Don Freeman books in order
American artist and children's writer
- Lived
- 1908–1978
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 33
Don Freeman published 3 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book, 26 children's books and 1 other book, beginning with Ghost Town Treasure (1957). The best-known is Corduroy (1968).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Don Freeman
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Corduroy
Don Freeman's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Pet of the Met (1953)
Hattie, the Backstage Bat (1970)
Corduroy's Party (1985)
Novellas in order
Earl the Squirrel (2005)
Short story collections in order
Corduroy & Company (2001)
Non-fiction in order
It Shouldn't Happen (1945)
Children's books in order
Beady Bear (1954)
Fly High, Fly Low (1957)
Ghost Town Treasure (1957)
Dandelion (1964)
Corduroy (1968)
Norman the Doorman (1969)
Quiet! There's A Canary in the Library (1969)
A Rainbow of My Own (1972)
Inspector Peckit (1972)
The Paper Party (1974)
The Seal and the Slick (1974)
Tilly Witch (1975)
Will's Quill (1975)
Bearymore (1976)
The Chalk Box Story (1976)
Mop Top (1977)
A Pocket for Corduroy (1978)
Space Witch (1979)
The Day Is Waiting (1980)
Corduroy's Day (1985)
Gregory's Shadow (2000)
Rhymes and Riddles with Corduroy (2002)
Storybook Treasury for Christmas (Storybook Treasuries) (2003)
Manuelo the Playing Mantis (2004)
Corduroy's Sweet Surprise (Corduroy (Board Book)) (2008)
One More Acorn (2010)
Other books in order
Courduroy Lost and Found (2006)
Film and TV adaptations
- Corduroy (2000)TV · from Corduroy
About Don Freeman
Don Freeman was an American painter, printmaker, cartoonist, and an illustrator and writer of children's books. He was active from the 1930s to the 1970s and often used Times Square as the backdrop of his memorable works.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Don Freeman FAQ
- How many books has Don Freeman written?
- Don Freeman published 3 novels, 1 novella, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book, 26 children's books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Don Freeman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Corduroy.
- What is Don Freeman's last book?
- Hattie, the Backstage Bat (1970).
- What is Don Freeman's most famous book?
- Corduroy (1968) is Don Freeman's most widely read book.
- Which Don Freeman books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Corduroy (TV, 2000).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.