The Complete Adventures of Curious George with CD

All Ages

Birth - 12 months

by H. A. Rey

"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.

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.

Age: 4 Year-olds | Title: The Complete Adventures of Curious George with CD | Author: H. A. Rey | Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH)

Why we chose this book

For almost 70 years, Curious George has entertained children with his mischievous monkey hijinks. This special collector's edition of the original stories is a wonderful addition to any child's library. With seven adventures neatly separated into chapters, this anthology will easily hold the attention of most children. Kids can't seem to get enough of the lovable monkey and the trouble that seems to be magnetically-drawn to him. The text is the perfect mix of descriptive yet simple and the stories are filled with easily recognizable childhood activities, such as visiting a zoo or riding a bike.

After reading one of the stories, your child will be as curious as George to find out what the monkey's next adventure will be. As George is known for failing to follow directions and listen to the Man with the Yellow Hat, which leads to much trouble before it is neatly resolved; this book fits great with reminding your children why it's important to follow the rules. One of the stories, "George Learns His ABCs," is a great teaching tool for kids to practice their alphabet. Each page features a capital and lowercase letter that has been transformed into a drawing of a word that begins with that letter - for example, A becomes an alligator's mouth. The drawings will amuse children and keep them wondering what the next letter will become while it also helps make connections between objects and letters.

After reading this collection over the course of several days and story times, Emily, the little girl I babysit, wanted more stories of Curious George! She loved the funny little monkey so much that we decided to make an arts-and-craft project out of a toilet paper roll so that she could have her very own George!

--Abby

What our customers are saying

"The book is perfect for a 4 year who is intrigued with anything and everything (just like George) and the collection of 7 stories is perfect to engage the little 'listener'. Her favorite story was how George met the Man with the Yellow Hat. I, on the other hand, loved the way the alphabet is introduced to the young child, in a manner that is both creative and fun!

This site is a great resource especially if you want to pick up a book, cd or dvd that will be enjoyed, loved and treasured for a good long while."

--Marina, Edinburg, TX

"This is a beautiful hardcover book that any George fan will enjoy. The pictures are bright and colorful and it also comes with an audio CD. My kids love George, and really enjoy all the stories in this book."

--Agnes, Rochelle, IL

"I LOVE Curious George and was so excited to see my favorite story included in this book…Curious George Goes to the Hospital. (the one where George somehow manages to swallow a puzzle piece and ends up in the hospital) My mom read this book to me over and over when I was a kid! It brought back so many memories and allowed me to make new ones with my own children! That is what is so wonderful about children’s books…they never get old and, if they are taken care of, will last for years and years to come!"

--Ashleigh, Surprise, AZ