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Books by Don Freeman | Wonderlit

Books by Don Freeman

29 books · Ages 0–8

Known for the Tilly Witch and Corduroy's Concept Books series, Don Freeman writes picture books and middle grade for ages 0–8, alongside 23 standalone books, exploring themes of joy & gratitude, animals, curiosity & wonder.

Series

Space Witch

Tilly Witch

2 books · Ages 4–8

Corduroy's Colors

Corduroy's Numbers

Corduroy's Seasons

Corduroy's Concept Books

4 books · Ages 0–4

Standalone Books

Cover of The Guard Mouse

The Guard Mouse

Clyde the guard mouse keeps the royal grounds safe at Buckingham Palace, but he still finds time to take his visiting co

Cover of Beady Bear

A toy bear leaves his cozy life to try living in a cave like a wild animal, but soon realizes what he truly needs to be

Cover of Will's Quill

Willoughby the goose wanders into the bustling streets of London and finds an unexpected friend in a playwright who need

Cover of The Paper Party

The Paper Party

Step through the television screen with a young boy who joins his favorite puppet characters for a party that is almost

Cover of Mop Top

With his sixth birthday approaching, a boy with a wild mass of red hair does everything he can to avoid a trip to the ba

Cover of A Rainbow of My Own

A Rainbow of My Own

A young boy wanders through a world of pretend, picturing exactly what he would do if he could catch a rainbow of his ve

Cover of Bearymore

Bearymore the circus bear faces a difficult dilemma: how can he invent a brand-new act for the spring when it is finally

Cover of Pet of the Met

Lydia Freeman, Don Freeman

A mouse serving as a page turner at the Metropolitan Opera finds his life transformed when a performance of The Magic Fl

Cover of Hattie, the Backstage Bat

Hattie, the Backstage Bat

Hattie the bat lives quietly in the rafters of the Lyceum Theatre, but a new mystery play gives her the perfect chance t

Cover of Norman the Doorman

Norman the Doorman

A creative mouse working as a doorman at an art museum uses his hidden artistic talents to finally reach the grand galle

Cover of Corduroy's Christmas Surprise

Corduroy's Christmas Surprise

Corduroy writes to Santa with a heart full of wishes for his friends, only to find that the holiday holds a special wond

Cover of Corduroy's Best Halloween Ever!

Corduroy's Best Halloween Ever!

For the child who loves the excitement of choosing a costume and participating in community traditions like pumpkin carv

Cover of Corduroy's Trick-or-Treat

Corduroy's Trick-or-Treat

The beloved teddy bear Corduroy celebrates Halloween with his friends, enjoying costumes, party games like pin-the-tail-

Cover of Gregory's Shadow

Gregory's Shadow

Gregory Groundhog and his shadow have lost each other, and they must reunite before the sun comes up on their big day.

Cover of Corduroy's Day

Celebrate the classic bear, Corduroy, in a simple, sturdy board book. Young children will love following Corduroy throug

Cover of Manuelo, the Playing Mantis

Manuelo, the Playing Mantis

Manuelo the praying mantis dreams of playing music, and with a little help from a spider named Debby, he might just find

Cover of Corduroy's 4th of July

Corduroy's 4th of July

Corduroy and his friends enjoy a festive holiday filled with parades, picnics, and bright fireworks in the night sky.

Cover of Happy New Year, Corduroy

Happy New Year, Corduroy

For the toddler curious about how we celebrate the turning of the calendar with friends, food, and festive traditions.

Cover of Happy Hanukkah, Corduroy

Happy Hanukkah, Corduroy

For the family wanting to share the joy of the Festival of Lights with a beloved childhood friend, this board book intro

Cover of Quiet! There's a Canary in the Library

Quiet! There's a Canary in the Library

Cary hosts the ultimate library day where only animals and birds are allowed to roam the stacks and browse the shelves.

Cover of Goodnight, Corduroy!

Goodnight, Corduroy!

For the toddler who needs a little help transitioning from playtime to pillow, this interactive story makes the nightly

Cover of Fly High, Fly Low

Fly High, Fly Low

For the child facing an unexpected change in their environment. This gentle story of two pigeons losing their home provi

Cover of Come Again, Pelican

Come Again, Pelican

For the child learning to appreciate nature's rhythms, this classic beach tale celebrates the rewards of quiet observati

By Age Range

Beady Bear

The Paper Party

Mop Top

Space Witch

The Guard Mouse

Beady Bear

Space Witch

The Guard Mouse

Will's Quill

Common Themes

Joy & Gratitude Animals Curiosity & Wonder Friendship & Loyalty Bears Becoming a Big Kid Nature & Outdoors Creativity & Imagination

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B Is for Becca: An ABC Book

B Is for Becca: An ABC Book

Snowmen at Christmas

Caralyn Buehner

Snowmen at Christmas