Don Freeman was the writer and illustrator of a collection of best-selling children picture books. His most famous character is Corduroy. He continued Corduroy character in the following: A Pocket for Corduroy, Corduroy Goes to the Doctor, Corduroy Makes a Cake, Corduroy on the Go, Corduroy's Garden and other picture books. Infants, toddlers and young children enjoy Corduroy and his friend, Lisa. Not only do they enjoy Don Freeman Classic books, but the resulting films, television shows and paintings.

Don Freeman became interested in children picture books after the birth of his son, Roy. Don and his wife, Lydia Cooley Freeman, wrote children picture books together. Freeman co-wrote with other authors too. Here is a full list of Corduroy books written and/or illustrated by Don Freeman. Take a moment and share one or two of these classic Penguin books with the child in your life.

Cordury Books

A Pocket for Corduroy
Corduroy
Corduroy Helps Out
Corduroy Goes to School
Corduroy Goes to the Beach
Corduroy Goes to the Doctor
Corduroy Makes a Cake
Corduroy on the Go
Corduroy’s Garden
Corduroy's Sleepover
Corduroy Writes a Letter
Happy Easter, Corduroy

Corduroy by Don Freeman(40th Anniverary Edition)


Corduroy(Book & Bear) by Don Freeman Preschool/Nursery students cuddle with Corduroy as they listen to the Classic Corduroy story.


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Note: Corduroy story books titles are from the library and private collections. In case interested, B.G. Hennessy writes the modern Corduroy adventure picture books.