Corduroy's Colors

Part of Corduroy

Illustrated by Lisa McCue
Created by Don Freeman
Celebrate 50 years of Corduroy with this rhyming concept book.
Blooms of orange and purple
grow tall in summer sun.
Corduroy in red boots
time for garden fun!

Join Corduroy in exploring all the colors of the garden, from a yellow butterfly to a green caterpillar to a gray bird. With minimal text, bright illustrations, and a loveable character, this board book is perfect for even the youngest readers.
MaryJo Scott is an award-winning freelance illustrator and children’s book author. She has received degrees in graphic design from the University of Rochester and in education from the University of Bridgeport. Scott has written a number of Corduroy concept books, including Corduroy’s Seasons, Corduroy’s Colors, and Corduroy’s Numbers. To learn more, visit maryjoscott.carbonmade.com. View titles by MaryJo Scott
In the past 30 years, Lisa McCue has illustrated more than 175 books for children. Her artwork also appears on fabrics, greeting cards, gift tins, wrapping papers, home décor, and clothing. When she isn’t drawing, she can be found on the water racing her sailboat, or in the mountains skiing. She loves to read, sew, and bead and is involved in fundraising for ALS. McCue was born in Brooklyn, NY, and now lives in Annapolis, Maryland. View titles by Lisa McCue

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Celebrate 50 years of Corduroy with this rhyming concept book.
Blooms of orange and purple
grow tall in summer sun.
Corduroy in red boots
time for garden fun!

Join Corduroy in exploring all the colors of the garden, from a yellow butterfly to a green caterpillar to a gray bird. With minimal text, bright illustrations, and a loveable character, this board book is perfect for even the youngest readers.

Author

MaryJo Scott is an award-winning freelance illustrator and children’s book author. She has received degrees in graphic design from the University of Rochester and in education from the University of Bridgeport. Scott has written a number of Corduroy concept books, including Corduroy’s Seasons, Corduroy’s Colors, and Corduroy’s Numbers. To learn more, visit maryjoscott.carbonmade.com. View titles by MaryJo Scott
In the past 30 years, Lisa McCue has illustrated more than 175 books for children. Her artwork also appears on fabrics, greeting cards, gift tins, wrapping papers, home décor, and clothing. When she isn’t drawing, she can be found on the water racing her sailboat, or in the mountains skiing. She loves to read, sew, and bead and is involved in fundraising for ALS. McCue was born in Brooklyn, NY, and now lives in Annapolis, Maryland. View titles by Lisa McCue

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