Corduroy
School year: Year 1, Year 2
No. of pages 34
Published: 2014
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book features in the following series: Corduroy, Picture Puffin, Picture Puffins, Viking Kestrel Picture .
This book is aimed at children in to preschool.
This book has been graded for interest at 1-3 years.
There are 34 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Penguin Putnam Inc .
Freeman's artistic talent was given a boost by his grandmother who presented him
Corduroy Sticker Stories
Animals in literature
Farm Animals in literature
Bears in literature
Christmas And Advent in literature
Clothing And Dress in literature
Words As Concepts in literature
Nature in literature
Camping And Outdoor Activities in literature
Farm And Ranch Life in literature
City Life And Town Life in literature
Friendship in literature
Corduroy Don Freeman
Learning Concepts in literature
Adventures in literature
This book is in the following series:
Picture Puffins
The "Picture Puffins" series is a collection of beautifully illustrated childrens picture books published by Puffin Books, a well-known imprint of Penguin Random House. This series is aimed primarily at children aged 3 to 7 years and encompasses a wide range of stories, including fairy tales, fables, original tales, and adaptations of classic literature. One of the standout features of the series is the vibrant and engaging illustrations that accompany the text. Many books in the series promote educational themes, such as friendship, kindness, sharing, and problem-solving. The narratives often carry moral lessons, making them suitable for both entertainment and educational purposes. The stories are typically written in simple, rhythmic language that is easy for children to understand and enjoyable to read aloud.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Eb White Read Aloud Award - Picture Book Hall Of Fame
This book was recognised in the Picture Book Hall of Fame category by the Eb White Read Aloud Award. The E.B. White Read Aloud Award was established in 2004 by The Association of Booksellers for Children (ABC) to honor books that its membership felt embodied the universal read aloud standards that were created by the work of the beloved author E.B. White.In 2006 the award was expanded into two categories: The E. B. White Read Aloud Award for Picture Books, and The E. B. White Read Aloud Award for Older Readers. Titles are nominated for the award by ABC booksellers, and then the final decision is made by a committee of booksellers that meets annually in February.
Indies Choice Book Award - Picture Book Hall Of Fame
This book was recognised in the Picture Book Hall of Fame category by the Indies Choice Book Award.
Corduroy has donated more than three million dollars to a charity helping children with severe illnesses, disabilities, or traumas.
Corduroy hosted Jumpstart's Read for the Record campaign, which raised more than $1.5 million for early education programs. Two million children and adults read the book on the same day.
Corduroy was one of the first books inducted into the Indies Choice Book Awards Picture Book Hall of Fame.
The New York Public Library named Corduroy one of the 100 Great Children's Books from the Last 100 Years.
The National Education Association named Corduroy one of the Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children.
School Library Journal named Corduroy one of the Top 100 Picture Books for the 21st Century.
Corduroy's creator, Don Freeman, received the Kerlan Award in recognition of his singular attainments in the creation of children's literature.
Close to 20 million copies of the Corduroy books have sold in the United States and around the world.
