Freeman, D. Corduroy. Puffin, 1976. 32 pgs. HC $12.18 ISBN 978-0-7587-2275-1; PB $4.54 ISBN 978-0-14-050173-5. Summary Corduroy is a small bear in a toy department of a large story. He longs for a friend to take him home. Corduroy searches for a button and finds a friend. Age Range: 3-8 years old Awards Won: NEA and SLJ Best 100 Children's Books Review Corduroy shares the story of a small toy and his search for a button. This classic has been loved by many children since the time it was first released. The images complement the text and aid in the telling of the story. Children love this story because they can relate to both Corduroy and the little girl who purchases him. The colorful images provide images for young children to look at and older children will enjoy the story and reading along. Susan Adoc (2016) states that “[t]his simple picture book is best suited for preschoolers and school-age grandchildren from 5 to 9, although older grandchildren may enjoy a nostalgic reading now and then.” Themes Friendship Toys Teddy Bears Determination Perserverance Series Information Courderoy (Select titles)
Librarians can read Corduroy then ask children if they have a special toy. This can lead to a discussion about how they received their toy. Children can be encouraged to write a story about how their favorite toy came to be with them, similar to that of Corduroy.
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Piper, W. (2006). The Little Engine That Could from Goodreads.com. Author Official Website: http://donfreeman.info/ Book Official Website: http://www.corduroybook.com/ References Adox, S. (2016, October 4). Corduroy, a Classic Book for Children. The Spruce. Retrieved from https://www.thespruce.com/corduroy-a-classic-book-for-children-1695542 Goodreads.com [Cover Image]. (2017). Retrieved from https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/231850.Corduroy?ac=1&from_search=true Goodreads.com. (2017). Corduroy Series. Retrieved from https://www.goodreads.com/series/92051 Titlewave.com. (2017). Corduroy. StoryTimeWithMsBecky [User name]. (2017, March 9). Corduroy by Don Freeman | Storytime With Ms. Becky [Video]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YT5l-mZsjhg
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Review In the first of several books featuring charming badger Frances, Hoban introduces the very human character that has captured the hearts of children for nearly 60 years. Editor Ursula Nordstrom wisely engaged the artistic talents of Garth Williams (Charlotte’s Web, E.B. White) to bring Frances to life as an endearing badger. William’s soft pencil and muted watercolor illustrations capture the intimate coziness of life in the badger home. Hoban constructs an engaging plot using short, simple sentences ideal for emergent readers. Themes
Easy Reader; Bedtime; Courage; Imagination; Animal characters Application Illustrator Garth Williams’s personification of the natural world through endearing critter characters has brought the best in children’s literature to life. Williams created the images of timeless characters Stuart Little, spider Charlotte and her barnyard companions, the little Fur family, and the crew from Little House on the Prairie. Because we associate these characters with their famous authors like Laura Ingalls Wilder and E. B. White, we might not consider them as a body of work linked by their artist. Celebrate Garth Williams with a library program featuring his books. Librarians and patrons can come dressed as their favorite Williams character or children can get their faces painted as Frances, Stuart Little, or Wilbur. Read-alikes: Lobel, Arnold (1970). Frog and Toad Are Friends. Potter, Beatrix. (2007). A Beatrix Potter Treasury: The Original and Authorized Editions. Author Website: http://www.russellhoban.org/ References Bedtime for Frances [cover image]. Retrieved from https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51VkHrIJANL._SX258_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg Bedtime for Frances [illustration]. Retrieved from https://booksaroundthetable.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/garth-williams-bedtime-for-francis.jpg Bird, E. (May 23, 2012). Top 100 picture books #67: Bedtime for Francis by Russell Hoban illustrated by Garth Williams [bolg post]. Retrieved from http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2012/05/23/top-100-picture-books-67-bedtime-for-frances-by-russell-hoban-illustrated-by-garth-williams/ - _ Larson, S. (June 3, 2016). Garth Willaims, illustrator of American childhood, The New Yorker. Retrieved from http://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/garth-williams-illustrator-of-american-childhood Titlewave. Retrieved from http://titlewave.com Wikipedia. Garth Williams. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garth_Williams
Review Lobel’s timeless stories of friendship, patience, and compassion appeal to children of all ages. The vocabulary and simple sentence structure encourage young readers to read on their own. Watercolor pictures in muted greens and browns support the text and help cue early readers. The plots are brief but interesting, unlike many books in the early reader genre. Children connect to the multi-faceted nature of Frog and Toad’s relationship, which explores trust, anxiety, fear, empathy, humor, and intimacy. Link to an interview with Arnold Lobel
Themes Early Reader; Friendship; Animals; Toads; Frogs; Feelings Application Four years after publishing Frog and Toad Are Friends, the first of the Frog and Toad series, Arnold Lobel came out as gay. In 1987, he died at the age of 54, one of the first victims of the AIDS epidemic. Including his books in a LGBTQ celebration or LGBTQ family story time is a way to honor the contributions of authors and illustrators from this community. June is LGBT Pride month, a perfect opportunity to showcase this literature. Read-alikes: Hoban, Russell. (1960). Bedtime for Frances Erickson. Russell, E. (1976). Warton and Morton. Rylant, Cynthia. (1996). Henry and Mudge: The First Book. References: Common Sense Media. (n.d.). Frog and Toad are friends [book review]. Retrieved March 21, 2017 from https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/frog-and-toad-are-friends Frog and Toad Are Friends [cover image]. Retrieved from https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/91/Frog_and_toad_cover.jpg Frog and Toad Are Friends [illustration]. Retrieved from https://68.media.tumblr.com/0163323663a6ced92918ef8b0adafdb7/tumblr_o87pkq45Le1qav5oho1_1280.jpg Rollin, L. An interview with Arnold Lobel [transcript]. Retrieved from http://jonklassen.blogspot.com/2012/11/i-found-pdf-of-old-interview-with-arnol.html Stokes, C. (May 31, 2016). “Frog and Toad”: An amphibious celebration of same-sex love [blog post]. Retrieved from http://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/frog-and-toad-an-amphibious-celebration-of-same-sex-love Titlewave. Retrieved from http://titlewave.com
Review Virginia Lee Burton’s timeless story, based on her own house in the country, continues to absorb young readers. Meticulous watercolor illustrations show the passing of time. The view is the same, page after page – the little house stands still but we see seasons change, we see children play and grow, and we see the dirty city begin to gobble up the countryside and overshadow the house. The text is arranged to compliment the pictures, usually indented in an arc design, which mirrors the rolling hills, winding roads, and sweeping sky. As the city encroaches, the typography becomes centered and cubic. The 70th anniversary edition comes with an audio CD and an introduction written by Burton’s son Aris Demetrios.
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Han, E. and Maitre, S. (n.d.) The little house [philosophical discussion guidelines]. Retrieved from http://www.teachingchildrenphilosophy.org/BookModule/TheLittleHouse Houghton Mifflin Books for Children. Retrieved from http://hmhco.com The Little House [cover image]. Retrieved from https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61uK2ecr74L.jpg The Little House [illustration]. Retrieved from http://www.mikeettner.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG_1813_2.jpg The Little House [illustration]. Retrieved from https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/83/c4/07/83c4079226a33ae66b07be3ca8e7eca6.jpg Titlewave. Retrieved from http://titlewave.com Virginia Lee Burton [image]. Retrieved from https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/91/9d/8c/919d8cac840373ca5c6f89c5f0b546c4.jpg Wikipedia. (n.d.). Virginia Lee Burton. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_Lee_Burton |
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