A Pocket for Corduroy facts for kids
| Author | Don Freeman |
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| Illustrator | Don Freeman |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature, picture book |
| Publisher | Viking Press |
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Publication date
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1978 |
| Preceded by | Corduroy |
A Pocket for Corduroy is a popular children's book from 1978. It was written and illustrated by Don Freeman. This book is a sequel to his earlier and very famous story, Corduroy, which came out in 1968. It tells another adventure of a lovable teddy bear named Corduroy and his friend, Lisa.
Contents
About Corduroy's Adventure
This heartwarming story follows Corduroy, a teddy bear who belongs to a girl named Lisa. One day, Lisa takes Corduroy with her to a laundromat. While they are there, Lisa accidentally loses Corduroy.
Corduroy's Big Search
After being left behind, Corduroy starts an exciting adventure. He explores the laundromat, looking for something special. He wants to find material to make a pocket for himself. He thinks a pocket would be very useful for carrying things. During his search, Corduroy accidentally gets trapped inside a laundry basket. He has to spend the night there.
Found and Reunited
The next morning, the owner of the laundromat finds Corduroy. Soon after, Lisa returns, worried about her lost teddy bear. She is so happy to find Corduroy! Lisa takes him home right away. To make sure Corduroy never gets lost again, Lisa sews a brand new pocket onto his overalls. This way, Corduroy can carry a name card with him, just in case.
Corduroy's Adventures Beyond the Book
The story of A Pocket for Corduroy has been loved by many. It has also been adapted into different forms.
TV Movie and Series
In 1986, A Pocket for Corduroy was made into a short television movie. Later, in 2000, an animated TV series called Corduroy was created. This series was based on both A Pocket for Corduroy and the first book, Corduroy.
American Sign Language Version
A special version of A Pocket for Corduroy was also released by Scholastic Corporation. This version was made for children who use American Sign Language (ASL). It includes the original story, the beautiful artwork, a voice-over, music, and captions that you can read along with. This helps more children enjoy Corduroy's story.
