Generations have grown up with Don Freeman's picture books, and many of today's parents are reading aloud the same favourite books that they loved as children. In this welcome collection, eleven of Freeman's most appealing tales are collected in one edition. One story, Gayelord the Goat, has never before been published and is seen here for the first time, along with the illustrations Don Freeman was completing when he died. Renowned critic Leonard S. Marcus offers insight into Freeman's work, and an afterword tells the story of the artist's colourful life, from trumpet player to theater illustrator to children's book legend. Corduroy and Company is a wonderful book to share with children, who will ask for story after story. But it is also a fascinating look at the career of a man who was one of the most influential artists of his time.

For use in schools and libraries only. Spending a snowy winter in a cold, dark cave turns out to be rather uncomfortable for a runaway wind-up toy.

Tilly Witch forgets how to be mean and returns to the finishing school for witches to relearn the trickery of the trade.

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES • FIVE STARRED REVIEWS Visit a truly special street bursting with joy, hope, and dreams. Inspired by the neighborhood where they grew up as cousins, this gorgeous picture book from an award-winning illustrator and critically acclaimed author is the perfect gift or keepsake for every generation. Welcome to Dream Street--the best street in the world! Jump rope with Azaria--can you Double Dutch one leg at a time? Dream big with Ede and Tari, who wish to create a picture book together one day. Say hello with Mr. Sidney, a retired mail carrier who greets everyone with the words, "Don't wait to have a great day. Create one!" On Dream Street, love between generations rules, everyone is special, and the warmth of the neighborhood shines. A magical story from the critically acclaimed author of Nana Akua Goes to School and a Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award winning illustrator. Illuminating this vivid cast of characters are vibrant, joyful illustrations that make this neighborhood--based on the Roxbury neighborhood in Boston where the author and illustrator grew up together as cousins--truly sing. This book is a perfect way for parents to share with their children the importance of community.

For use in schools and libraries only. Gregory is a shy groundhog, so having his friend Shadow close by makes him feel safe. But when he and his shadow get separated the day before Groundhog Day, Gregory must overcome his fear and loneliness to find his friend in time for their big day.

Upon its 1954 debut, the cuddly classic Beady Bear was praised by The New York Times as "the kind of book small children will delight in." Don Freeman, author of the acclaimed children's story Corduroy, recounts the whimsically illustrated tale of a wind-up toy who longs to live like a real bear. When Beady learns that bears are brave and live in caves, he resolves to give it a try ― and discovers that being real is actually about loving and being loved. This longtime favorite is presented for the first time with its previously unpublished sequel, Beady's Pillow, another heartwarming charmer only recently discovered by the author's son. Beady's friend Thayer sets out to retrieve a pillow that the adventurous bear has lost, and when Thayer disappears into a cave and doesn't come out, Beady has a chance to prove his bravery.