Corduroy Makes a Cake

By Don Freeman, Alison Inches (Illustrator), Allan Eitzen (Illustrator)

A bear's birthday cake attempt turns into chaos. Can he still surprise his friend?

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Corduroy, the beloved department store bear, plans a special birthday surprise for his friend Lisa. But when his cake-making efforts result in a messy disaster, Corduroy must find another way to make her day memorable. Will he succeed in bringing a smile to Lisa's face despite the chaos? Join Corduroy on this charming adventure filled with unexpected twists and heartfelt moments.

From the publisher

Corduroy was first introduced to readers in 1968 and soon became a classic character. Everybody’s favorite department store bear is having further adventures in this birthday story. Now available in Step into Reading, the premier reader line! When Corduroy finds out that Lisa is having a birthday party, he decides to make her a very special cake. Instead of making a cake, Corduroy makes a great big mess! He doesn’t know what to do. Will he find another way to give Lisa a birthday surprise? Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

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