Corduroy: questions to ask and activities to try
Corduroy is a toy bear with a missing button, waiting for someone to take him home. Corduroy is the classic story about friendship and being loved just as you are.
What age is it for? Corduroy is best for ages 1–5. Good for: Being loved as you are.
Read it with your child's favourite cuddly toy. Talk about how Lisa loved Corduroy even with his missing button.
What it helps with
- Being loved as you are
- Wanting a home and a friend
- Toys and imagination
- Kindness and care
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.
- “Where did Corduroy live?”
- “What was he missing?”
- “Where did he look for his button?”
- “Who took him home?”
- “Did the button matter to Lisa?”
- “Why do you love your favourite toy?”
5-minute activities to try together
Button hunt
Hide buttons around the room and hunt for them with a teddy.
Toy's home
Make a bed for a cuddly toy from a box and blanket.
Free printables: 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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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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