New Releases by Don Freeman

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.

Norman the Doorman

by: Don Freeman

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

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.

Spring Is Here, Corduroy!

Spring is finally here! Corduroy and friends enjoy the springtime weather—the sun is shining and flowers bloom everywhere. They decide to plant a beautiful flower garden that they can take care of and share together. Celebrate the rejuvenating season of spring with Corduroy and four pages of springtime stickers.

Will's Quill: or, How a Goose Saved Shakespeare

by: Don Freeman

A goose named Willoughby visits London, meets a friendly actor-playwright named Shakespeare, and helps make literary history.

Corduroy's Halloween (A Lift-the-Flap Book)

by: B.G. Hennessy, Don Freeman

From choosing a costume and joining a window-painting contest, to going trick-or-treating and bobbing for apples at the party afterwards, Corduroy cheerfully leads the way to a fun-filled Halloween. Based on the character created by Don Freeman. Full color.

Corduroy's Fourth of July

Today is the Fourth of July, and Corduroy and his friends are having a fun- filled picnic. They eat tasty treats and play games in the hot summer sun. Then it's time to cool down with a dip in the pool. Next they take part in an Independence Day parade! Scruffy Pup bangs the drum, Checkerboard Bunny plays the flute, and Corduroy carries the American flag. Once it's dark outside, the friends gather to watch an amazing fireworks display.

This sturdy, brightly colored shaped board book is perfect for the youngest fans of Corduroy, one of the best-loved characters in children's books for nearly 40 years.

A Rainbow of My Own

by: Don Freeman

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

A Christmas Wish For Corduroy

by: B.G. Hennessy, Don Freeman, Jody Wheeler

Before he met Lisa, Corduroy was just a little bear in the toy department of a big store, waiting for somebody to take him home.

It's almost Christmas and Corduroy wishes 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.

Corduroy Goes to the Doctor (lg format)