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A Pocket for Corduroy

by Don Freeman
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Overview

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 pockets before washing.

Pockets! Corduroy doesn't have any pockets! The furry bear's search for a pocket of his own takes him on an adventure filled with the sights, sounds, smells and hazards of the Laundromat. As a result, Lisa and her beloved bear become separated as Corduroy ends up locked inside the Laundromat all night. And what do bears do all night in places like this? They ski in the soap flakes and nap in the baskets, of course!

Fortunately, Lisa returns early the next morning to reclaim her tired little friend. Soon, Lisa is sewing Corduroy a pocket of his very own and again all is well in the life of Corduroy.

"This merry tale gets added interest from...the setting, a multi-ethnic urban neighborhood, of cuddly Corduroy and his pal Lisa, a black child, and her attractive mother." β€” Publishers Weekly.

A toy bear who wants a pocket for himself searches for one in a laundromat.

Synopsis

Another classic is added to our Puffin StorytimeT book-and-CD audio package!

Puffin continues to update the Puffin StorytapesT audio program and convert the cassette tapes to compact discs! This season, we're adding another title to our list of Puffin StorytimeT packages: Don Freeman's classic A Pocket for Corduroy. This Puffin picture book will be accompanied by a compact disc that features a professional reading of the unabridged story. Perfect for road trips or quiet bedtime reading, as well as story time, preschool, and home school, Puffin Storytime: A Pocket for Corduroy is sure to please children and parents alike.

About the Author, Don Freeman

Don Freeman is the beloved author and illustrator of many books for young readers. He died in 1978.

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School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 5β€”These excellent videos, suitable for deaf or hearing children, combine the quality viewers have come to expect from Weston Woods with the American Sign Language (ASL) savvy of production company ASL Inside. Each program presents a popular children's book and uses the familiar format of picture-book pages translated to video, with some animation added. Signers Missy Keast and Manny Hernandez, both known in the signing community for their storytelling skills, appear in the foreground, translating the text on each page into ASL. Optional English text on screen and English voiceover make these videos completely accessible to all viewers. Additional features include a vocabulary section, which is arranged alphabetically by English translation and shows featured signs in isolation, and a 10-question quiz that assesses comprehension and memory. Additional classroom activities, flashcards, and worksheets are available online for each title. The series will appeal to multiple audiences: deaf children can access the stories in their native language while building English vocabulary and reading skills, and hearing youngsters can practice their English vocabulary while learning basic ASL.β€”Kathleen Kelly Macmillan, Carroll County Public Library, MD

Book Details

Published
March 1, 1980
Publisher
Penguin Group (USA)
Pages
32
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780140503524

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