroy''s very youngest fans. This board book edition is publishing just in time for the 50th anniversary of Corduroy''s original publication!

Norman the Doorman

Norman the Doorman
Norman, the doorman of a mouse hole in an art museum, uses his own art talent and finds a way to see the art treasures in the galleries upstairs. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Corduroy Gives Thanks

release date: Aug 05, 2025
Corduroy Gives Thanks
Join treasured classic characters Corduroy and Lisa on Thanksgiving Day as they show gratitude for all of their favorite people. Join Corduroy and Lisa as they get ready for Thanksgiving. They''ll need a turkey, bread, flowers for their centerpiece, and much more as they prepare to thank all of their wonderful friends. Don Freeman''s beloved bear Corduroy has been delighting and entertaining readers for over 50 years. Corduroy Gives Thanks is a perfect first introduction to Thanksgiving for the littlest readers. It''s a simple lesson in gratitude that readers of all ages can appreciate.
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