Corduroy
by Don Freeman
Picture book · ages 4–8 · grades K–3 · 620L · 1989
Why we'd hand it over
The gold standard for teaching kindness and belonging—Corduroy's gentle longing and Lisa's quiet acceptance stay with kids long after the read, and Freeman's illustrations do half the emotional work.
What parents said
Her favorites that she requests most often right now are Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Brown Bear Brown Bear What do You See, Press Here, and 100 things books.