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Books in Curious George series

  • Curious George On the Go!

    H. A. Rey

    Board book (HMH Books for Young Readers, May 23, 2011)
    Ready, set, go! Curious George is on the go in this new concept board book for toddlers. The book includes a double-sided George attached to a ribbon that can be slipped in and out of pockets that appear on each spread. Each pocket puts George in a different vehicle—a fire truck, a taxi, a convertible, an airplane, and even a rocket ship!
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  • The Complete Adventures of Curious George: 70th Anniversary Edition

    H. A. Rey

    Hardcover (HMH Books for Young Readers, Aug. 28, 2010)
    "This is George. He lived in Africa. he was a good little monkey, and always very curious." With these words, H.A. and Margret Rey introduced the world to Curious George, and the world has loved him ever since. The tales of this cheerful and resilent little heror have kept generations of readers enthralled and entertained. This lavish edition includes an introduction by Leonard S. Marcus, Publisher's Perspective by Anita Silvey, retrospective essay by Dee Jones with photographic album of Margaret and H. A. Rey, and the seven original tales of Curious George: Curious George, Curious George Gets a Medal, Curious George Flies a Kite, Curious George Rides a Bike, Curious George Goes to the Hospital, Curious George Takes a Job, and Curious George Learns the Alphabet. This volume also includes two audio CDs with recordings of the seven stories--more than one hour of storytelling! The Complete Adventures of Curious George will be treasured by George's many fans, young and old.
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  • Curious George Haunted Halloween

    H. A. Rey

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Aug. 26, 2014)
    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!
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  • Curious George Plumber's Helper

    H. A. Rey

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, March 15, 2010)
    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.
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  • Curious George Good Night, Zoo

    H. A. Rey

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Jan. 15, 2019)
    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!
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  • Curious George What Do You See?

    H. A. Rey

    Board book (HMH Books for Young Readers, June 29, 2009)
    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.
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  • Curious George and the Firefighters

    H. A. Rey, Anna Grossnickle Hines

    Board book (HMH Books for Young Readers, Oct. 1, 2007)
    George and the man with the yellow hat take a trip to the firehouse, and George finds all sorts of new things to explore. When one curious monkey meets a company of unsuspecting firefighters, a big adventure is sure to follow! This BIG, bright board book is just right for sharing with curious little toddlers. The sturdy, oversize pages are easy for little hands to turn.
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  • Happy Birthday to You, Curious George!

    H. A. Rey

    Novelty Book (HMH Books for Young Readers, Sept. 3, 2019)
    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.
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  • Cecily G. and the 9 Monkeys

    H. A. Rey, Margret Rey, Louise Borden

    Hardcover (HMH Books for Young Readers, Sept. 24, 2007)
    “There is originality and a childlike humor in both the amusing antics and engaging pictures.” —Booklist Cecily G. and the Nine Monkeys was the first book to feature Curious George, as well as being Hans and Margret Rey’s first book for children. In this initial effort, about a lonely giraffe befriended by George and his eight siblings, we see all the hallmarks of Curious George’s signature style: humor, adventure, playfulness, and the episodic storytelling that later characterized classic George set pieces like the flyaway balloons, the rocket ship, and the bunny escape.
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  • Curious George Parade Day tabbed board book

    H. A. Rey

    Board book (HMH Books for Young Readers, May 23, 2011)
    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!
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  • Curious George Plants A Tree

    H. A. Rey

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, March 15, 2010)
    When George finds out that the science museum is planning a “Green Day” dedicated to recycling and planting trees, he is curious and wants to help out! But then George begins to recycle things around town that aren’t quite ready for the recycling bin, and he gets into a jam. Thankfully, George isn’t the only one who wants to help—the whole community can’t wait to lend a hand! Features include the following:• A plantable bookmark with wildflower seeds• Twenty kid-friendly tips for a greener world• Printed on chlorine-free and acid-free paper from responsibly managed sources, certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council• Printed with environmentally friendly soy inksDid you know...? The new Rey Center at the Margret & H.A. Rey Center in Waterville, New Hampshire will a model for energy conservation, using solar panels and wind generators for its electricity. It will reuse and slow-release stormwater, and treat its “gray water” (from sinks/showers) in a constructed wetland.
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  • Curious George Visits the Library with downloadable audio

    H. A. Rey, Martha Weston

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Oct. 8, 2013)
    It’s George’s first trip to the library and he can’t wait to hear the book the librarian chose for story hour! But it’s hard for a little monkey to be patient, even when the librarian is reading a story about bunnies. George likes bunnies, but when he spies a dinosaur book on the table near the story circle, he has to have it! Now he sees a cart he can push along and he adds a book about elephants. And one about boats, and kites, and baking cakes . . . ! Will this book-happy monkey turn the library upside down to find the perfect story? This edition features library tips, a library maze, a color-your-own bookmark, and downloadable audio!