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Don Freeman's classic character, Corduroy, is even more popular today then he was when he first came on the scene in 1968. This story of a small teddy bear waiting on a department store shelf for a child's friendship has appealed to young fans generation after generation.

Corduroy has donated more than three million dollars to a charity helping children with severe illnesses, disabilities, or traumas.

Corduroy hosted Jumpstart's Read for the Record campaign, which raised more than $1.5 million for early education programs. Two million children and adults read the book on the same day.

Corduroy was one of the first books inducted into the Indies Choice Book Awards Picture Book Hall of Fame.

The New York Public Library named Corduroy one of the 100 Great Children's Books from the Last 100 Years.

The National Education Association named Corduroy one of the Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children.

School Library Journal named Corduroy one of the Top 100 Picture Books for the 21st Century.

Corduroy's creator, Don Freeman, received the Kerlan Award in recognition of his singular attainments in the creation of children's literature.

Close to 20 million copies of the Corduroy books have sold in the US and around the world.

Corduroy by Don Freeman is a classic children's picture book. First published in 1968, it has become a beloved tale for generations of young readers.

Corduroy is a lonely teddy bear who lives on a department store shelf. He is missing a button and a shoelace, and he is beginning to feel discouraged. One day, a little girl named Lisa comes to the store with her mother. Lisa sees Corduroy and falls in love with him. She begs her mother to buy him, but her mother says that he is too expensive.

Lisa is heartbroken, but she doesn't give up. She goes back to the store every day and visits Corduroy. She talks to him and plays with him, and she even sews a new button on his overalls. Finally, Lisa's mother sees how much her daughter loves Corduroy, and she agrees to buy him.

Lisa is so happy to have Corduroy, and Corduroy is happy to have found a home. The two of them become best friends, and they go on many adventures together.

Corduroy is a heartwarming story about friendship, love, and the power of imagination. It is a classic that will be enjoyed by children for generations to come.

Here are some discussion questions that you can use with your child after reading Corduroy:

• What do you think Lisa saw in Corduroy that made her fall in love with him?
• Why do you think Corduroy was so lonely before Lisa came along?
• What do you think Corduroy and Lisa like to do together?
• What do you think Corduroy would be like if he had never met Lisa?
• What is your favorite part of the story?