Corduroy, the hero of the book, is not an everyday hero. He's just a little teddy bear -that universally loved and adored species- who gets stuck at night in a department store. But, his story is definitely one of the best loved kids' stories and that makes "Corduroy" an automatic selection to kick start this new blog that deals with quality children's books. Good books for kids are hard to come by in this day and age of Internet and we hope this effort helps parents find some perfect selections for their kids.
There are many books with toys coming alive, but Corduroy being there in almost every American home for close to 50 years, now enjoys a league of his own. The story of Corduroy, put in perfect little steps makes for a great nighttime tale. Lisa, another character in the story, is just as likable and not many kids would find it difficult to put themselves in her shoes. The desperation that Corduroy feels when he gets secluded in the store, the joy he experiences when little Lisa buys him 'a home' and the picture perfect happy ending would definitely leave the kids - and even the parents- satisfied in a way that only a good book can leave them.
Children's books often fizzle out in intensity and leave a lot to be desired. Corduroy, on the other hand, doesn't flatter to deceive and is without a doubt an enchanting experience. It's a bit like reliving your childhood while telling the story to your kids- a classic sign of a good kids book!
You can buy a solid hardcover with impressive illustrations here. For better experience, an unabridged Audible recording of this book is also available here.
Please share your and your kids' experiences with Corduroy in the comments section. If you have a great recommendation for fellow parents, do let us know through comments or emails. And of course, if you little one wants to pen a review, we will be more than happy to publish those.
Happy reading :)
Happy reading :)
Title of the book: Corduroy
Author: Don Freeman
Age group: 3-7
Age group: 3-7
Type: Illustrated book with large font (double check with your edition)
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