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The sequel to Don Freeman's beloved classic Corduroy!After meeting in a department store in Corduroy's first story, Corduroy and Lisa do everything together. One day Lisa takes Corduroy to the laundromat where, on the search for a pocket of his own, he goes on a soapy adventure!This children's classic is available in board book format, perfect for even the youngest of readers.

This irresistible childhood classic is a delightful sequel to the original, well-loved tale Corduroy. This charming story takes readers into a multi-ethnic, urban neighborhood Laundromat, where Lisa's mother warns her to take everything out of her pockets before washing.Pockets! Corduroy doesn't have any pockets! The furry bear's search for a pocket of his own takes him on an adventure filled with the sights, sounds, smells and hazards of the Laundromat. As a result, Lisa and her beloved bear become separated as Corduroy ends up locked inside the Laundromat all night. And what do bears do all night in places like this? They ski in the soap flakes and nap in the baskets, of course!Fortunately, Lisa returns early the next morning to reclaim her tired little friend. Soon, Lisa is sewing Corduroy a pocket of his very own and again all is well in the life of Corduroy."This merry tale gets added interest from...the setting, a multi-ethnic urban neighborhood, of cuddly Corduroy and his pal Lisa, a black child, and her attractive mother." — Publishers Weekly.

The celebrated Corduroy story written by Academy Award-winner Viola Davis is now available in board book!

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The treasured childhood classic that tells the heartwarming story of a little bear and a little girl finding the friend they have always wanted in each other. This board book edition is perfect for baby showers, baby gifts, birthdays, and holidays!Corduroy lives in the toy department of a big store. Day after day he waits with all the other animals and dolls for somebody to come along and take him home. 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.Recognizable by his namesake green corduroy overalls, Corduroy and his misadventures in the search for his button have entertained and endeared generations of readers. Complete with sturdy board pages for curious hands and minds, this timeless edition of Corduroy’s story continues to appeal to children today as it has for decades, ensuring his place in everyone’s heart for years to come.

Celebrate 50 years of one of the best-loved teddy bears with this rhyming concept book.One rowdy roostercock-a-doodle-doos!Two friendly cowsstretch and moo.Join Corduroy in counting on the farm, going from one rooster all the way through ten chicken eggs. With minimal text, bright illustrations, and a loveable character, this board book is perfect for even the youngest readers.

Corduroy and Lisa are excited to see their friendly family dentist, shows them how they count their teeth, cleans them, and rinses them. And who knows - maybe they'll even get a surprise at the end of their visit for being such great patients!

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The treasured childhood classic about a little bear and a lost button—now in a fortieth-anniversary edition featuring bonus archival materials!"Freeman’s tender tale bursts with quiet yearning, indelible images and the pure satisfaction of finding your person."—The New York TimesCorduroy lives in the toy department of a big store. Day after day he waits with all the other animals and dolls for somebody to come along and take him home. 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. Recognizable by his namesake green corduroy overalls, Corduroy and his misadventures in the search for his button have entertained and endeared generations of readers.This special 40th anniversary edition comes with four bonus spreads of never-before-seen materials, making it a must-have for any Corduroy fan.