New Releases by Don Freeman

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.

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.

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

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 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.

Come celebrate Halloween with Corduroy in his new holiday board book! Corduroy is excited to celebrate Halloween. Join him as he carves pumpkins, makes candy apples, and dresses in his Halloween costume! This fun, festive story is the perfect gift for little hands. Great for autumn and the Halloween season, children and adults alike will love celebrating Halloween with one of our iconic characters. For over 50 years the heartwarming adventures of Don Freeman''s stuffed bear, Corduroy, have been irresistible childhood classics.

Celebrate Christmas with Corduroy in this festive board book! To get ready for the holiday, Corduroy decorates his tree, bakes cookies, and wraps presents. When the snow starts falling on Christmas Eve, Corduroy hangs up his stocking and leaves a note for Santa. Merry Christmas, Corduroy! For over 50 years the heartwarming adventures of Don Freeman''s stuffed bear, Corduroy, have been irresistible childhood classics.

"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.

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.

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.

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!

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 shows Lisa that writing letters to express your opinion can make a difference.

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 the toy bear and his friends enjoy a day at the zoo.

Corduroy has a fun Easter. He finds eggs everywhere. Lift-the-flaps to help him find them.

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.

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.

Follows a teddy bear through his daily activities and introduces the numbers from one to ten. On board pages.

A toy bear who wants a pocket for himself searches for one in a laundromat. Books and sound discs in both English and Spanish are included.

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

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

Corduroy: 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 ; A pocket for Corduroy: A toy bear who wants a pocket for himself searches for one in a laundromat.

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.

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.

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.