In this sequel to the 1968 classic, Corduroy the teddy bear accompanies his owner, Lisa, to a snowy laundromat. While Lisa and her mother manage the laundry, Corduroy overhears a conversation about pockets and realizes he lacks one. Driven by a desire for a place to keep his treasures, he wanders away from Lisa to search for scrap fabric. His nighttime adventure leads him into a damp laundry basket, resulting in an accidental overnight stay in the locked shop. He experiences the mechanical sounds of the facility and the cold sensation of soapy surfaces before Lisa returns the following morning to rescue him.
Young children and parents read this story for its focus on independence and the concept of belonging within a domestic setting. The narrative helps early readers understand physical space and the function of everyday objects like buttons, needles, and thread. Readers walk away with a clear picture of how small mistakes can be corrected through patience and craftsmanship. The book demonstrates the value of personalizing one's possessions, ending with Lisa sewing a purple pocket onto Corduroy’s overalls to hold a name tag.
Practical and clear-cut; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Practical Optimizer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1978
- Language
- EN
