Synopses & Reviews
Curious George has found a lasting place in the hearts of millions of boys and girls all over the world ever since he was brought to life by Margret and H.A. Rey more than sixty years ago. Here you will find eight timeless stories about George, the man with the yellow hat, and their friends.
Synopsis
A new toy store is opening and George canand#8217;t wait. Once George gets inside, the owner thinks his antics may be bad for business. Itand#8217;s not long before George has her jumping through hoops to try to contain his curiosity. Will Georgeand#8217;s playful nature really drive customers away, or will everyoneand#8217;s favorite monkey find a clever way to save the day?
Synopsis
Curious George lends a helping hand at the grand opening of a new toy store in town, but not everyone appreciates his efforts
George's enthusiasm delights shoppers but with each new toy he discovers and tries, the shopkeeper grows more worried. Will his monkey business be bad for business? Everyone's favorite monkey finds a clever way to make the grand opening a grand success.
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.Martha Weston was the author and illustrator of two charming picture books about Tuck, as well as the illustrator of Clarion's successful Owen Foote books by Stephanie Greene. Martha Weston died in 2003.