Corduroy's Birthday (Lift-the-flap Books) [Hardcover]

Don Freeman (Author), Lisa McCue (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up | Series: Lift-the-flap Books

Corduroy and his friends celebrate the toy bear's birthday in style, with a treasure hunt, a pinata, and, of course, a delicious birthday cake. This bright, sturdily constructed lift-the-flap book is sure to be a treasured addition to any birthday party. Full color.

Editorial Reviews

From Kirkus Reviews

It's Corduroy's big day, and although he is pushing 30, he doesn't look a day over 5; in the years since his first appearance he has learned how to keep both straps of his overalls buttoned. He's invited over to Checkboard Bunny's home (for what will be a surprise party) but finds time before the party to ``recycle his newspapers and donate clothes that no longer fit him to the children's shelter.'' He also ``chooses some cans of food for the food bank.'' These are worthy activities, but entirely out of step with lighthearted action in the rest of the book, as Corduroy goes off to the party for a good time. The book brims with lift-up flaps, allowing children to get right in on the action: locating the hiding places of the guests, opening gifts, watching the birthday candles go from fire to smoke when the bear blows them out. Corduroy remains a winsome fellow, but those familiar with the older books (and who have not been eased into this series of knock-offs illustrated by McCue) will find no hint of the bear's urban roots (he lives in suburbia now), nor of the little girl who brought him home from the department store. Call it a lift- the-flap, call it a birthday book, but don't call it Don Freeman's Corduroy (1968). (Picture book. 2-6) -- Copyright ©1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 16 pages
• Publisher: Viking Juvenile; First Edition edition (March 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 067087065X
• ISBN-13: 978-0670870653
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 9.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #682,316 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

B. G. Hennessy has authored over 35 children's books including the entire series of CORDUROY lift-the-flap books. With nearly four million books in print in ten languages, her writing awards and honors include two Parenting Magazine Reading Magic Awards an IRA/Children's Choice Award Book and a Best Book of the Year by the Bank Street College of Education. She recently authored CORDUROY LOST AND FOUND, a companion to Don Freeman's beloved Corduroy bear series. More information on her books can be found at www.bghennessy.com. Ms. Hennessy lives in Paradise Valley, Arizona with her family.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars corduroy's birthday, January 13, 2006

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stephanie porter "stephanie" (lawrence, ma usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Corduroy's Birthday (Lift-the-flap Books) (Hardcover)

i think i liked this book more than my son.
this book takes you through the day as corduroy's friends set up his surprise party and all the fun they have at it.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My "almost" three year old loves it!, September 10, 2000

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Gretchen Luttrell (Rochester Hills, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Corduroy's Birthday (Lift-the-flap Books) (Hardcover)

My daughter just loves this book. Her Daddy has to read it to her every night before bed. She loves lift-the-flap books in general, but this one really seems to catch and keep her attention. I will be buying all of the books in this series for her birthday in a couple weeks!