The tale of Corduroy by Don Freeman represents my childhood. When I think of the story I cannot help but to remember the aroma of freshly baked cookies and my grandmother's southern drawl as she would read me Corduroy just after our afternoon snack. So, naturally I could not resist discussing Corduroy in my journal.
Corduroy tells of a stuffed bear and his adventures in a department store. The bear lives in a toy department and is never purchased because of a missing button located on his overalls. We follow Corduroy as he attempts to find the lost button in the shopping mall.
Corduroy offers enjoyment for both the child and the parent. Children adore the tale because of its imaginative plot. Children love to explore, imagine, and fantasize, so what better way to intrigue a child by having them read of a talking stuffed animal who goes on a risky adventure. Adults, on the other hand, benefit from the moral Corduroy offers. The young girl in the story does not mind that Corduroy has a missing button and purchases him anyway. This teaches young children that their true friends will accept them for the quality of their character, not for the way that they look. They should not try to change their appearance for the benefit of others as Corduroy did in the story.
The tale of Corduroy is a marvelous story, and it is perfect for "storytime" in all Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms.
Above is a link of a video that will take you on Corduroy's big adventure. The story of the talking stuffed bear is read aloud.
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