Corduroy Gets a Pet - Hardcover

Freeman, Don; Hennessy, B.G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0670012173 ISBN 13: 9780670012176

Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers, 2011

Synopsis

One day Corduroy finds a wounded baby bird in his yard. He takes the bird to his neighbor, Mr. Johnson, who helps rescue wild animals. Mr. Johnson teaches Corduroy how to care for the little bird, and for the other animals at his shelter. In the end, when Mr. Johnson's cat has kittens, Corduroy finds himself with his very own pet.

This engaging book has over 30 fun flaps for children to lift. It teaches an important lesson about caring for animals in need, and it has a satisfying ending sure to please young animal-lovers.

About this title

About the Author:

Don Freeman (1908-1978) (www.donfreeman.info) was the author and illustrator of many popular books for children, including Corduroy, A Pocket for Corduroy, and the Caldecott Honor Book Fly High, Fly Low.

B.G. Hennessy is the author of many books for children, including several in the Corduroy novelty publishing program. She lives in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

Lisa McCue is the illustrator of many books for children, including all of the hardcover Corduroy lift-the-flaps and shaped board books. She lives in Annapolis, Maryland.

About this edition

• Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0670012173
• ISBN 13: 9780670012176
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 20
• Illustrator: McCue Lisa