Corduroy

By Don Freeman

Part of the Corduroy series

A teddy bear's quest to find a missing button leads him on a journey through a department store.

5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 231,682 ratings

32 pages· 730 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Corduroy, a teddy bear on a department store shelf, dreams of being loved. When Lisa spots him, he knows she's the one. But first, he must fix his missing button. Embark on a whimsical nighttime adventure as Corduroy explores the store, determined to become the perfect bear for Lisa. Will he find what he's looking for, or discover something even more valuable? Join this heartwarming tale of friendship and belonging.

From the publisher

Corduroy was first introduced to readers in 1968, and in the fifty years since, his adventures have never stopped.

Corduroy has been on the department store shelf for a long time. 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. And where better to start than with a nighttime adventure through the department store, searching for a new button!

Celebrate 50 years of this irresistible childhood classic, a heartwarming story about a little bear and a little girl finding the friend they have always wanted in each other.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 32
Words: 730
Reading age: 2–5
Audience: Picture
Lexile: 600L

Themes & topics

Books about bears Books about friendship Books about stuffed animal friends Books about toys Books about toys, dolls and puppets

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What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.6

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5.0

“As a kid, this book stressed me out. I was so worried about Corduroy finding his button and what was going to happen to him. Then I read it as a parent and I thought it was sweet and my daughter loved it. Now I have another daughter and it stresses her out so we're just a mixed bag when it comes to Corduroy. The illustrations are great, the story is classic--I hope it's a win for your family.”

Lauren Hancock

Trusted reviewer

7.0

“A tender, classic children's book. Both Corduroy and the young girl who sees his value are wonderful characters. The soft water colors, the nostalgia of a historic department store, the coziness of a small bedroom in a city apartment—and, of course, a well-intentioned, helpless little bear—all combine to make this the classic, beloved story it is.”

The Goodfather

Trusted reviewer

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