Don Freeman: 23 books

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! You're never too grown-up for a teddy bear. There's...

A new adventure for a classic teddy bear! Corduroy the beloved bear slips out very early one morning to get a birthday present for Lisa. He spies what he thinks is a yellow balloon up in the sky, thinking that would be perfect for her. But when the sun rises, the balloon (really the full moon) disappears....

Upon its 1954 debut, the cuddly classic Beady Bear was praised by The New York Times as "the kind of book small children will delight in." Don Freeman, author of the acclaimed children's story Corduroy, recounts the whimsically illustrated tale of a wind-up toy who longs to live like a...

Corduroy was first introduced to readers by Don Freeman in 1968 and has become a contemporary classic. Now everybody's favorite department store bear comes to you in a brand new series aimed at beginning readers. In Corduroy's Hike, Lisa is going on a hike and Corduroy decides that he would...

In Corduroy's Garden, Lisa leaves Corduroy to keep watch over her newly planted seeds. But when a puppy digs up the garden, it's up to Corduroy to save the day. Based on the popular characters created by Don Freeman, the Corduroy easy-to-read series is ideal for children just beginning to read...

Army life didn't agree with GI Albert C. Bedlington, Jr. He felt like he was always crawling on all fours, and one day when the very thing he'd feared for months finally happened — he had become a dog! The fellas all recognized him, so he carried on as usual, going on a furlough, visiting the USO,...

A concept book starring one of children's literature's best-loved teddy bears. Autumn leaves, Gold and red. Winter chill Is just ahead! Join Corduroy in having fun all year round, from cold winter snow to bright summer sunshine! With minimal text, bright illustrations, and a loveable character, this board book is perfect for even the youngest reader.

Corduroy was first introduced to readers in 1968, and in the fifty years since, his adventures have never stopped. Corduroy has been on the department store shelf for a long time. Yet as soon as Lisa sees him, she knows that he’s the bear for her. Her mother, though, thinks he’s a little...

Celebrate 50 years of one of the best-loved teddy bears with this rhyming concept book. One rowdy rooster cock-a-doodle-doos! Two friendly cows stretch and moo. Join Corduroy in counting on the farm, going from one rooster all the way through ten chicken eggs. With minimal text, bright...

Celebrate 50 years of Corduroy with this rhyming concept book. Blooms of orange and purple grow tall in summer sun. Corduroy in red boots time for garden fun! Join Corduroy in exploring all the colors of the garden, from a yellow butterfly to a green caterpillar to a gray bird. With minimal...

A concept book starring the teddy bear loved by readers for 50 years. One square blanket Spread upon the ground. Birthday balloons, Colorful and round! Join Corduroy in exploring all the shapes at a picinic, from a circle cake to a diamond kite. With minimal text, bright illustrations, and a loveable character, this board book is perfect for even the youngest reader.

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...

HTML5 Game Development Insights is a from-the-trenches collection of tips, tricks, hacks, and advice straight from professional HTML5 game developers. The 24 chapters here include unique, cutting edge, and essential techniques for creating and optimizing modern HTML5 games. You will learn things such...

This holiday, we proudly presents to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas classics: most beloved novels, tales, legends, poetry & carols - to warm up your heart and rekindle your holiday sparkle: Works by Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter,...