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Cecily G. is a lonely giraffe who finds herself befriended by nine monkeysand#8212;including everyoneand#8217;s favorite curious monkey! Together they share many adventuresand#8212;from skiing to sailing to the heroic saving of Cecilyand#8217;s house. This first story featuring Curious George showcases the adventure and humor readers love about the Reysand#8217; stories. This edition of the book includes Louise Bordenand#8217;s engaging afterword that places Cecily G. in historical context vis-a-vis the development of Curious George and the Reysand#8217; personal immigration journey.
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"A stirring, uplifting, and elegantly packaged saga."--Publishers Weekly, starred Publishers Weekly, Starred
"More than a first biography of picture book icons, this is a fine introduction to the period for young children, a model of documentation, and an exceptionally inviting and well-designed book." --Horn Book Horn Book
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"There is originality and a childlike humor in both the amusing antics and engaging pictures." Booklist, ALA
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"This [book] is as full of amusing detail as are the others." Horn Book
"This [book] is as full of amusing detail as are the others." Horn Book Guide
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Cecily G. is a lonely giraffe who finds herself befriended by nine monkeys--including everyone's favorite curious monkey Together they share many adventures--from skiing to sailing to the heroic saving of Cecily's house. This first story featuring Curious George showcases the adventure and humor readers love about the Reys' stories. This edition of the book includes Louise Borden's engaging afterword that places
Cecily G. in historical context vis-a-vis the development of Curious George and the Reys' personal immigration journey.
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A lonely giraffe with no playmates and nine monkeys with no home team up for adventure. Curious George is among the nine little monkeys playing with Cecily G.
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Curious George hopes he can discover some real dinosaur bones at the dig.
Read and listen along to find out what he uncovers.
These recordings feature lively sound effects and original music. Each CD includes one reading with page-turn signals as well as an uninterrupted reading.
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When George sets off on his new bicycle, little does he know that heand#8217;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.
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A lonely giraffe with no playmates and nine monkeys with no home team up for adventure. Curious George is among the nine little monkeys playing with Cecily G.
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Brought to life over sixty years ago by Margret and H.A. Rey, Curious George has found a lasting place in the hearts of millions of children all over the world. Along with his friends, George has had many fun adventures. Now you can listen and learn with Curious George and his friends too!
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The movie that George and the man with the yellow hat have been waiting to see is now playing! Once inside the darkened theater, George is curious about the light coming from the back of the room. As usual, George's curiosity gets him into trouble but his clever tricks save the day.
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George helps a little boy with his paper route and gets into all sorts of trouble.
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When the man with the yellow hat takes George camping, George is very excited. There is so much to do at the campsiteand#8212;pitching a tent, gathering water, meeting fellow campersand#8212;that George hardly knows where to begin (he only hopes the day will end with a roasted marshmallow!). When Georgeand#8217;s knack for unintentional mischief gets him lost deep in the woods, George is scared . . . and being sprayed by a skunk only adds to the trouble. But George puts on a brave face, and he ends up saving the day when he puts out a small fire that could have endangered the forest.
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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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In this, the original book about the curious monkey, George is taken from the jungle by the man in the yellow hat to live in a new home, but--oh, what happened! Though trying to be good, George is still very curious and takes a swim in the ocean, escapes from jail, and goes for a flying ride on a bunch of balloons. This treasured classic is where it all began for the curious, loveable monkey and is a must have for any children's book collection.
About the Author
The Reys were born in Hamburg, Germany. Hans Augusto Rey (1898-1977) met his wife-to-be, Margret (1906-1996), at a party in her fathers home in Germany; when he first caught a glimpse of her, she was sliding down the banister. In their twenties and thirties they lived in Paris and in Rio de Janeiro, where Hans sold bathtubs in villages along the Amazon River. Eventually Cambridge, Massachusetts, became the Reys home and community. 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, they made their way to the United States, and CURIOUS GEORGE was published in 1941. Their incorrigible little monkey has become an American icon, selling millions of books and capturing the hearts of readers everywhere. CURIOUS GEORGE has been published in many languages, including French, German, Japanese, Afrikaans, and Norwegian. Additional Curious George books followed, as well as such other favorites as CECILY G. AND THE NINE MONKEYS and FIND THE CONSTELLATIONS.