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A Christmas Wish for Corduroy

by B. G. HENNESSY
illus. by Jody Wheeler. 32p. Viking. Oct. 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9780670785506; ebk. $10.99. ISBN 9780698156753.
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PreS-Gr 2—Sure to become another favorite, this prequel tells the story of how the character Corduroy, created by Don Freeman in the 1960s, found his green overalls and how the button on the overalls got loose. As the tale begins, the little stuffed bear has no name or clothes. Upon hearing that Santa grants Christmas wishes and that one should wear something special when they meet the famous man in red, the little bear goes on his first journey to meet Santa and finds the perfect outfit for the occasion. Readers will have an "A-ha" moment when the little bear finds his outfit as well as when Santa first calls him "Corduroy." Wheeler works her magic in the illustrations, bringing the adorable bear to life. A charming addition to the "Corduroy" series (Viking) and holiday collections.—Diane Olivo-Posner, Los Angeles Public Library, CA
[=Based on the character created by]A prequel to the classic picture book successfully reproduces Freeman's artistic style in a story that does a fair job of explaining how Corduroy got his distinctive overalls and his name: longing for something to set him apart on the toy shelves, the bear takes his future into his own hands by roaming the store in search of an outfit.
Reviewed by Diane Olivo-Posner , Oct 01, 2014

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