Don Freeman

Don Freeman was an American painter, printmaker, cartoonist, and an author of children's books. He is best known for his popular children's book 'Corduroy', which has become a classic in children's literature.

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  1. 1. Corduroy

    The story follows a teddy bear named Corduroy who lives in a department store and longs for a home. One day, a little girl named Lisa expresses a desire to buy him, but her mother points out that he is missing a button. Determined to fix himself, Corduroy embarks on a nighttime adventure through the store in search of a replacement button. Although he doesn't find one, Lisa returns the next day with her saved allowance to purchase him, taking him home and sewing on a new button, fulfilling his wish for companionship and belonging.

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