Don Freeman is the author of the beloved Corduroy series.
But I think our favorite is:
Dandelion (such a clever play with words) has been invited to a party. He dresses up, fixes his hair, and then...well, you'll just have to read it for yourself. I bought a copy of this one (complete with a cassette tape, remember those?) at a library sale. My girls listened to that tape until it just about fell apart. (And anyway, it's getting hard to buy a tape player.)
Anyway, Dandelion is a great story about being yourself. I remember borrowing this book from our church library when I was a kid. I think we read that copy until it just about fell apart.
Our personal copy now is in pretty much the same situation: held together with scotch tape. That's when you know a book is beloved!
(My husband has similar memories of the original Corduroy book. He reads it often to the kids because of those good memories.)
Others by Don Freeman that we own:
Others by Freeman that we Don't Own
There are also other books about Corduroy, but I don't think any of them quite capture the magic of the original.
Other sites about Don Freeman:
- The Official Site about Don Freeman
- 5 Free Unit Studies Based on Don Freeman Books from Homeschool Share
- Activities for A Rainbow of My Own from Mommy and Me Book Club
- Corduroy Printables from Homeschool Creations
Do you have a favorite book by Don Freeman?
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