{"product_id":"corduroy-takes-a-bow-9780425291481","title":"Corduroy Takes a Bow","description":"\u003cb\u003eCelebrate 50 years of America's favorite teddy bear with a brand-new, classically illustrated picture book by Academy Award winner Viola Davis.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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 beautifully illustrated tale with a classic feel, \u003ci\u003eCorduroy Takes a Bow \u003c\/i\u003eis sure to spark an interest in theater in children of any age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVIOLA DAVIS\u003c\/b\u003e is a critically revered, award-winning actress of film, television, and theater. She is the first black actress to win Tony (\u003ci\u003eFences\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eKing Hedley II\u003c\/i\u003e), Oscar (\u003ci\u003eFences\u003c\/i\u003e) and Emmy (\u003ci\u003eHow to Get Away with Murder\u003c\/i\u003e) 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e DON FREEMAN\u003c\/b\u003e (1908 - 1978) was a celebrated children's book author and illustrator. His many popular titles include \u003ci\u003eCorduroy \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eA Pocket for Corduroy\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eJODY WHEELER\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of over forty books for children. She lives in New York City.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50604809781522,"sku":"9780425291481","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a419a9ee-ae3d-41c7-95a3-7a0e27391ac6.jpg?v=1732264377","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/corduroy-takes-a-bow-9780425291481","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}