Corduroy

By: Don Freeman

Narrated by: Viola Davis

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.

"Freeman’s tender tale bursts with quiet yearning... and the pure satisfaction of finding your person."—The New York Times

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.

Critic reviews

Corduroy has donated more than three million dollars to a charity helping children with severe illnesses, disabilities, or traumas.

Corduroy hosted Jumpstart’s Read for the Record campaign, which raised more than $1.5 million for early education programs. Two million children and adults read the book on the same day.

Corduroy was one of the first books inducted into the Indies Choice Book Awards Picture Book Hall of Fame.

The New York Public Library named Corduroy one of the 100 Great Children's Books from the Last 100 Years.

The National Education Association named Corduroy one of the Teachers’ Top 100 Books for Children.

School Library Journal named Corduroy one of the Top 100 Picture Books for the 21st Century.

Corduroy’s creator, Don Freeman, received the Kerlan Award in recognition of his singular attainments in the creation of children's literature.

Close to 20 million copies of the Corduroy books have sold in the United States and around the world.

Favorite

This was my favorite book as a child and still is today as I read it to my son

My daughter Alimah loves Corduroy

This book is just as amazing today for my daughter Alimah as it was for me 30 years ago.

Corduroy The Bear

I loved the expressiveness of Ms. Davis’ voice. She breathed life and emotion into each sentence. I could truly imagine Corduroy in my mind’s eye.

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