![]() ![]() Frankly, I think it has more depth and feeling and simplicity than anything I've yet done." A well-loved copy of the very scarce classic. Perhaps American illustrator, Don Freeman's (1908-1978) best known work, Corduroy embodied his idea of what went into a good story: "Simplicity is the essence of children's-book stories, not simple-mindedness." Freeman would reiterate this statement in a letter to his sister the year before the book was published: "I think you'll also love it. " A winning, completely childlike picture book in which a stuffed bear waiting hopefully in a toy department finds a home with a little girl. These favorite titles are ready for another generation of children to love. First edition of this iconic children's book about the titular department store bear. Don Freeman&039 s classic character, Corduroy, is even more popular today then he was when he first came on the scene over thirty years ago. Jacket with tape repairs to underside, chipping and loss, most notable to lower corner of front panel, otherwise a good, complete example with $3.50 price intact. ![]() A very good copy, clean internally with soiling to boards, cloth worn at corners and spine ends. Eric Carle The Very Hungry Caterpillar 1968 Don Freeman Corduroy 1970 Judy Blume Are You There. Publisher's yellow cloth with vignette illustration and lettering in pink in red, illustrated jacket. Judy Blume, best known for being a Childrens Author. ![]()
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