Corduroy Gets a Pet — Don Freeman

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, when Mr. Johnson's cat has kittens, Corduroy finds himself with his very own pet.

This engaging book has over 30 fun flaps for children to lift. It teaches an important lesson about caring for animals in need, and it has a satisfying ending sure to please young animal-lovers.