{"product_id":"a-christmas-wish-for-corduroy-board-book","title":"A Christmas Wish for Corduroy - Board Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eB. G. Hennessy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJody Wheeler\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eDon Freeman\u003c\/b\u003e (Created by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA classic holiday story about a teddy bear loved by children for 50 years.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's almost Christmas and Corduroy sits on a department store shelf, wishing he could be a child's holiday gift--but he's a plain bear, and nobody seems to notice him. He sets out across the store to ask Santa Claus for help, but he can't visit without wearing a special outfit  After stopping to try on hats, boots, and even baby clothes, Corduroy finally arrives at the North Pole. Can Santa help Corduroy find a new home in time for Christmas? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith warm humor and classic art, \u003ci\u003eA Christmas Wish for Corduroy\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers back to the beginning and shows how Corduroy became the beloved bear we know today. This is a heartwarming story about the power of hope, perseverance, and friendship--an important addition to any Corduroy collection, and the perfect way to celebrate Corduroy's 50th anniversary.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eB.G. Hennessy grew up in Wantagh on Long Island, NY. At the University of Wisconsin in Madison, she majored in fine art and learned how to design, print and bind handmade books. She also took courses in Children's Literature. The combination of form and content in the picture book format fascinated her and after graduation she headed for NYC where she worked for 17 years in children's book publishing as a designer and art director. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eRoad Builders\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe First Night\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as many books starring Corduroy, the loveable toy bear created by Don Freeman. She now lives with her family in Arizona.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 5 x 6.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 17, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christmas Wish for Corduroy\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.6\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51762078318880,"sku":"9780425288757","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8334dc2fe796e2f32cf9d5261b33f829.webp?v=1780216613","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-christmas-wish-for-corduroy-board-book","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}