Most Popular Books by Don Freeman

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, 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."

2018 marks the 50th anniversary of Corduroy, Don Freeman''s story of a beloved teddy bear and his friend Lisa, which has sold millions of copies and delighted children all over the world. In this sequel to Corduroy, Lisa takes her toy bear to a Laundromat, where he goes on a soapy adventure!

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 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.

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 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.

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''s pillow: Thayer returns to the cave seeking Beady''s pillow, but Beady becomes concerned and sets out after him.

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.

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!

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.

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.

With the help of a pelican, Ty learns about the tide and fishing on his summer vacation.

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.

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

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.

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.