03/30/2026
“A BOOK AND A BUDDY”
Book- Corduroy, by Don Freeman, is a classic 1968 children’s book about a teddy bear in a department store who dreams of being bought and taken home by a family, despite having a missing button on his overalls. A young girl named Lisa sees past his imperfections and wants to buy him, but her mother initially refuses, leading Corduroy on a nighttime adventure through the store to find his missing button, ultimately finding love and belonging with Lisa. The book explores themes of friendship, acceptance, and the desire for a home, and has remained a beloved story for generations.
Buddy- Corduroy Bear crocheted with love by me
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