Corduroy Takes a Bow, Viola Davis
Corduroy Takes a Bow, Viola Davis
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Corduroy Takes a Bow

Author: Viola Davis

Series: Corduroy

Narrator: Viola Davis

Unabridged: 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/04/2018


Synopsis

Celebrate 50 years of America's favorite teddy bear with a brand-new audiobook by Academy Award winner Viola Davis.
 
When Lisa takes Corduroy to the theater for the very first time, it’s so magnificent and exciting that he just can’t help heading out on his own to explore. From the orchestra pit to the prop table to the dressing rooms, Corduroy sees it all. Could there be a place for Corduroy on stage, too?
 
Fifty years after this lovable, inquisitive teddy bear was first introduced to readers, he’s now the star of the show. Author Viola Davis uses her own experience as an Emmy, Tony, and Oscar Award-winning actress to imbue Corduroy’s adventure with all the magic of the stage. A beautiful tale with a classic feel, Corduroy Takes a Bow is sure to spark an interest in theater in children of any age.

About The Author

VIOLA DAVIS is a critically revered, award-winning actress of film, television, and theater. She is the first black actress to win Tony (Fences and King Hedley II), Oscar (Fences) and Emmy (How to Get Away with Murder) awards for acting. In 2012, Davis and her husband founded their production company, JuVee Productions, with its focus being on giving a voice to the voiceless through strong, impactful and culturally relevant narratives.   DON FREEMAN (1908 – 1978) was a celebrated children’s book author and illustrator. His many popular titles include Corduroy and A Pocket for Corduroy.   JODY WHEELER is the illustrator of over forty books for children. She lives in New York City.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Tasha on August 03, 2024

Super cute......more

Goodreads review by Bea on August 22, 2018

Blog Tour Review Sept. 6th, 2018......more

Goodreads review by Tara on November 17, 2019

Story of Corduroy and Lisa's first trip to the theater. As usual, Corduroy adventures off on his own, and readers follow his escapades as he explores all over--from the orchestra pit to the costumes rack to the props table and ultimately on to the stage itself, before being reunited with Lisa. A bea......more

Goodreads review by David on September 15, 2018

The only thing keeping this book from perfection is the lack of an emotional punch towards the end. Although, the message shines through and it's one we could all do good not to forget.......more

Goodreads review by Steven on September 26, 2018

Adorable! A great introduction to theatre for children!......more


Quotes

"Perhaps the book's most valuable visual aspect is featuring people of color in all elements of the theater, from Lisa and her mother, of course, to the orchestra pit, stage manager, and actors . . . A sweet story that will have children clamoring to see a show, perhaps with their own bears."
-Kirkus Reviews

"A delightful new act for ever-curious Corduroy—and an entertaining introduction to the theater."
-Booklist