
Written by Alison Inches · Illustrated by Allan Eitzen
A bear helps a friend discover the power of speaking up.
Corduroy, the beloved bear, joins Lisa in a quest to solve a problem at the movie theater. Lisa doubts her voice will be heard, but Corduroy shows her the impact of a simple letter. Can they make a difference by speaking up? Discover how courage and communication can lead to change in this charming tale.
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 a story about using your voice. Now available in Step into Reading, the premier reader line! When Lisa wants to contact a movie theater owner about a problem, she thinks he’s too important and won’t respond. Can Corduroy help his friend with her good deed? He shows her how powerful a letter can be, and that speaking up about a problem can make a change! 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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