This story, written by Don Freeman, has a lift the flap presentation children love. The story follows the activities of the main character, Corduroy, during his school day. The reader will find multiple hidden surprises under flaps on every page. The flaps are similar to a one page flip hook. The photo shows an alphabet flip book for the letter Bb.

After the story, students can brainstorm a list of things that start with the letter of the day or week. Using the list or their own idea, students can make a one page flip book for the letter to incorporate the lift the flap strategy presented in the text. To make a flip book you will need half a sheet of colored construction paper or card stock. Fold the half sheet in half again. Place the fold at the top so the open ends are on the bottom. On the top page write the letter of the day. Students can draw a picture on the inside of something that starts with the letter and label it. Students could also cut a picture from a magazine that starts with the letter, glue it inside and label it. At circle time, the students can share their flip books and post them on the board. This could become a repeating center each week for the new letter.