Books with author H A Rey

Hang on to your hats! George gets spooked when he spends his first Halloween in the country and hears the legend of No Noggin—a headless scarecrow that kicks people’s hats off on Halloween! The man with the yellow hat tells George it’s just a legend, but with the help of his friends Allie and Bill, George is determined to get to the bottom of this mystery and find out once and for all if No Noggin really exists. This early reader features a festive bonus activity for even more Halloween fun with George! For more monkey fun, check out and discover all the latest books, promotions, games, activities, and more!

A hole in the roof means George and the man with the yellow hat have to sleep in the living room while their bedrooms are being repaired. But their adventure quickly turns into a disaster when George's nightly trips to the kitchen keep his friend awake at night. Can George use his other senses to quietly find his way to the refrigerator in the dark? Learn all about sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch with your favorite monkey! Based on the Emmy-winning PBS show, this story is filled to the brim with additional facts, real photos, experiments, activities, and more. Learning about science has never been so much fun!

A classic for all ages—the “wonderful” guide to the night sky by the creator of Curious George (Horn Book). Containing star charts, a guide to the constellations, and details about seasons and the movement of the objects we see in the sky, this classic book makes H. A. Rey’s passion for astronomy evident on every page. New updates concentrate on the planetary and solar system information in the latter part of the book. Facts and figures for each planet have been revised, and new scientific information has been added, such as Pluto’s reclassification as a dwarf planet. There's also a brand-new online resource that allows readers to track the positions of the planets in the night sky till the year 2100. “An excellent introduction to the heavens, to satisfy and stimulate a child’s interest…a very useful book.”—Kirkus Reviews “Persuades the reader that astronomy is not only easy—it’s fun.”—The New York Times “Excellent.”—Saturday Review

When Curious George’s new bath toys go down the drain, it’s time to call the plumber. With some amazing tools (and George’s help), the toys are found and the pipes are cleared. When a second drain disaster occurs, George tries fixing it on his own, without the same success. Ultimately, George learns that the best way to keep the plumbing system working is to prevent clogs in the first place . . . and to invest in extra large (and extra fun) bath toys.George’s latest adventure includes fun facts about how water gets to your house along with a coloring and tool-labeling activity.

George is excited to visit the zoo to see the new baby panda -- but when he's accidentally locked into the zoo at night, how will he get out? George must find a way to navigate his way out of the zoo and back home where he belongs! Based on the Emmy Award-winning PBS show. In this new 8 x 8 based on the Emmy Award–winning PBS show, Curious George can't wait to see the brand-new baby panda at the zoo. But when George accidentally gets locked into the zoo at night, he has to use maps, landmarks, and his animal instincts to find his way out! Bonus activities help reinforce the concepts in the story, including instructions for building your very own map of your home!

Showcasing George, the Man With the Yellow Hat, and lots of their furry friends, this book points out and labels body parts like hair (under the yellow hat), nose (a bunny sniffs), ear (a cat washes up), tongue (doggy takes a drink) and eyes (George can see you!). With a bright, shiny mirror on each spread, this book is a nice new additon to a line of toddler concept board books. Other titles include Curious George Color Fun, Curious George Before and After, Curious George Bigger and Smaller, Curious George Shapes, Curious George Seasons, and Curious George at the Zoo.

With the help of the man with the yellow hat, Curious George plants and grows carrots in a little garden plot of his own. When his carrots are finally ready to be pulled from the ground, George decides that his prize carrot is too perfect to eat. But when George stumbles upon his friend Bill's pet bunnies lost and hungry, he doesn't hesitate to share his carrot to help save the day. George's food-growing adventure has an environmentally friendly theme and includes fun facts about locally grown foods and a delicious recipe for carrot muffins.

Curious George ventures out into the snow for the first time—and finds out how difficult it is for a little monkey to walk in deep snow! With the help of friends, he learns all about skiing, sledding, and snowshoeing—and puts his new knowledge to use when he rescues a farmer’s pig that had become stranded during the snowstorm! Learning concepts: properties of snow

Join Curious George’s birthday party in this rhyming novelty board book featuring a crinkly iridescent party hat on the top of George’s head. It’s party time—hip hip hooray!Put on your hat. Let’s dance and play! George decorated with lots of balloons.Turn on the music! Let’s hear the tunes. Join in on the fun with Curious George as he invites readers to read along, eat their favorite fruit snacks, watch him unwrap a special surprise gift, and more on his birthday. With playful text and colorful illustrations topped by a shiny party hat, this is an interactive book for little ones who love to read and party with their favorite monkey.

Little ones will discover the world of everyday shapes—a diamond, flower, egg, star,and heart—with this interactive puzzle book. Each sturdy, shaped puzzle piece can belifted off to reveal a scene of George interacting with the shape in the world aroundhim—and some additional shapes on the back of the puzzle piece! With sweet illustrations,bouncy rhyming verse, and oversized puzzle pieces to touch and explore with,this book is the perfect way to introduce the baby in your life to the world of shapes!

There’s nothing like waiting for something special and magical to happen. Today George is waiting for a parade to start! But before it does, this little monkey manages to find—and make—plenty of mischief. When the fun gets a little out of control, George must save the parade . . . but will it mean he misses a spectacular end to the day? Each spread features a short poem and the fun tabbed pages are perfect for little fingers!