Corduroy's Garden

Corduroy was first introduced to readers in 1968 and soon became a classic character. Everybody’s favorite department store bear is having further adventures, now in Step into Reading, the premier reader line!

Lisa leaves Corduroy to keep watch over her newly planted seeds. But when a puppy digs up the garden, it’s up to Corduroy to save the day! Based on the popular characters created by Don Freeman, the Corduroy easy-to-read series is ideal for independent readers.

Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics; for children who are ready to read on their own.

Series Overview: Series Overview: Since 1984, Step Into Reading has set the standard. Random House was the first trade publisher to implement a leveling system that recognized the developmental stages of beginning readers; offer a reader series as original paperbacks; and publish a mix of original and licensed titles. The line includes exciting fiction and non-fiction, favorite characters and innovative line extensions such as Non-Fiction Readers, Comic Readers, Math Readers, Phonics Readers, and Sticker Books. Step Into Reading is a complete literacy program with something for every child.  Ages 5 to 8.