Corduroy

by Don Freeman

Published 1 January 1948
In 1968, a girl named Lisa fell in love with a little brown bear wearing green overalls with one button missing, and thousands of readers followed suit, making Corduroy one of the best-loved children?s books of all time. Now, forty years later, Viking proudly celebrates Don Freeman?s classic with a very special anniversary edition. With an extra-large trim size and special features including an embossed cover and four bonus spreads of never-before-seen materials, this handsome volume is a must-have for any Corduroy fan.

"A young boy's wishful thinking becomes a smooth piece of nonfiction, charmingly packed with facts."--Publishers Weekly

"An appealing combination of fantasy and reality".--Kirkus Reviews


A young boy imagines what it was like long ago when dinosaurs lived in his own backyard. The story combines the little boy's charming imagination with early concepts of science and history to create a wonderful tale. The Dinosaur Who Lived in My Backyard is a great pick for classroom story time.


Corduroy's Christmas

by B.G. Hennessy and Don Freeman

Published 1 October 1992
A holiday story starring the classic teddy bear beloved by children for 50 years
 
Celebrate Christmas with everyone's favorite bear and this charming lift-the-flap book. Join in all of Corduroy's holiday activities, from trimming the tree to baking Christmas cookies. Discover the magic of Christmas with Corduroy in this festive tale, perfect for even the youngest reader.

The Missing Tarts

by B.G. Hennessy

Published 28 September 1989
When the Queen of Hearts discovers that her strawberry tarts have been stolen, she enlists the help of many popular nursery rhyme characters in order to find them.

Bearymore

by Don Freeman

Published 31 December 1976
A circus bear has trouble hibernating and dreaming up a new act at the same time.

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


Listed rhyming words and simple illustrations depict how a mother and baby spend the day together delighting in the world and each other.

The First Night

by B.G. Hennessy

Published 27 October 1994
A simple retelling of the birth of Jesus with emphasis on the quiet time before the arrival of the shepherds, angels, and kings.

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

Corduroy's Party

by Don Freeman and Lisa McCue

Published 30 May 1985
Everyone has a wonderful time at a teddy bear's birthday party. On board pages.


Corduroy's Toys

by Lisa McCue

Published 1 May 1985

Corduroy's Day

by Lisa McCue

Published 30 May 1985
Follows a teddy bear through his daily activities and introduces the numbers from one to ten. On board pages.


Jake Baked the Cake

by B.G. Hennessy

Published 1 March 1990
To prepare for the wedding, Sally Price buys the rice, the best man hires a band, Mr. Fine paints a sign, and Jake bakes a magnificent cake.

Freeman Don : Dandelion

by Don Freeman

Published 4 September 1964