Grin and Bear It: The Wit & Wisdom of Corduroy
Adventurous, imaginative, and always optimistic, Corduroy offers up wit and wisdom that will bring a little bit of sunshine to readers of all ages.
Never forget who you are—and never forget who loves you.
There's always a good reason to party!
There’s no such thing as being too grown-up for a teddy bear.
Since Corduroy’s first publication in 1968, this adventuresome stuffed animal has been delighting readers of all ages. Now America’s favorite teddy bear is here to share with you fifty years of his accumulated wit and wisdom, all in one adorable little book. Charming and inspirational, this is the perfect gift for graduation, or any other occasion when you might need a little confidence boost.
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March 27, 2018Don Freeman (1908–1978) was the author and illustrator of many popular books for children, including Corduroy, A Pocket for Corduroy, and the Caldecott Honor Book Fly High, Fly Low. During his career as an artist, sketching impressions of Broadway shows for the New York Times and The Herald Tribune, he was introduced to the world of children’s literature when William Saroyan asked him to illustrate several books. Soon after, he began to write and illustrate his own books, a career he settled into comfortably and happily. Through his writing, he was able to create his own theater: "I love the flow of turning the pages, the suspense of what's next. Ideas just come at me and after me. It's all so natural.…
Corduroy Gives Thanks
Don Freeman; illustrated by John Joseph
Happy Graduation, Corduroy!
Inspired by the character created by Don Freeman; Illustrated by Jody Wheeler
Corduroy's Little Library
Don Freeman
Happy Valentine's Day, Corduroy!
Inspired by the character created by Don Freeman; Illustrated by Jody Wheeler
Goodnight, Corduroy!
Inspired by the character created by Don Freeman; Illustrated by Jody Wheeler
Corduroy's Neighborhood
Based on the character created by Don Freeman; Illustrated by Jody Wheeler
Corduroy Writes a Letter
Don Freeman; Written by Alison Inches; Illustrated by Allan Eitzen
Corduroy Makes a Cake
Don Freeman; Written by Alison Inches; Illustrated by Allan Eitzen
Happy Halloween, Corduroy!
Based on the character created by Don Freeman; Illustrated by Jody Wheeler
Corduroy's Garden
Don Freeman and Alison Inches; illustrated by Allan Eitzen
Corduroy's Hike
Don Freeman and Alison Inches; Illustrated by Allan Eitzen
Happy Easter, Corduroy!
Inspired by the character created by Don Freeman; Illustrated by Jody Wheeler
Merry Christmas, Corduroy!
Inspired by the character created by Don Freeman; Illustrated by Jody Wheeler
Corduroy's Hike
Don Freeman; Written by Alison Inches; Illustrated by Allan Eitzen
Corduroy Gives Thanks
Don Freeman, John Joseph
Happy Graduation, Corduroy!
Don Freeman, Jody Wheeler
Corduroy's Little Library
Don Freeman
Happy Valentine's Day, Corduroy!
Jody Wheeler
Goodnight, Corduroy!
Jody Wheeler
Corduroy's Neighborhood
Jody Wheeler
Happy Halloween, Corduroy!
Jody Wheeler
Happy Easter, Corduroy!
Don Freeman, Jody Wheeler
Merry Christmas, Corduroy!
Jody Wheeler
Corduroy's Hike
Alison Inches, Don Freeman, Allan Eitzen
Corduroy's Garden
Alison Inches, Don Freeman, Allan Eitzen
Corduroy Takes a Bow
Viola Davis, Jody Wheeler
Grin and Bear It: The Wit & Wisdom of Corduroy
Don Freeman
Corduroy Lost and Found
B.G. Hennessy, Jody Wheeler