Don Freeman

A toy bear who wants a pocket for himself searches for one in a laundromat.

Cary imagines a special day at the library when she invites only animals and birds to browse.

Dandelion overdresses for a come-as-you-are party and is turned away because the hostess does not recognize him.

A small boy imagines what it would be like to have his own rainbow to play with.

Corduroy the teddy bear sets out one night to find a birthday present for his owner, Lisa, but soon realizes that he cannot find his way home.

"When Lisa goes on a hiking trip, Corduroy sneaks into her backpack. Lisa is surprised to find him there, but she thinks he'll be safe as long as he stays tucked inside. Corduroy just has to take a peek outside, though, and he falls out! Will Lisa find him again?"--Page 4 of cover.

Corduroy sets out to make Lisa a special surprise for her birthday but it turns out to be much harder than it looks.

Corduroy: A toy bear in a department store wants a number of things, but when a little girl finally buys him he finds what he has always wanted most of all. Harry the dirty dog: When a white dog with black spots runs away from home, he gets so dirty his family doesn't recognize him as a black dog with white spots. No roses for harry!: Harry the dog finds a graceful way to dispose of his new sweater with roses on it. Curious George rides a bike:...

A toy bear in a department store wants a number of things, but when a little girl finally buiys him he finds what he has always wanted most of all.