Curious George (1941)

by H. A. Rey, Margret Rey (Author)

Series: Curious George (book 1)

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The curiosity of a newly-captured monkey gets him into continual trouble.

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Another amazing staple in the children's books categories, this book follows George a very curious monkey who follows the man in the yellow suit thinking he might be a banana. Being curious we get to see George discover things on his own terms and his adventures. I think that this book is a perfect read for younger aged kids around the ages of 3-7

Cbonham21 | Mar 1, 2024 |

Independent Reading Level: Pre K-K
Awards: American Booksellers Association Indies Choice Book Awards Picture Book Hall of Fame in 2009

PaigeDavison | Apr 29, 2023 |

Genre
Classics
Humorous stories
Page to screen
Picture books for children
Tone
Feel-good
Sweet
Illustration
Cartoony
Subject
Balloons (Novelties)
Curiosity
Curious George (Fictitious character)
Jungles
Mischief
Monkeys
Zoos

kmgerbig | Apr 27, 2023 |

kmgerbig | Apr 6, 2023 |

A favorite from my childhood, destined for my grandchildren. There are some elements of the story that might worry adult readers, but can be explained to a curious child. Worthy of a reread after many years. (

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fuzzi | Sep 24, 2022 |

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Rey, H. A.	—	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Rey, Margret	Author	main author	all editions	confirmed

▾Series and work relationships

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Curious George (book 1)

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Has the adaptation

Curious George Comes to America [1982 short film] by John Clark Matthews

The Adventures of Curious George [1982 video] by John Clark Matthews

Is parodied in

Furious George Goes Bananas: A Primate Parody by Michael Rex

▾Awards and Honors

Awards

Bowker Test award

Flicker Tale Award (Nominee – 1981)

Indies Choice Book Award (Picture Book Hall of Fame – 2012)

Premio Andersen (Miglior Libro 6/9 anni – 2001)

Notable Lists

1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up (2009.0058, 2009, Ages 3↑)

The Kindergarten Canon: The 100 Best Children’s Books

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Original publication date

1941

People/Characters

Curious George

The Man with the Yellow Hat

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Epigraph

Dedication

First words

This is George.

Quotations

George was curious.

Last words

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Original language

English

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The curiosity of a newly-captured monkey gets him into continual trouble.

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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.

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