Don Freeman
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FREEMAN, DON, 1908 to 1978

Don Freeman

American artist and children's writer.

Books
6
Editions tracked
11
First editions
6
Nationality
United States

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Earliest first editionNorman the DoormanViking, 1959 Most editions trackedA Pocket for Corduroy2 editions
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Also an illustratorBooks illustrated by Don Freeman
Reading guide

Don Freeman books in order

In publication order

  1. 1Norman the Doorman1959
  2. 2Dandelion1964
  3. 3A Rainbow of My Own1966
  4. 4Corduroy1968
  5. 5A Pocket for Corduroy1978
  6. 6Gregory's Shadow2000
In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1959Norman the DoormanViking
  2. 1964DandelionFour Winds Press
  3. 1966A Rainbow of My OwnViking
  4. 1968CorduroyScholastic
  5. 1978A Pocket for CorduroyViking
  6. 2000Gregory's ShadowViking
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What order should I read Don Freeman's books in?

In publication order they begin with Norman the Doorman (1959), then Dandelion (1964) and A Rainbow of My Own (1966). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Don Freeman's first book?

The earliest book we list is Norman the Doorman, first published in 1959.

When was Don Freeman born?

Don Freeman was born in 1908 and died in 1978.

How many Don Freeman books does MyVolumes track?

We track 6 books by Don Freeman across 11 editions, 6 of them first editions.

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