At the time of his death in 1978, the Los Angeles Times wrote: 'Ingeniousness and humor, theatricality and commonality, humanity and beauty: these elements survive in his picture books.'Įdition MSRP: U.S.

In the 1940s he began writing and illustrating children's books his many popular titles include Beady Bear, Dandelion, Mop Top, Norman the Doorman, and his follow-up to Corduroy, A Pocket For Corduroy. Freeman turned his talents to art full-time. Opinion: This was the book that I used for my read aloud. When the little girl finds him, she makes him a pocket. The little girl accidentally loses Corduroy at the laundromat because he is trying to find himself something to make a pocket. With this loss of his trumpet on a subway train, Mr. Summary: This book is one in the series of Corduroy books. His story has become an irresistible childhood classic, as basic and appealing as a small bear's desire for a home and a friend and the perfect fulfillment found in the devotion of a young girl.ĭon Freeman was born in San Diego, California, and moved to New York City to study art, making his living as a jazz trumpeter. And where better to start than with a quick search through the department store for a new button!Ĭorduroy, with his unaffected simplicity and childlike emotion, is one of the best-loved bears in children's books. 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.

Yet as soon as Lisa sees him, she knows that he's the bear she's always wanted. Urn:oclc:828560117 Scandate 20100209172320 Scanner scribe9.la.archive.Corduroy has been on the department store shelf for a long time. OL15136719W Page-progression lr Page_number_confidence 63.89 Pages 40 Ppi 300 Related-external-id urn:isbn:0142417351 fifty years since, his adventures have never stopped. Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 18:41:28 Bookplateleaf 0004 Boxid IA104918 Boxid_2 CH100801 Camera Canon 5D City New York, N.Y. Join the Debate: Can a Corduroy Couch Be Chic Some interior designers think the furrowed fabric has shed its association with musty 1970s basement sofas.

Corduroy books by don freeman