A Pocket for Corduroy: questions to ask and activities to try
Corduroy the bear wants a pocket of his own, and his search gets him lost in a laundrette overnight. A Pocket for Corduroy is Don Freeman’s gentle sequel to Corduroy, about friendship and being looked for.
What age is it for? A Pocket for Corduroy is best for ages 3–6. Good for: Wanting something of your own, getting lost, and being looked for.
A Pocket for Corduroy (Don Freeman)
- Age
- 3-6
- Best for
- Wanting something of your own, getting lost, and being looked for
Talk about what Corduroy wanted and why it mattered to him. Then look at how Lisa felt when she couldn’t find him, and what she did.
What it helps with
- Wanting something of your own
- Getting lost
- Friendship and loyalty
- Knowing someone will come back for you
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Why did Corduroy want a pocket?”
- “Where did he go looking for one?”
- “How do you think he felt at night in the laundrette?”
- “How did Lisa feel when he was missing?”
- “What did Lisa do for Corduroy?”
- “What would you keep in a pocket?”
5-minute activities to try together
Pocket treasure
Find something with a pocket and choose one small treasure to keep in it today. Talk about why you chose it.
Name card
Make a name card for a favourite toy, like the one Lisa puts in Corduroy’s pocket, with its name and where it lives.
Free printables: A Pocket for Corduroy worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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Dogger (Shirley Hughes)
- Best for
- Losing a favourite toy, and a kind big sister
- Age
- 3-7
Knuffle Bunny (Mo Willems)
- Best for
- Losing a favourite toy, and being understood before you can talk
- Age
- 2-6
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 17 October 2026
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