Saturday, November 19, 2011

Button button, who's got the button?

19. Corduroy by Don Freeman

This classic is one of everybody's favorites, I think. Corduroy is a lovable little bear who goes in search of the button that's missing from his overalls. He's convinced that no one will buy him from the department store shelf if he doesn't find the button. Eventually, however, a little girl takes Corduroy home and gives him a new button and, more importantly, a home. She makes it clear that she loves Corduroy just the way he is. There's not much else to say about this wonderful and endearing story, except that it's got to be one of the most well-loved children's books ever. Happy 40th anniversary, Corduroy!

No comments:

Post a Comment