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Description edit
Have you ever dreamed of being locked in a department store at night? The endearing story of Corduroy paints a picture of the adventures that might unfold (for a teddy bear at least) in such a situation. When all the shoppers have gone home for the night, Corduroy climbs down from the shelf to... read more
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Summary edit
Corduroy the teddy bear sits on the shelf of the toy department, waiting anxiously for someone to take him home. Who could not fail to warm to him, with his lost look and loose shoulder strap? He plainly needs looking after. No, says the girl's mother, we have spent enough already and, anyway,... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Corduroy: A curious stuffed bear who lives in the toy department.
- Lisa: The little girl who wants to take Corduroy home.
- The Night Watchman: The guard in the story is patrolling the department store when Corduroy is on his mission to find a new button. He hears a commotion upstairs in the furniture department when Corduroy falls off the bed, and goes to investigate. The guard is confused when he finds Corduroy and then puts him back on the shelf.
Quotes edit
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“Tonight I'll go and see if I can find it”
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“I think I've always wanted to climb a mountain”
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“I guess I've always wanted to live in a palace”
Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
Corduroy is a bear who once lived in the toy department of a big store.
Themes & Symbolism edit
- Children's Classics: Teddy bears are a timeless childhood favorite. This story portrays that perfectly.
- Favorite Characters: Corduroy is a teddy bear every child will love and connect with.
- Friendship: Corduroy and Lisa have a special friendship only known to child and stuffed animal. This is a great book for making personal connections in a read aloud or think aloud setting.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 9 of 25 in All-Time Favorite Children's Books. (community list)
Preceded by Winnie-the-Pooh, and followed by Amelia Bedelia.
This book is in Read-Aloud Favorites. (community list)
This book is in The New York Public Library's 100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know. (authoritative list)
This book is in Children's Choice Book Club. (publisher series)
This is book 80 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)
Preceded by What Do People Do All Day?, and followed by The Wonderful Tree (Det underbara trädet).
Authors & Contributors edit
- Don Freeman (Author) - and Illustrator
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Viking Penguin
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1968
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 40
Publisher: Viking Penguin
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1968
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 40
Awards edit
Subjects edit
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Social Situations › Emotions & Feelings › Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Multilingual › Spanish
- Books › Children's Books › Authors & Illustrators, A-Z › ( F ) › Freeman, Don
- Books › Children's Books › Animals › Bears › Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › Sports & Activities › Activities & Toys
- Books › Children's Books › Literature › Classics by Age
- Books › Children's Books › Ages 4-8
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