Books with author B. D. Freeman

In Corduroy's Garden, Lisa leaves Corduroy to keep watch over her newly planted seeds. But when a puppy digs up the garden, it's up to Corduroy to save the day. Based on the popular characters created by Don Freeman, the Corduroy easy-to-read series is ideal for children just beginning to read on their own. The brief sentences, repetitive phrases, and important visual clues within the illustrations help readers along while keeping them entertained.

This is the story of 14-year-old John Bains and his sister Meg, 13, and the winter they spend working in alumber camp in the Ottawa Valley. Their father has been killed and they have to find work to support their family. After a long and adventurous trip, the two reach the camp to find it torn by tension between the forman and the lumbermen. Meg and John are drawn into the fight as the work alongside the shantymen. The story reaches a dramatic end with the dangerous and exciting log drive down the Ottawa River.

Corduroy’s dear friend Dolly is not feeling well, so the little bear wants to bring her a get-well basket filled with her favorite things. Readers will learn color concept skills by searching under flaps to find a blue balloon, a red apple, a purple flower, and more. Dazzling foil and funto- touch flocking reinforce Corduroy’s appeal to young children.