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Now children can cuddle up with an adorable Corduroy plush bear as they listen to his story. A small edition of the classic Corduroy book is included in this handsome package?just the right size to carry along in the car or in a stroller. Right in time for holiday gift-giving, theCorduroy Book and Bear boxed set is a must-have for this popular character?s legions of fans.

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Corduroy the bear goes to the launderette with Lisa. He overhears her mother warn her about taking things out of her pockets before washing her clothes. When Corduroy discovers he does not have a pocket, he begins his search to find one.

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Celebrate 50 years of the beloved teddy bear. 2018 marks Corduroy’s 50th anniversary, and Don Freeman’s classic character is even more popular today than he was when he first came on the scene. Now his original story is available in an unabridged, sturdy board book format, perfect for even the youngest readers.

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

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A graphic novel from the author of the beloved children''s classic CorduroyPublished in the centennial year of Don Freeman''s birth, Skitzy follows a day in the life of a man literally divided between life as an office worker and life as an artist. Without the use of dialogue, his fluid and economical illustrations create an engrossing and fully believable environment, seducing the reader into a familiar world where expressive, gestural drawings explore the possibility of striking a perfect balance between work and play.Floyd W. Skitzafroid''s wife worries that he is culture-starved and overworked, but she is only half right. Shortly after he leaves the house, Floyd splits into two: one a carefree artist, the other a grumpy worker with no time to spare. The contented Floyd quickly evades his morose counterpart in favor of a trip to his studio, sporting a broad grin throughout the day. But while this half paints and walks around pleasantly greetin

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The sequel to Don Freeman's beloved classic Corduroy!After meeting in a department store in Corduroy's first story, Corduroy and Lisa do everything together. One day Lisa takes Corduroy to the laundromat where, on the search for a pocket of his own, he goes on a soapy adventure!This children's classic is available in board book format, perfect for even the youngest of readers.

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From the creator of Corduroy, a newly restored classic picture book that celebrates a child’s bond with the natural world.Every summer Ty’s family came to camp in their trailer at the same beautiful spot on the white sand dunes by the ocean. And every year, as long as Ty could remember, the same old pelican had welcomed them. This year, as soon as the trailer was parked, Ty pulled on his shiny red wading boots and ran with his fishing pole to look for his friend.“Be sure not to lose those new boots of yours,” his father said. And Ty didn’t - not really. But by the time the tide had quietly crept in and as gently flowed out again, some surprising things had happened and both he and the pelican had made unexpected catches. What could they have been to make both boy and bird so happy when each swapped his catch with the other?Pictures full of space and light and the shining colors of sky and sand and sea help to te

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A picture book classic! 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.Don Freeman''s classic character, Corduroy, is even more popular today then he was when he first came on the scene in 1968. This story of a small teddy bear waiting on a department store shelf for a child’s friendship has appealed to young readers generation after generation.

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Don Freeman, the creator of Corduroy, was one of the most beloved and popular author/illustrators of picture books for children. After Freeman’s death in 1978, colleagues and his wife decided to use his never before published artwork and make a commemorative book using his wonderful illustrations. Paired with Linda Zuckerman's thoughtful rhyming text, The Day Is Waiting takes readers on a tour of our big, wide world and reminds us that no matter how far we roam, we always have home to come back to.This classic tale is imbued with Freeman’s gentle humor, spontaneity, and his appreciation of the variety and complexity of human experiences, creating a book that children will enjoy reading again and again..

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A rhyming concept book starring Corduroy, the classic teddy bear loved by children for 50 years. Autumn leaves, Gold and red. Winter chill Is just ahead! Join Corduroy in having fun all year round, from cold winter snow to bright summer sunshine! With minimal text, bright illustrations, and a loveable character, this board book is perfect for even the youngest reader.

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