Corduroy, Beloved Children's Book, Celebrates 40 Years
08/28/08
Corduroy 40th Anniversary Edition By Don Freeman
In 1968, the world fell in love with a teddy bear who needed a button and a little girl who needed a friend in Don Freeman's charming tale, Corduroy. This spring, Penguin Young Readers will celebrate a publishing milestone with the release of Corduroy, 40th Anniversary Edition (Viking Children's Books: 40 Pages, 10 1⁄2 x 9 1⁄2, Ages 3 and up, Picture Book- Fiction, On-Sale: March 13th 2008; 9780670063369). Re-live the magic of this children's classic with 8 pages of never-before-seen bonus material.
Corduroy, 40th Anniversary Edition includes original sketches, a first draft of the manuscript, marked with the editor's notes to the author, and letters between Freeman and his publisher from the 1960's. This fascinating text is a voyage through time and a unique look at the passion and vision that helped construct one of the world's most beloved books. Through early correspondence between the author and editor, readers will experience the publishing process from beginning to end while uncovering how and why this tale of friendship and acceptance warmed the hearts of children everywhere. Corduroy, 40th Edition is the story behind the story, and one that fans and newcomers won't want to miss. Come celebrate 40 years with your favorite bear!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR:
DON FREEMAN (1908-1978) was born in San Diego and moved to New York City to study art, making his living as a jazz trumpeter. One night, he was so engrossed in sketching the people on the subway, he left his trumpet behind. It was at this point he decided to turn his talents to art full-time. At the time of his death, The Chicago Tribune said, "Don Freeman was one of those fortunates who could draw and write with the same warm charm and simple directions that a child instantly responds to." Freeman was working on a sequel to Corduroy, titled, A Pocket for Corduroy, with Viking Press at the time if his death. He is also known for other children's classics, The Circus in Peter's Closet, Mop Top and Norman the Dorman.
For more information about Corduroy 40th Anniversary Edition, please contact Samantha Dell'Olio at 212.414.3464 or Samantha.Dell'Olio@us.penguingroup.com
CORDUROY, 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Viking Children's Books
On-Sale: March 13th 2008
ISBN: 9780670063369
$19.99 (CAN $25.00)
Picture Book- Fiction
Ages 3 and Up
Hardcover, Full-Color Illustrations/ 10 1⁄2 x 9 1⁄2
Also available by Don Freeman
PET OF THE MET
Viking Children's Books
On-Sale: May 15th 2008
ISBN: 9780670061785
$16.99 (CAN $18.50)
Picture Book-Fiction
Ages 3 and Up
Hardcover, Full-Illustrations/ 9 3⁄4 x 8
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Original Praise for Corduroy…
"A winning, completely childlike picture book…endearing, brightly colored pictures together with the text affectionately recount Corduroy's adventures."— Booklist (5/1/68)
"An endearing story…"— New York Times (11/8/70)
"Children will approve of how the adventure ends. Charming pictures in four colors illustrate the story."— San Francisco Chronicle (5/5/68)
"An appealing picture book."— Kansas City Star (12/8/68)
"Certain to be beloved by small boys and girls. Freeman's pictures are tender and affectionate, as is his story."— Independent Journal, San Rafael, CA (1968)