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Books in Curious George series

  • Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest

    H. A. Rey

    Board book (HMH Books for Young Readers, July 17, 2018)
    It's Halloween! Curious George and his friends take turns surprising each other with a good “BOO!” Whether leaping out of crunchy leaf piles, surprising friends in silly costumes, or jumping out in the pumpkin patch, George discovers that shouting “BOO!” is one of the best parts of a spooky and fun-filled Halloween. This sturdy board book inspired by PBS's Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest special also includes a mirror on the last page for young readers to practice their best "boo" face! For more monkey fun, check out www.curiousgeorge.com and discover all the latest books, promotions, games, activities, and more!
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  • Curious George Learns the Alphabet

    H. A. Rey

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Nov. 30, 1973)
    Readers learn the alphabet along with George as the man in the yellow hat teaches the curious monkey how to read.
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  • Curious George at the Aquarium with downloadable audio

    H. A. Rey

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Feb. 25, 2014)
    Splash! The aquarium is a big place for a little monkey, and there is so much to see. George’s curiosity soon helps him to make lots of penguin friends . . . and lots of trouble! The paperback edition includes educational fun facts about aquariums and sea life, provided by the director of the Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Connecticut. Bonus activities in the paperback edition include a maze and a word jumble. For more fun with George, check out www.curiousgeorge.com and get all the latest news and information about Curious George, books, promotions, games, activities, and more!
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  • Curious George Goes to the Zoo with downloadable audio

    H. A. Rey

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Feb. 25, 2014)
    George is going to visit a new kind of zoo where the animals all roam free. Some of those animals look like a lot of fun—so much fun that a curious monkey can’t resist joining them. Giraffes and flamingos are close enough to touch, but George befriends a baby rhino who seems a little sad. Who better to lure her from her hiding place than George? And just in time for her special birthday party! Bonus activities include spot-the-difference and fun animal facts. Also includes downloadable audio!
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  • Curious George: 75th Anniversary Edition

    H. A. Rey, Margret Rey

    Hardcover (HMH Books for Young Readers, Sept. 6, 2016)
    This treasured classic is where it all began for the curious, loveable monkey. Special anniversary cover with foil and spot gloss make this edition a must-have for any children’s book collection. Includes bonus downloadable audio read by the actor, producer, and director John Krasinski. Access code can be found inside the book on page 2.
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  • Keep Curious and Carry a Banana: Words of Wisdom from the World of Curious George

    H. A. Rey

    Hardcover (HMH Books for Young Readers, April 5, 2016)
    For more than seventy-five years, the world of Curious George has delighted readers with its playful charm and deceptively simple wisdom. Fans of the Keep Calm and Carry On craze will find comfort in this Georgified version of the popular book format. Each inspiration is humorously accompanied by an illustration from the original works of H. A. Rey’s Curious George books. Sure to make readers chuckle as only George can, this book is packed with inspiration and humor. It's the perfect gift for all the curious people in your life!
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  • Curious George Goes Bowling

    H. A. Rey

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, June 22, 2009)
    Curious George loves bowling, even though he can only roll gutter balls. Whe the man with the yellow hat is going to play in the bowling championship, George wants to make sure the man's lucky ball is clean and ready to strike! Lift the flaps to extend the scenes and see how George's gutter ball talent helps save the day!
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  • Curious George and the Hot Air Balloon

    H. A. Rey, Margret Rey, Vipah Interactive

    Paperback (HMH Books, Oct. 26, 1998)
    While on vacation, George and the man with the yellow hat stop to see Mt. Rushmore. There's no time to take a helicopter ride for a close-up view - the hot air balloon races are about to start! Whisked up and away at the races, a surprised George gets a close-up view of the presidents after all. The adventures of Curious George continue in an all-new series beginning in fall 1998 with eight new stories. Written and illustrated in the style of Margret and H. A. Rey, the books will appear in paperback (8 x 8") and hardcover editions and will feature the art of Vipah Interactive, the animators of HMI's Curious George CD-ROMs.
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  • Curious George Discovers the Rainbow

    H. A. Rey

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, June 30, 2015)
    In this exciting new Curious George series all about discovery, George's city friends Betsy and Steve are taking their first trip to visit him in the country. When a light rain casts a stunning rainbow in the sky, George is introduced to all the beautiful colors of the spectrum! Come along as he chases the rainbow for his pot of gold and learns all about how rainbows occur and even how to create his own. 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!
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  • Curious George Plays Soccer

    H. A. Rey

    Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, June 2, 2020)
    When George sees his friend Gracie playing soccer in the park, he’s eager to join in—so eager that he grabs the ball with his hands and throws it in the net! Lucky for George, there’s a soccer camp starting at the rec center where he can learn the basic rules of the game and all about dribbling, passing, and what it means to be a team player. George has fun—and gets into a little mischief—at camp, but it’s not until the final game that he finds the perfect position for himself. When he does, he proves to his teammates, coach, and himself that he’s their MVM—Most Valuable Monkey!
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  • Curious George Curious About Phonics 12 Book Set

    H. A. Rey, Margret Rey

    Paperback (HMH Books, March 21, 2008)
    The Curious About Phonics Learn-to-Read program can help your child master the basic phonics skills that are the building blocks for a lifetime of reading and learning. These twelve books introduce a carefully selected progression of letter sounds; there are repeated examples of the sounds being focused on, and high-frequency words (the, and) are called out, as are challenge words (rabbit, pancake). Challenge words are always referenced in the art. Also included with the set is a handy parent guide.
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  • Curious George's Big Book of Discovery

    H. A. Rey

    Hardcover (HMH Books for Young Readers, May 7, 2019)
    There's so much to discover with Curious George! Eight science-themed stories based on the Emmy Award-winning PBS TV show are collected in one book with activities, experiments, real photographs, fun facts and more. Learning about science is always an adventure with a curious monkey as your guide. Follow along with George as he learns all about the brain and body, nature, the environment, the sky, and outer space! This collection includes:Curious George Discovers Germs Curious George Discovers the Senses Curious George Discovers the Ocean Curious George Discovers Plants Curious George Discovers Seasons Curious George Discovers Recycling Curious George Discovers Space Curious George Discovers the Stars
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