Corduroy Quotes

“Corduroy is a bear who once lived in the toy departments of a big store. Day after day he waited with all the other animals and dolls for somebody to come along and take him home.”

“I didn’t know I’d lost a button...tonight I’ll go and see if I can find it.”

″ ‘I like you the way you are, ’ she said. ′ but you’ll be more comfortable with your shoulder strap fastened.′ ”

“Besides, he doesn’t look new. He’s lost the button to one of his shoulder straps.”

“Look! There’s the very bear I’ve always wanted.”

″ ‘Why, here’s my button!’ he cried. And he tried to pick it up. But like all the other buttons on the mattress, it was tied down tight. ”

″ ‘You must be a friend,’ said Corduroy. ‘I’ve always wanted a friend.’ ”

″ You’re going to be my very own bear. Last night I counted what I’ve saved in my piggy bank and my mother said I could bring you home.”

″ ‘This must be home,’ he said. ′ I know I’ve always wanted a home!′ ”

“He yanked and pulled with both paws until POP! Off came the button- and off the mattress Corduroy toppled, bang into a tall floor lamp. Over it fell with a crash!