AND THE NINE MONKEYS and FIND THE CONSTELLATIONS. Additional Curious George books followed, as well as such other favorites as CECILY G. CURIOUS GEORGE has been published in many languages, including French, German, Japanese, Afrikaans, and Norwegian. Their incorrigible little monkey has become an American icon, selling millions of books and capturing the hearts of readers everywhere. Eventually, they made their way to the United States, and CURIOUS GEORGE was published in 1941. Throughout their lives the Reys created many lively books together, including SPOTTY, PRETZEL, and lift-the-flap books such as HOW DO YOU GET THERE? The manuscript of the first Curious George books was one of the few items the Reys carried with them on their bicycles when they escaped from Paris in 1940. Eventually Cambridge, Massachusetts, became the Reys' home and community.

In their twenties and thirties they lived in Paris and in Rio de Janeiro, where Hans sold bathtubs in villages along the Amazon River. Hans Augusto Rey (1898-1977) met his wife-to-be, Margret (1906-1996), at a party in her father's home in Germany when he first caught a glimpse of her, she was sliding down the banister. The animated series Curious George is available to watch on Peacock, NBC Universal's streaming platform.Ĭontributor Bio(s): Rey, Margret: - The Reys were born in Hamburg, Germany. The inspiration for television, films, and hundreds of books, Curious George is a mainstay of children's picture books.

In this book, George meets his friend, the man with the yellow hat, and begins the life of mischief and adventure so beloved by generations of readers.

The first story about George, the curious little monkey who's delighted generations of readers. Reading Level: 2.6 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 Physical Information: 0.2' H x 8.4' W x 9.9' (0.55 lbs) 64 pagesįeatures: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product

Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Apes, Monkeys, Etc. 'Small children will wear the book out with affection.'-'The Horn Book.' Full-color illustrations.Ĭlick for more in this series: Curious George WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guaranteeīinding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & EditionsĪnnotation: In this, the original book about the curious monkey, George is taken from the jungle by the man in the yellow hat.

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