Corduroy

Corduroy is a classic children's picture book written and illustrated by Don Freeman.

The story follows a teddy bear named Corduroy who lives in a department store and is eager to be taken home by a child.

One day, a young girl named Lisa spots him but her mother declines to buy him due to a missing button on his overalls.

That night, Corduroy embarks on a journey through the department store to find the missing button.

Although he doesn't succeed, Lisa returns the next day with her own money and buys him.

At home, she sews a new button on his overalls, and they form a strong bond.

The book emphasizes themes of friendship, acceptance, and the importance of loving someone despite their flaws.