CORDUROY AND COMPANY

Don Freeman was a master of children's literature whose signature illustrating style evokes a sense of honest realism mixed with the wonder of a child. Soaring beyond boundaries in their imaginative quality, his drawings represent a spirit of possibility and creativity, and for this reason the books speak to audiences of all ages. Beginning with Chuggy and the Blue Caboose, Freeman created 31 picture books, all filled with humor and beauty. Eleven of his very best works are featured in this wonderful treasury. Explore new worlds with Corduroy, and relish the theatrics in Pet of the Met. Parents will delight in sharing these masterpieces with their children. Critic Leonard Marcus offers a revealing foreword celebrating Freeman's achievement, and the chronology featured at the end of the book will give young readers added insight into this multitalented man.