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New Releases by Don Freeman

Don Freeman is the author of Corduroy Goes to the Dentist (2026), Corduroy Gives Thanks (2025), Happy Graduation, Corduroy! (2025), Corduroy's Little Library (2024), Come Again, Pelican (2024).

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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 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.

Happy Graduation, Corduroy!

release date: Mar 11, 2025
Happy Graduation, Corduroy!
In this new Corduroy board book, Corduroy and Lisa put on their caps and gowns and have a very special graduation day. It''s the end of the school year, and Corduroy and Lisa are graduating from kindergarten! Join them and their friends as they prepare for the day, accept their diplomas, and get excited about their next school year. Happy graduation, Corduroy! Perfect for graduations of any age, Happy Graduation, Corduroy! is yet another adventure starring Don Freeman''s beloved characters that readers young and old will delight in.

Corduroy's Little Library

release date: Oct 08, 2024
Corduroy's Little Library
Three Corduroy board book classics in one adorable package! For over fifty years, Don Freeman''s Corduroy has delighted readers. Now, readers can enjoy reading three Corduroy favorites in a charming keepsake box: Corduroy Corduroy Lost and Found A Pocket for Corduroy Meet the beloved bear in the original Corduroy, then follow him on a wild adventure in A Pocket for Corduroy, and finally help him find his way home to Lisa in Corduroy Lost and Found. Made in a durable board-book format, these books are perfect for little hands. Adults who grew up reading Corduroy and brand-new readers will delight in having three Corduroy classics at their fingertips. This is a great gift for the youngest readers or for any great Corduroy lover.

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.

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."

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.

The Sparrows of Stonehenge

release date: Jan 01, 2020

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.

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.

Buck Ryan

release date: Dec 05, 2018
Buck Ryan
Golden Age Newspaper Adventure Comic StripsBuck Ryan was a UK newspaper adventure comic strip created by Jack Monk and the writer Don Freeman. It ran in the Daily Mirror from 22 March 1937 to July 1962.Buck Ryan, the strip''s main character, is a young British private investigator who fights crime. His opponents include the lady crime boss ''Twilight'' along with various kidnappers and German spies.The comic reprints from ecomicspace.com are reproduced from actual classic comics, and sometimes reflect the imperfection of books that are decades old

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.

The Don Freeman Treasury of Animal Stories

release date: Feb 17, 2016
The Don Freeman Treasury of Animal Stories
A chatty crow, a newly ambitious dog, and a pair of unlikely animal friends are the stars of these three tales that combine humor with gentle lessons in humility, responsibility, and loyalty.

Beady Bear

release date: Sep 16, 2015
Beady Bear
Beady''s pillow: Thayer returns to the cave seeking Beady''s pillow, but Beady becomes concerned and sets out after him.

海龟与鸽子

release date: Jan 01, 2013

Happy Hanukkah, Corduroy

release date: Oct 01, 2009
Happy Hanukkah, Corduroy
Celebrate the festival of lights with Corduroy, the classic bear loved for 50 years. Corduroy’s having a Hanukkah party for all of his friends. First they light the menorah, then they eat yummy potato pancakes. After they open presents, there’s time for a game of dreidel. Introduce little boys and girls to all of the Hanukkah traditions with Corduroy, one of the most beloved children’s books characters for the past five decades.

Corduroy 40th Anniversary Edition

release date: Mar 13, 2008
Corduroy 40th Anniversary Edition
In 1968, a girl named Lisa fell in love with a little brown bear wearing green overalls with one button missing, and thousands of readers followed suit, making Corduroy one of the best-loved children''s books of all time. Now, forty years later, Viking proudly celebrates Don Freeman''s classic with a very special anniversary edition. With an extra-large trim size and special features including an embossed cover and four bonus spreads of never-before-seen materials, this handsome volume is a must-have for any Corduroy fan.

Corduroy Lost and Found

release date: Sep 14, 2006
Corduroy Lost and Found
A new adventure for a classic teddy bear! Corduroy the beloved 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, thinking that would be perfect for her. But when the sun rises, the balloon (really the full moon) disappears. And now Corduroy is lost. Lisa finds him, but not before Corduroy succeeds in getting just the right gift—a lollipop as yellow and round as the moon. 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. 2018 is Corduroy’s 50th anniversary, making this the perfect time for a new Corduroy adventure!

Corduroy Goes to the Beach

release date: Apr 06, 2006
Corduroy Goes to the Beach
Celebrate Corduroy’s 50th anniversary with this lift-the-flap beach adventure! Corduroy and his friends are heading to the beach for a fun-filled day of playing by the sea. First they jump over the waves and fly kites, then it’s time for a tasty picnic lunch and a special treat—ice cream! In the afternoon, Corduroy and his pals collect seashells and build sandcastles. Seven spreads filled with thirty-five flaps will keep small fingers happily busy.

Corduroy Goes to the Library

release date: Jan 01, 2005
Corduroy Goes to the Library
Corduroy has so many fun things to do at the library.

Corduroy Writes a Letter

release date: May 24, 2004
Corduroy Writes a Letter
Corduroy shows Lisa that writing letters to express your opinion can make a difference.

Corduroy's Christmas Surprise

release date: Sep 25, 2000
Corduroy's Christmas Surprise
Christmas is coming, and Corduroy has a list of gifts he''d like from Santa-until he discovers the true meaning of Christmas is not about train sets and ice skates, but about good friends. Celebrate the season with Corduroy in this Christmas story that is sure to be a holiday read-aloud favorite.

Corduroy at the Zoo

release date: Jan 01, 2000
Corduroy at the Zoo
Corduroy the toy bear and his friends enjoy a day at the zoo.

Un Bolsillo para Corduroy and A Pocket for Corduroy

release date: Jan 01, 1999

Corduroy Goes to the Fire Station

release date: Jan 01, 1998
Corduroy Goes to the Fire Station
Corduroy and his class visit the fire station.

Corduroy's Halloween

release date: Sep 01, 1995
Corduroy's Halloween
It’s trick-or-treat time for everyone’s favorite bear, who is now celebrating his 50th anniversary! Corduroy loves Halloween. Lift the flaps and share his holiday fun! Corduroy has lots to do to get ready. He visits the pumpkin patch and finds a perfect pumpkin. He goes to the store to get everything he needs for his Halloween costume. And he decorates the house and puts out treats for all the trick-or-treaters who will knock on his door. Join in the excitement of Halloween with this holiday tale perfect for even the youngest reader.

Un bolsillo para Corduroy

release date: Apr 01, 1995
Un bolsillo para Corduroy
The Spanish translation of a contemporary classic. At the laundromat with Lisa, Corduroy overhears Lisa''s mother remind her to take everything out of her pockets before washing her clothes. Pockets? Corduroy is dismayed that he doesn''t have a pocket, and so begins his adventurous search to find one.

Public Safety Diver Manual

release date: May 01, 1994

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.

Reading Beyond the Basal: Dandelion

release date: Jan 01, 1988
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