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Title: Corduroy

Author: Don Freeman

Genre: Children's literature, Picture book

Target Audience: Preschoolers, Kindergarteners

Synopsis:

Corduroy is a little teddy bear who lives in a department store. He is a special bear, with brown fur and green overalls, and he has only one button eye. Corduroy longs to be loved and taken home by a child, but he is always passed over because of his missing button eye.

One day, a little girl named Lisa comes to the department store with her mother. Lisa sees Corduroy and falls in love with him. She wants to take him home, but her mother says no because of his missing button eye. Lisa is heartbroken, but she doesn't give up on Corduroy.

That night, Lisa sneaks into the department store and finds Corduroy. She takes him home with her and sews a new button eye on him. When Corduroy wakes up the next morning, he is so happy to have a home and a loving family. He and Lisa become best friends, and they have many adventures together.

Themes:

• Friendship
• Love
• Acceptance
• Family
• Perseverance
• Self-esteem

Why We Love It:

Corduroy is a classic children's story that has been enjoyed by generations of readers. It is a heartwarming tale of friendship, love, and acceptance. The story teaches children that it is okay to be different and that everyone deserves to be loved. Corduroy is also a beautifully illustrated book, with vibrant colors and charming characters. It is a perfect book for bedtime reading or for sharing with a group of children.

Activities:

• Make a corduroy bear craft.
• Sew a button eye on a stuffed animal.
• Play a game of "Button, Button, Who's Got the Button?"
• Write a story about a stuffed animal that comes to life.
• Put on a puppet show based on the story of Corduroy.