Once upon a time, in a bustling toy store, there was a little teddy bear named Corduroy. With his soft brown fur and small green overalls, Corduroy looked out from his shelf every day, hoping that someone would take him home. He watched as other toys were picked, played with, and loved, while he patiently waited for his turn. But Corduroy had something a little different from other bears; one button on his green overalls was missing, giving him a slightly quirky look.
One evening, as the store lights dimmed and the night settled in, Corduroy whispered to himself, “If only I had my missing button, maybe someone would want to take me home.” With a burst of courage, he climbed down from his shelf and decided to set off on a grand adventure through the store to find his missing button.
His first stop was the fabric section, where rolls of cloth stretched out in every color and pattern. Corduroy searched between the fabric stacks, hoping he might find a small, brown button. But instead, he stumbled upon a spool of thread and needles. He carefully picked up one of the needles and carried it with him, thinking it might come in handy later.
Corduroy ventured next to the accessories aisle, where he saw belts, scarves, and hats. He looked all around, even under a big sunhat, but still no button. A small plastic frog from a nearby display hopped over and chirped, “Looking for something?”
“Yes, my button! Have you seen one lying around?” asked Corduroy, feeling hopeful.
The frog tilted its head, “Buttons? Hmm, maybe try the button jars in the crafts aisle. Good luck, friend!” And with a little wave, the frog hopped back to its spot.
Feeling encouraged, Corduroy made his way to the craft aisle, where shelves were lined with jars filled with buttons of all shapes and sizes. He climbed up, peeking into each jar, looking for a match. After some time, he spotted a small brown button that was just the right size. Carefully, he tucked it into his little pocket.
Corduroy began his journey back to his shelf, feeling excited. But on his way, he noticed a little boy standing by the shelf he had left empty. The boy’s eyes lit up as he saw Corduroy approach. “You’re the bear I’ve been looking for!” the boy said with a smile.
Corduroy felt a warmth in his little stuffed heart as the boy gently picked him up. That night, Corduroy was taken to his new home. The boy’s mother sewed on his new button, and from that day on, Corduroy wasn’t just a teddy bear waiting on a shelf; he was a beloved friend who had finally found his home.
Follow-up Questions:
- What did Corduroy learn from his adventure in the store?
- Why do you think the little boy chose Corduroy, even though he was missing a button?
- How did Corduroy’s missing button help him make friends in the store?
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