Follow the escapades of an endlessly curious little monkey who, with the best of intentions, often finds himself in a pickle. Each delightful tale is brimming with humor, learning, and kindness. Young readers will be captivated by his playful spirit and the endless questions that lead him to explore the world. It's a timeless collection celebrating childhood wonder and the joy of discovery.
When George sets off on his new bicycle, little does he know that he'll soon be delivering newspapers, building a navy of paper boats, and joining a circus Originally published in 1952, this book is one of the best known and best-selling of all of the Curious George titles. Previously a book and cassette-tape package, it will now be available on CD
In this 50th anniversary edition, Curious George embarks on an adventure to the hospital after swallowing a puzzle piece, providing a playful exploration of hospital life. The book features a new jacket and includes downloadable audio narrated by John Krasinski. An afterword by Dr. Frederick Lovejoy Jr. shares insights on the Reys' connection with hospital staff, current medical advancements, and advice for parents on preparing children for hospital experiences, enriching the reader's understanding of healthcare.
Readers learn the alphabet along with George as the man in the yellow hat teaches the curious monkey how to read. "A delightful way to meet the alphabet".--School Library Journal, starred review.
After escaping from the zoo, Curious George tries his hand at a number of jobs. As usual, his curiousity gets him into and out of trouble, and in the end he winds up a star.
The original Curious George, which has been in print for more than fifty years, is now available in an oversized format, perfect for group sharing and reading aloud. Every child will be able to see George's impish antics when his big picture book is used during storytime
“This is George. He lived in Africa. He was a good little monkey, and always very curious.” With these words, H. A. and Margret Rey introduced the world to Curious George in 1941, and the world has loved him ever since. The tales of this cheerful and resilient little hero have kept generations of readers enthralled and entertained. Now, in recognition of the sixtieth anniversary of his debut, Houghton Mifflin proudly presents a special edition of George’s best-loved adventures. With an introduction by critic Leonard Marcus, a retrospective note by publisher Anita Silvey, and a cataloged history of the Reys by curator Dee Jones, this collection offers a fun and fascinating portrait of a classic character and his unique creators.
George's adventures with bunnies, fishing poles, and a powerful kite are told in a simplified text suitable for first-graders to read themselves. Sure-fire stuff. -- School Library Journal, starred review
