Don Freeman

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  • Bibliography:
    75 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    August 1957
  • Latest Book:
    March 2025
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Full Series List in Order

Corduroy

All About Corduroy (1968)
Corduroy (Mar-1968)
A Pocket for Corduroy (Apr-1978)
Corduroy's Christmas (Nov-1992)
Corduroy's Birthday (Mar-1997)
Corduroy Velcro (May-1997)
Corduroy's Easter (Feb-1999)
Corduroy's Valentine Activity Book (Dec-1999)
Corduroy's Easter Party (Feb-2000)
Corduroy's Christmas Surprise (Oct-2000)
Corduroy at the Zoo (Feb-2001)
Corduroy Series (Mar-2001)
Corduroy's Best Halloween Ever! (Sep-2001)
Corduroy & Company (Oct-2001)
The Corduroy Giant Shaped Board Book (Mar-2002)
Corduroy Goes to School (Aug-2002)
Corduroy's Trick or Treat (Sep-2002)
Happy Easter, Corduroy! (Feb-2004)
Corduroy Goes to the Doctor (Jan-2005)
Corduroy's Busy Street (Jan-2005)
Corduroy's Day (Jan-2005)
Corduroy's Party (Jan-2005)
Corduroy Goes to the Beach (Apr-2006)
Corduroy's Thanksgiving (Aug-2006)
Corduroy Lost and Found (Sep-2006)
Spring Is Here, Corduroy! (Mar-2007)
Corduroy's Fourth of July (May-2007)
Halloween Is Here, Corduroy! (Aug-2007)
Christmas Is Here, Corduroy! (Sep-2007)
Corduroy's Alphabet Hunt (May-2008)
Corduroy Visits the Farm! (Jun-2008)
Corduroy Helps Out (Jun-2009)
Happy Hanukkah, Corduroy (Oct-2009)
Play Ball, Corduroy (Mar-2010)
Corduroy Gets a Pet (Mar-2011)
Grin and Bear It: Corduroy's Wit & Wisdom (Apr-2018)
Corduroy Makes a Cake (Sep-2018)
Corduroy Writes a Letter (Sep-2018)
Corduroy's Garden (Mar-2019)
Corduroy's Hike (Mar-2019)
Happy Halloween, Corduroy! (Sep-2021)

Book List in Order: 75 titles

  • Fly High, Fly Low

    Fly High, Fly Low, a Caldecott Honor book, tells the story of two San Francisco birds who hatch some eggs in a very unconventional place-the letter "B" in the sign on top of the Bay Hotel. But what happens when the sign is taken down? Told with Freem...

  • Space Witch

  • Turtle

  • All About Corduroy

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    Corduroy

  • Corduroy

    Corduroy

    Don Freeman's classic character, Corduroy, is even more popular today then he was when he first came on the scene in 1968. This story of a small teddy bear waiting on a department store shelf for a child’s friendship has appealed to young reade...

  • Tilly Witch

  • Inspector Peckit

  • Seal

  • The Guard Mouse



  • The Paper Party

  • Will's Quill

  • Bearymore

  • Beady Bear

    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 ...

  • Dandelion

    From the creator of the beloved Corduroy, here is a charming story about being yourself

    When Dandelion gets an invitation to a party, he's excited. The invitation is extra fancy, so Dandelion decides to get himself all dressed up. But when he ...

  • A Pocket for Corduroy

    Corduroy

    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 po...

  • Mop Top

    From the author of the bestselling picture book Corduroy, comes a story of one boy who refused to get a haircut.

    Moppy is a five-year-old boy who knows one thing: He does not want to get his hair cut. But when Moppy is mistaken for an actual m...

  • A Rainbow of My Own

  • Hattie, the Backstage Bat

  • Corduroy's Christmas

    Corduroy

    A holiday story starring the classic teddy bear beloved by children for 50 years
     
    Celebrate Christmas with everyone's favorite bear and this charming lift-the-flap book. Join in all of Corduroy's holiday activities, from trimming the tree ...



  • The Book of Children's Classics

  • Corduroy's Birthday

    Corduroy

    Corduroy is celebrating his birthday, and, with the help of brightly illustrated, lift-the-flap pages, young readers can join the party as he plays with the pin+a1ata, goes on a treasure hunt, and opens his gifts. BOMC Main....

  • Corduroy Velcro

    Corduroy

  • Corduroy's Easter

    Corduroy

    Celebrate 50 years of Corduroy with this fun lift-the-flap book.
     
    Corduroy and his friends are so happy to play outside now that spring is here. In this cheerful book that's chock-full of flaps on each spread, children will enjoy discoveri...

  • To Snoop or Not to Snoop

  • Corduroy's Valentine Activity Book

    Corduroy

    A special valentine activity book which features the lovable Corduroy and his friends includes eighteen pressout valentines, forty stickers, a story, pictures to color, puzzles, a Valentine's Day recipe, and more. Original....

  • Corduroy's Easter Party

    Corduroy

    What better time for Corduroy and friends to throw a party? They've got their Easter candy, they've bought their Easter hats, and they've dyed their Easter eggs. Now they are just waiting on one special long-eared guest. Will the Easter bunny show?...

  • Corduroy's Christmas Surprise

    Corduroy

    Christmas is coming, and Corduroy has a list of gifts he'd like from Santa-until he discovers the true meaning of Christmas is not about train sets and ice skates, but about good friends. Celebrate the season with Corduroy in this Christmas story tha...

  • Corduroy at the Zoo

    Corduroy

  • Corduroy Series

    Corduroy



  • Don Freeman Collection

  • Corduroy's Best Halloween Ever!

    Corduroy

    Halloween is almost here, and Corduroy can't wait! He is going to have a party. He and his friends will carve a jack-o'-lantern, bob for apples, and go trick-or-treating! But there is one problem-Corduroy needs to choose a costume. What will he wear?...

  • Corduroy & Company

    Corduroy

    Generations have grown up with Don Freeman's picture books, and many of today's parents are reading aloud the same favorite books that they loved as children. In this welcome collection, 11 of Freeman's most appealing tales, including Corduroy, Dande...

  • The Corduroy Giant Shaped Board Book

    Corduroy

    Who could resist this cuddly Corduroy giant board book? Cut in the shape of Don Freeman's lovable bear, and with big colorful illustrations on every page, this book is a guaranteed hit with toddlers. The very simple story follows Corduroy through his...

  • Corduroy Goes to School

    Corduroy

    Celebrate 50 years of Corduroy with this school adventure.
     
    Corduroy has a lot to do at school today. He has to bring in something that starts with the letter "B," feed the classroom pets, listen to a story, paint, have a snack, and help c...

  • Corduroy's Trick or Treat

    Corduroy

    There are so many exciting things to do on Halloween-wearing a costume, having a party, and going trick-or-treating. Kids love all the festivity of Halloween, and this pumpkin-shaped board book is just right as they anticipate the holiday. Join Cordu...

  • Gregory's Shadow

    Gregory is a shy groundhog, and having his friend Shadow close by makes him feel brave. But one day Gregory and Shadow go outside to look for food, and they get separated. Scared and lonely, they search and search for one another. To make matters wor...

  • Happy Easter, Corduroy!

    Corduroy

    Corduroy has been one of the best-loved characters in children's books for nearly 40 years.  Now his youngest fans can enjoy Corduroy and his friends in this colorful shaped board book.  After Corduroy decorates eggs, he invites his friends over fo...

  • Manuelo, The Playing Mantis

    One warm summer evening, a lonely praying mantis named Manuelo listens to the music of an outdoor concert.  Manuelo wishes that he, too, could make music like the crickets and the katydids.  But the instruments he makes don't play.  Then Manuelo m...

  • Corduroy Goes to the Doctor

    Corduroy

    Join this classic bear on his trip to the doctor. 

    The youngest fans of Corduroy, one of the best-loved children's book characters for the past fifty years, will delight in these simple, sturdy board books-now available in a larger size with ...



  • Corduroy's Busy Street

    Corduroy

    The youngest fans of Corduroy, one of the best-loved children's book characters for over forty years, will delight in these simple, sturdy board books-now available in a larger size with an updated, modern look.
    In Corduroy's Busy Street, childr...

  • Corduroy's Day

    Corduroy

    Celebrate 50 years of the classic bear with a counting adventure. 

    The youngest fans of Corduroy, one of the best-loved children's book characters for the past five decades, will delight in these simple, sturdy board books--now available in a...

  • Corduroy's Party

    Corduroy

    The youngest fans of Corduroy, one of the best-loved children's book characters for over forty years, will delight in these simple, sturdy board books-now available in a larger size with an updated, modern look.
    In Corduroy's Party, Corduroy cele...

  • Vanishing Soldiers

    Vanishing Soldiers takes place on a southern Army post where there are thousands of men; a part of that number are always in transit. Men arrive, they are processed into the Army, they are trained, and they are shipped out. More arrive. Some fall thr...

  • Corduroy Goes to the Beach

    Corduroy

    Celebrate Corduroy’s 50th anniversary with this lift-the-flap beach adventure!
     
    Corduroy and his friends are heading to the beach for a fun-filled day of playing by the sea. First they jump over the waves and fly kites, then it’s time f...

  • Corduroy's Thanksgiving

    Corduroy

    Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Corduroy with this festive story.
     
    Corduroy is hosting Thanksgiving dinner for his friends. They watch a Thanksgiving Day parade, then it’s time to eat. But first, Corduroy and his friends each say what ...

  • Corduroy Lost and Found

    Corduroy

    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 s...

  • Spring Is Here, Corduroy!

    Corduroy

    Spring is finally here! Corduroy and friends enjoy the springtime weather -- the sun is shining and flowers bloom everywhere. They decide to plant a beautiful flower garden that they can take care of and share together. Celebrate the rejuvenating sea...

  • Corduroy's Fourth of July

    Corduroy

    Celebrate Corduroy’s 50th anniversary with a board book adventure!

    Today is the 4th of July, and Corduroy and his friends are having a fun-filled picnic. They eat tasty treats and play games in the hot summer sun. Then it’s time to coo...

  • Halloween Is Here, Corduroy!

    Corduroy

    Corduroy and his friends love to trick-or-treat, and they are excited for Halloween! His friends all have the perfect costumes in mind, but Corduroy can?t decide what to be. With a little help from his friends, though, Corduroy will have the best Hal...



  • Christmas Is Here, Corduroy!

    Corduroy

    Corduroy and his friends are excited for Christmas! It’s too bad that Dolly won’t be there to spend it with them. But the friends still have fun enjoying the season together. And when Christmas finally comes, Corduroy has a big surprise in store ...

  • Earl the Squirrel

    Earl the Squirrel’s mom wants him to learn how to find his own acorns. But Earl doesn’t even know where to begin. He is determined, though, to show his mother that he can find them. With the help of his red scarf -- and a few animals along the wa...

  • Quiet! There's a Canary in the Library

    Cary knows what she would do if she were the librarian. She'd invite all the animals into the library and share her favorite books with lions, bears, peacocks, and monkeys. But the trouble is, not all animals get along with each other. That's where C...

  • Corduroy's Alphabet Hunt

    Corduroy

    What do you get when you combine everyone’s favorite bear with a board book that also houses 12 touch-and-feel ABC flashcards in a resealable box? You get an exciting, unique format that will teach the letters of the alphabet and simple words in a ...

  • Pet of the Met

    A classic returns!

    Viking is pleased to reissue this Don Freeman tale about an operaloving mouse. Maestro Petrini, the tiny page-turner for the Prompter at the Metropolitan Opera House, has always evaded Mefisto the cat until the day Petrini gets ...

  • Corduroy Visits the Farm!

    Corduroy

    Corduroy and his friends are visiting the farm today! They can't wait to see all the animals and do so much more. Use the stickers to finish the scenes! ...

  • Skitzy: The Story of Floyd W. Skitzafroid

    A graphic novel from the author of the beloved children's classic Corduroy

    Published in the centennial year of Don Freeman's birth, Skitzy follows a day in the life of a man literally divided between life as an office worker and life as an a...

  • Corduroy Helps Out

    Corduroy

    It?s Helping Hands Week at Corduroy?s school. He?s learning about different kinds of community helpers? such as firefighters, police officers, doctors, and nurses?and the ways he and his friends can help out, too. They recycle paper, cans, and bottle...

  • Happy Hanukkah, Corduroy

    Corduroy

    Celebrate the festival of lights with Corduroy, the classic bear loved for 50 years.
     
    Corduroy’s having a Hanukkah party for all of his friends. First they light the menorah, then they eat yummy potato pancakes. After they open presents...

  • Play Ball, Corduroy

    Corduroy

    Springtime means baseball season, and Corduroy loves baseball. But his friend Blue Mouse isn't so sure--he has never played before and worries that he won't be good at it. So Corduroy and Blue Mouse practice together. With hard work and cooperation, ...

  • One More Acorn

    When beloved and award-winning picture-book author and illustrator Don Freeman died in 1978, his son, Roy, inherited his father's vast archive of art and stories. In that treasure trove, Roy recently discovered some artwork and a story set in Washing...

  • Corduroy Gets a Pet

    Corduroy

    One day Corduroy finds a wounded baby bird in his yard. He takes the bird to his neighbor, Mr. Johnson, who helps rescue wild animals. Mr. Johnson teaches Corduroy how to care for the little bird, and for the other animals at his shelter. In the end,...

  • He Went In Bill's Place

    Two boys grew up in Hope, Arkansas in the 1950s and 1960s. One became a hero in the service of his country and the other used every means available to him to evade his duty to his country. During the early nineties there was a popular bumper sticke...

  • Jamey Brodie

    For some reason Hacker Valley, West Virginia was a neutral zone during the Civil War. The armies of the North and the South ignored the area and farmers of the valley sold their crops to both sides. Jamey Brodie, the son of a prominent farmer, disa...

  • One Dead Fiddle Player

    "One Dead Fiddle Player" is a contemporay mystery set in a small, quiet, rural town.Cole Bascom, the fiddle player, was murdered in a careless way, as if his life and death meant nothing. There is a ready group of suspects. The fiddle player made as ...

  • Murder, Accidentally and on Purpose

    A judge who considers himself above the law he serves, a college girl in the wrong place at the wrong time, and a homeless man who had found a home. What forces of circumstances brought these three people together Sheriff's deputies on routine ...

  • Goodwin the Goat

    Goodwin the Goat by famed author of Corduroy, Don Freeman, is a never-before-published story of a mischievous young goat named Goodwin. One day, after growing tired of his daily wheat and oats, he goes out in search for new types of delicious food a...

  • Grin and Bear It: Corduroy's Wit & Wisdom

    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 pa...

  • Corduroy Makes a Cake

    Corduroy

    When Corduroy finds out that Lisa is having a birthday party, he decides to make her a very special cake. But instead of a cake, he makes a great big mess! Corduroy doesn't know what to do. Will he find another way to give Lisa a birthday surprise? ...

  • Corduroy Writes a Letter

    Corduroy

    Celebrate Corduroy's 50th anniversary with the reissue of this delightful leveled reader! Lisa is learning how powerful letters can be. When she wants the bakery to add more sprinkles to the cookies they sell, she writes a letter to the baker, and...

  • Corduroy's Garden

    Corduroy

    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 seri...

  • Corduroy's Hike

    Corduroy

    When Lisa goes on a hiking trip, Corduroy sneaks into her backpack. Lisa is surprised to find him there, but she thinks he'll be safe as long as he stays tucked inside. Corduroy just has to take a peek outside, and when he does, he falls out! Will Li...

  • The Sparrows of Stonehenge

  • Happy Halloween, Corduroy!

    Corduroy

    Come celebrate Halloween with Corduroy in his new holiday board book!Corduroy is excited to celebrate Halloween. Join him as he carves pumpkins, makes candy apples, and dresses in his Halloween costume!This fun, festive story is the perfect gift for ...

  • Come Again, Pelican

    From the creator of Corduroy, a newly restored classic picture book that celebrates a child’s bond with the natural world.Every summer Ty’s family came to camp in their trailer at the same beautiful spot on the white sand dunes by the oce...

  • Happy Graduation, Corduroy!

    In this new Corduroy board book, Corduroy and Lisa put on their caps and gowns and have a very special graduation day.It's the end of the school year, and Corduroy and Lisa are graduating from kindergarten! Join them and their friends as they prepare...

Award-Winning Books by Don Freeman

Corduroy
2011 E.B. White Read Aloud Award -- Picture Bk Hall of Fame


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Don Freeman has published 75 books.

The next book by Don Freeman, Happy Graduation, Corduroy!, will be published in March 2025.

The first book by Don Freeman, Fly High, Fly Low, was published in August 1957.

Yes. Don Freeman has 1 series.
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