“Corduroy” By Don Freeman Translated by Kyoko Matsuoka Price: 1200 yen (excluding tax) Published: October 1975 [122nd printing] Publisher: Kaiseisha Size: Approximately 22.2 x 24.6 x 1.0 cm Format: Hardcover ♦︎Includes shipping ^o^ [Content Description] "I wish someone would take me home soon." The stuffed animals and dolls lined up in the toy department of a large department store all think that. Corduroy the bear thinks so too. But no one seems to want to buy the little bear wearing green overalls. One day, Corduroy notices that one of his buttons is missing. And at night, he goes looking for it in the department store. The first escalator and the furniture department. A big bed and a security guard... This is a masterpiece picture book from America, depicting the heartwarming interaction between the curious Corduroy and the girl who falls in love with him at first sight and uses her allowance to buy him. Every one of Corduroy's honest words, his expressions, and his actions are so adorable that everyone who reads it can't help but love him. It's wonderful to see a happy encounter, and it makes you feel happy just watching it. (Sonoko Isozaki, Editor-in-Chief of Ehon Navi) Don Freeman (August 11, 1908 – February 1, 1978) was an American painter, printmaker, cartoonist, children's book author, and children's literature illustrator. He was an author who was active from the 1930s to the 1970s. His representative work is "Corduroy." ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ Thank you for looking. ^o^ [Condition] The pages are clean with no damage or stains that would make them unreadable ♪ ^o^ (Excellent condition) ○ No pets. ○ No smoking. ☆ Immediate purchase is OK without comment! Please comment if you have any questions. * In addition, the condition at the time of packing and shipping will be waterproof. #Picture book #Japanese literature/novels/stories #BOOK #Single volume #Hobby #Literature #Daily life #Non-daily life #Criticism/Essays #Kyoko Matsuoka #Kyoko_Matsuoka #Freeman D Don #Freeman_D_Don #Book #Foreign literature