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The Complete Adventures of Curious George | 
| Author: H. A. Rey
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Category: Book
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Rating:  88 reviews
Sales Rank: 6834
Format: Special Edition
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 432
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.5
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 8 x 1.6
ISBN: 0618164413
UPC: 046442164412
EAN: 9780618164417
ASIN: 0618164413
Publication Date: September 25, 2001
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Sixty years have passed since a curious little chimp in Africa met the man with the big yellow hat and got into the first of many scrapes. Decades later, George is as curious--and naughty--as ever. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Curious George's debut, this special edition is a collection of seven classic adventures by Margret and H.A. Rey, along with an introduction by critic Leonard Marcus, a retrospective note by publisher Anita Silvey, a history of the Reys by Dee Jones, curator of the de Grummond Children's Literature Collection, and a photo album. The many generations of fans of the "good little monkey who was always very curious" will be fascinated to learn how H.A. and Margret escaped on bicycle from German-occupied Paris, with just their winter coats and several picture books (including a draft of Curious George, then called Fifi) strapped to the racks. Photos and essays reveal H.A. to have been a gentle, humorous man, while Margret, by all accounts, was spirited and brutally direct, with a keen business mind. The chemistry between them worked beautifully. Between them, they created one of the most beloved characters in children's literature. This handsome volume includes Curious George, Curious George Takes a Job, Curious George Rides a Bike, Curious George Gets a Medal, Curious George Flies a Kite, Curious George Learns the Alphabet, and Curious George Goes to the Hospital. (Ages 4 to 8) --Emilie Coulter
Product Description
"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 in 1941, and the world has loved him ever since. The tales of this cheerful and resilient little hero have kept generations of readers enthralled and entertained. Now, in recognition of the sixtieth anniversary of his debut, Houghton Mifflin proudly presents a special edition of George's best-loved adventures.
With an introduction by critic Leonard Marcus, a retrospective note by publisher Anita Silvey, and a cataloged history of the Reys by curator Dee Jones, this collection offers a fun and fascinating portrait of a classic character and his unique creators.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 83 more reviews...
 excellent August 20, 2008
Jerry (Out of State)
this is an awesome book for the money my 2 year old daughter loves it and I love the info on the author. It is a great book and worth the purchase.
Wonderful Classic July 30, 2008
book lover (Boise, Idaho USA)
It is so great to be able to read stories to your children that your parents read as children! This is such a timeless clasic. My 3 1/2 year old son loves it and we would recommend it to all parents!
nice collection July 12, 2008
J. Gallagher (St. Louis, MO)
This book is wonderful. I personally loved Curious George as a kid and I wanted to pass those stories along to my son, and what better way than all the original stories in one book! It takes up so much less space and costs much less than buying each book separately. Well worth the money.
Curious George for father &son June 1, 2008
Barbarasutherland
I purchased this wonderful book for our 4 year old grandsons birthday. His dad's favorite toy as a small child was his stuffed Curious George which he still has at age 42. It gives us great pleasure seeing him read Curious George books to his son now many years later. This collection is great and brings back many memories.
Cuious George's Complete Adventures May 27, 2008
Jenna Hall (Philadelphia, PA USA)
This hardcover book is excellent! I gave it to my nephew as a birthday present and we have been reading the stories morning, noon, and night! He cannot get enough of Curious George and this book is the perfect fit for us! This book is a must-have for any family with children that love Curious George!
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