Corduroy's Shapes

Part of Corduroy

Illustrated by Lisa McCue
Created by Don Freeman
A concept book starring the teddy bear loved by readers for 50 years.

One square blanket
Spread upon the ground.
Birthday balloons,
Colorful and round!

Join Corduroy in exploring all the shapes at a picinic, from a circle cake to a diamond kite. With minimal text, bright illustrations, and a loveable character, this board book is perfect for even the youngest reader.
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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A concept book starring the teddy bear loved by readers for 50 years.

One square blanket
Spread upon the ground.
Birthday balloons,
Colorful and round!

Join Corduroy in exploring all the shapes at a picinic, from a circle cake to a diamond kite. With minimal text, bright illustrations, and a loveable character, this board book is perfect for even the youngest reader.

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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