Corduroy (book) facts for kids
Cover art
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| 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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1968 |
| Media type | Hardcover |
| Pages | 32 |
| ISBN | 0-590-30907-2 |
| Followed by | A Pocket for Corduroy |
Corduroy is a beloved children's book from 1968. It was written and illustrated by Don Freeman and published by Viking Press. This book is so popular that teachers and librarians have often named it one of the best children's books ever!
Contents
About the Story of Corduroy
Corduroy's Adventure in the Store
The story is about a cute teddy bear named Corduroy. He sits on a shelf in a big department store. One day, a girl named Lisa sees him and really wants to buy him. But her mom says no, because Corduroy is missing a button on his overalls.
After the store closes, Corduroy decides to find his missing button. He goes on an adventure! He rides an escalator up to the furniture floor. There, he sees many new things like beds and chairs. He climbs onto a bed and finds a round button. Thinking it's his, he pulls it hard. This makes him fall off the bed and knock over a lamp.
A store security guard hears the noise. He finds Corduroy and takes him back to the toy department. Corduroy is put back on his shelf with the other toys.
Corduroy Finds a Friend
The next day, Lisa comes back to the store. She has saved her money from her piggy bank. She buys Corduroy! At home, Lisa sews a new button onto Corduroy's overalls. The book ends with Corduroy and Lisa hugging. They both realize they have found a new friend.
Corduroy on Screen and Stage
TV Shows and Movies
The popular book Corduroy has been adapted into different forms. In 1984, a short TV movie was made. Later, in 1997, an animated series called The Adventures of Corduroy was produced. It ran for two years.
In 2000, another animated Corduroy TV series was made in Canada. This show was broadcast on PBS until 2001. In 2016, it was announced that a film adaptation of the story would be directed by Tim Story.
Stage Play Adaptations
The story of Corduroy has also been brought to the stage. In 2018, the Children's Theatre Company created a live stage adaptation of the book. This allowed audiences to experience Corduroy's adventure in a new way.
