Corduroy by Don Freeman (1968, Reinforced Hardcover)

I'm writing this review from a memory. This was one of my favorite books in gradeschool (2nd grade, I think). I didn't have a copy of my own, but I would check this book out from the school library ALL the time so I could bring it home with me! I loved it, and it is a classic!! It is a very touching story with nice illustrations. I am happy to know they are still printing this title for children to enjoy.

Corduroy Is a lovable book. Great story about an unloved and un purchased teddy bear that finally finds a home when a girl comes back to buy Corduroy with her own money the day after she first sees the bear with her mom. Great illustrations and a great bed time book.

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This is a great bedtime story. In this book Corduroy, a teddy bear, looks for his lost button and finds a new friend. Great illustrations and not too many words makes this book also good for kids learning to read.

I love this book because it teaches kids that we are all different. Also, it can be an effective way to talk about adoption, even though it's not really about adoption.

Corduroy was one of my all-time favorites as a little girl and I'm glad that I can share it again with my kiddos. I love how it talks about finding friendship and believing in yourself.

This book takes me back to my Kindergarten days. The book is sweet and innocent but has a great meaning. It is a great book to have if you have kids or having a collection of those cute children's book.

Ages 3-8, my son got this book in kindergarden in 2004, from his teacher as a gift. He is almost 10 and still has it. This is a really good book for kids when they are learning how to read, or love to see pictures and try to interpret what is trying to be introduced. I fell in love with this book, I use to read it to my son all the time. Now, I read it to my 15 month old daughter. 5 STARS!

the book was in far worse shape than I thought it wood be. I would not have
posted it but that's me

Book was in good condition as promised and shipped in a good amount of time.I know my 1st grade class will enjoy listening to this classic tale.

This was on of my favorite books as a child. I purchased it for my son and he LOVES it! A terrific story about a teddy bear.

The book was in excellent condition and it was shipped out immediately. Thank you so much!!! I would buy from this seller any day.

I first read "Corduroy" in elementary school during the 1970s, and remember relating to it on a personal level: like the girl in the story, I wanted to buy a shopworn toy but was discouraged from doing so by my mother, even with "my own" birthday money. (Perhaps needless to say in an eBay review, I grew up to be a vintage/antique collector and occasional restorer!)

"Corduroy" may be a story about a girl and a stuffed bear, but its cuddly elements are balanced with adventure and humor. While still on display in a department store's toy department, Corduroy loses a button on his overalls and goes to search for it, a hunt that leads him to another floor and the mattress department. Soon after he mistakes a mattress button for one of his own and tries to pull it off, a night watchman finds him and returns him to his previous place on the toy shelf.

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, "Corduroy" was especially notable because its heroine is an Afro-American girl. Many more books featuring Afro-American children are available today, but "Corduroy" still stands out because its story is likely to strongly appeal to all children, including boys.

"Corduroy's" illustrations were never as good as the story, and nearly 40 years after publication the pictures have the additional drawback of being somewhat dated. For example, the girl appears to wear a crinoline slip under her skirt, a style that was outmoded even when I first read the book. Overall, however, this concern is about as significant as a missing button!

I purchased multiple copies of this book for one hospital pediatric library, one hospital-based children's literacy program, and one family shelter. Many of the children served by all three are Afro-American, and I believe it is important for children to "see themselves" in books, especially when they are first learning to read. Also, stories like "Corduroy" may help children living with illness and/or financial hardships (or just too much screen time!) maintain a sense of positive innocence.

As a final note, "Corduroy"'s sequel, "A Pocket for Corduroy," is also a good book, but beware of the "Corduroy" board books which are based on the original but not written by Don Freeman. "Corduroy" is naturally sweetened; the board books are flavored with heavy saccharine syrup.

This book was purchased for my 16 month old daughter. The book was very reasonable in price and the seller had a very good reputation. When opening the book each page illustrated the very first journey of Corduroy, which provided an origin to the future adventures of this lovable bear. Your child will point and interact with various details, beautifully captured on each page. This book is a good beginning to engage your child's imagination and creativity. Both you and your child will enjoy laughing and sharing Corduroy's day as both a learning and bonding tool. Help your child express themself as Freeman's well written story unfolds every time the cover opens, no matter how many times it's told. Happy reading...Matt