Corduroy Lost and Found — Content Guide for Parents

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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Corduroy the teddy bear slips out very early one morning to get a birthday present for Lisa. He spies what he thinks is a yellow balloon up in the sky and goes chasing after it, thinking that would be perfect for her. But when the sun rises, the "balloon" disappears. And now Corduroy is lost. Can he reuinte with his best friend and find her the perfect birthday present?
Written in the whimsical style of Don Freeman and illustrated in the exact scratchboard technique he used to create Corduroy and A Pocket for Corduroy, Corduroy Lost and Found will delight even Corduroy's very youngest fans. This board book edition is publishing just in time for the 50th anniversary of Corduroy's original publication!
Frequently asked questions
Is Corduroy Lost and Found appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence is present in the book. The narrative focuses on Corduroy's adventures and does not include any physical conflict or harm. No scary content is present in the book. The story is described as sweet and heartwarming, suitable for young children without any frightening elements.
Does Corduroy Lost and Found have violence?
No violence is present in the book. The narrative focuses on Corduroy's adventures and does not include any physical conflict or harm.
Does Corduroy Lost and Found have scary content?
No scary content is present in the book. The story is described as sweet and heartwarming, suitable for young children without any frightening elements.
Does Corduroy Lost and Found have religious themes?
No religious content appears in the book itself. While some sources mention the author's background as a Christian Scientist, this is not relevant to the content of the book.
Does Corduroy Lost and Found have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme in the book. While the character Lisa is identified as a Black girl, the narrative does not explore racial themes or issues.
Does Corduroy Lost and Found have profanity?
No profanity is found in the book. The language is appropriate for children and aligns with the gentle, heartwarming nature of the story.
Does Corduroy Lost and Found have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The story focuses on friendship and belonging rather than environmental issues.
Does Corduroy Lost and Found have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The story is about a teddy bear's quest for belonging and does not involve any themes of a sexual nature.
Does Corduroy Lost and Found have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a girl who loves Corduroy, but this is not framed as a commentary on gender expectations.
Does Corduroy Lost and Found have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are mentioned in the book 'Corduroy Lost and Found'. The search results do not provide any relevant content regarding LGBTQ+ representation or themes in this specific book.
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