Free Giveaway: Win a Corduroy Bear!
It's Corduroy bear's 40th anniversary, and to celebrate we're giving away 40 adorable plush bears. Plus, one grand prize winner will score a read-along Corduroy and a special edition of the book. Whether you win or not, mark your calendars for October 2: On that day, people all over the country will participate in Read for the Record events, reading Corduroy to their kids. Grab your copy of this classic book, or buy one from Jumpstart and they'll donate another book to an at-risk preschooler in time for the big day.
Full rules here. To enter to win, post a comment on this post (click on "comments") by 9 p.m. ET on this Friday, September 5. We'll email the lucky winners on the following Monday. Goody Luck!



Corduroy is the best! And he looks so cuddly!
Posted by: Rhonda B | September 02, 2008 at 07:34 AM
my kids love corduroy books. what a great gift!
Posted by: Dana | September 02, 2008 at 07:45 AM
My son would love this!
Posted by: Heather | September 02, 2008 at 07:47 AM
We are HUGE corduroy and don freeman fans! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Alicia | September 02, 2008 at 07:53 AM
how cute - my kid would love this
Posted by: kathi | September 02, 2008 at 07:54 AM
I want one! This would be nice for my son!
Posted by: Melanie Hempel | September 02, 2008 at 08:00 AM
I would LOVE to have this Corduroy - and would share with my 3-year-old too!
Posted by: Marla | September 02, 2008 at 08:04 AM
My kids love Corduroy! "This must be a mountain! I think I have always wanted to climb a mountain!" said everytime we go on an escalator!!
Posted by: tracy rizzo | September 02, 2008 at 08:05 AM
How awesome is that! Thanks so much!!!
Posted by: Ashley BB | September 02, 2008 at 08:05 AM
Oh so cute. My daughter would enjoy this.
Posted by: Wendy | September 02, 2008 at 08:08 AM
We love these stories. My three kids would treasure this!
Posted by: Natasha OD | September 02, 2008 at 08:08 AM
Such a cute gift, Thanks
Posted by: Victoria | September 02, 2008 at 08:13 AM
He is so adorable-my little ones would love him!
Posted by: Kristie | September 02, 2008 at 08:14 AM
My boys love Corduroy! A bear would be well loved in our house!
Posted by: Katie | September 02, 2008 at 08:18 AM
Great book!
Posted by: Kim | September 02, 2008 at 08:20 AM
I would love to win this for my son! I love reading to him!
Posted by: Angie | September 02, 2008 at 08:25 AM
So cute! My boys would enjoy this bear and book.
Posted by: Amie Ter Molen | September 02, 2008 at 08:28 AM
I loved Corduroy as a child! I would love to introduce him to my children.
Posted by: Lori M. | September 02, 2008 at 08:33 AM
So cute!
Posted by: Amber | September 02, 2008 at 08:34 AM
My daughters would love this book!
Posted by: Elizabeth | September 02, 2008 at 08:38 AM
My daughter loves this book. Would love to surprise her with the teddy bear.
Posted by: Donna C. | September 02, 2008 at 08:38 AM
We love Corduroy, but don't have a copy in our house, we're always checking it out at the library.
Posted by: Cathi | September 02, 2008 at 08:38 AM
We are HUGE Corduroy fans! Such a great story!
Posted by: Jerae W | September 02, 2008 at 08:40 AM
We LOVE Corduroy!
Posted by: Janne | September 02, 2008 at 08:40 AM
Ooh! I love Corduroy!
Posted by: Cathy N | September 02, 2008 at 08:42 AM
Corduroy is a much beloved bear in our house! Thanks for a chance to win him :)
Posted by: Sue | September 02, 2008 at 08:44 AM
Wow!! What a great prize!!
Posted by: Crystal T | September 02, 2008 at 08:44 AM
What great prizes!
Posted by: Amy | September 02, 2008 at 08:50 AM
My daughter would love him!
Posted by: Cheri | September 02, 2008 at 08:53 AM
My son would love this!
Posted by: cgogis | September 02, 2008 at 08:53 AM
Ooooh! Pick me!
Posted by: kristi | September 02, 2008 at 08:56 AM
Awesome prize! He's a favorite in our house!
Posted by: Sabrina | September 02, 2008 at 08:59 AM
Sweet! We love that bear!
Posted by: Katie | September 02, 2008 at 09:00 AM
I loved Corduroy when I was little. This would be a great way to introduce my daughter to the little guy.
Posted by: Mal's mom | September 02, 2008 at 09:00 AM
We love corduroy! great prize :)
Posted by: Dawn | September 02, 2008 at 09:00 AM
What a great prize!
Posted by: Stacey | September 02, 2008 at 09:02 AM
Awww I remember this story from when I was a kid! I would love to share it with my son.
Posted by: Sarah M. | September 02, 2008 at 09:06 AM
I have great memories of reading Corduroy that I'd love to pass on to my daughter!
Posted by: Tyra | September 02, 2008 at 09:06 AM
We would love this!
Posted by: Mary | September 02, 2008 at 09:09 AM
My kids would LOVE Corduroy! Count me in!
Posted by: Steph | September 02, 2008 at 09:09 AM
How fun! We're just getting into Corduroy.
Posted by: Rena | September 02, 2008 at 09:10 AM
I want to win!
Posted by: Michael Capp | September 02, 2008 at 09:12 AM
I love the bear!
Posted by: Marilyn Wons | September 02, 2008 at 09:13 AM
I read Corduroy when I was a kid. I would love to share it with my daughter.
Posted by: glittersmama | September 02, 2008 at 09:15 AM
I'd love to win this and give it to my granddaughter. cdziuba@aol.com
Posted by: Carol | September 02, 2008 at 09:17 AM
I would love to introduce my 1 year old to Corduroy!
Posted by: Nicole M | September 02, 2008 at 09:18 AM
My daughter loves bears!
Posted by: Amy | September 02, 2008 at 09:20 AM
Corduroy is a favorite in our house. We'd love a read along Corduroy!
Posted by: Suzy | September 02, 2008 at 09:21 AM
Aww, those bears are SO adorable, my daughter would just love to cuddle with one! :)
Posted by: Jamieanne | September 02, 2008 at 09:22 AM
How cute, a bear to match the book!
Posted by: Carolina | September 02, 2008 at 09:25 AM