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Join Curious George on a Christmas adventure as everyone’s favorite mischievous monkey finds himself flying across the night sky with Santa Claus! With shiny foil on the cover and festive surprises waiting to be revealed behind gatefold flaps.Celebrate the Christmas season with Curious George!It’s Christmas Eve and George should be asleep…but this curious little monkey knows Santa is on his way. With fun flap reveals, readers will follow George on a magical sleigh ride from house to house as he helps Santa on one very special night. The perfect book to gift little ones during the holiday season.

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Curious George is fascinated by the world around him and loves having new experiences. Curious little ones can find thirteen of George's most exciting adventures in this treasury! March in a parade, take a ride in a rocket ship, and throw a surprise party with George-plus so much more. A padded cover and foil accents make this book perfect for gifting. And since each story can be read aloud in under five minutes, this book is just right for bedtime, story time, any time you're feeling curious!

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Curious George and his friend are spending a fun summer day at their local pool. Kids are swimming, diving, and playing pool games, and there’s even a snack stand! George can’t wait to spend the whole day in the water, but when he sees his friend Lucy afraid to swim, George wants to help. Join George as he learns the pool rules and has lots of summer fun at the pool!

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Curious George's chaotic adventures continue when the inquisitive monkey pays a visit to the train station in this young, fun picture book.

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It's not a bird. It's not a plane. It's Super George! Join Curious George on a super fun caper across the city. What happens when George and his friend Tim are faced with a real crime to solve? It’s Super George to the rescue!

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In this Green Light Reader based on Curious George, the Emmy Award-winning PBS TV show, Curious George is part of a team challenge to clean up the city streets - until he finds hidden treasures along the way! AGES: 6 to 9 AUTHOR: Hans Augusto Rey was born in Hamburg, Germany in 1898. As a child, he spent much of his free time in that city's famous Hagenbeck Zoo drawing animals. After serving in the army during World War I, he married Margret Rey and they moved to Montmartre for four years. The manuscript for the first Curious George books was one of the few items the Reys carried with them on their bicycles when they escaped from Paris in 1940. Eventually, they made their way to the United States, and Curious George was published in 1941. Curious George has been published in numerous languages. And many, many Curious George books have followed.

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A is for alligator, B is for bath, and C is for Curious . . . Curious George, that is! Curious little ones will find an interactive surprise on every spread of this sturdy book. Featuring a sweet rhyme to sing together, this first alphabet book includes flaps to lift, tabs to pull, and surprises for baby on every page! AGES: 3 and under AUTHOR: Hans Augusto Rey was born in Hamburg, Germany, in 1898. As a child, he spent much of his time in the city's famous Hagenbeck Zoo, drawing animals. Hans and his wife, Margret, escaped Paris in 1940 by bicycle, carrying the manuscript for the first Curious George book. They went to live in the United States, and Curious George was published in 1941. Colour illustrations

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Young readers will find that learning is always an adventure with Curious George! Now you can get twelve exciting books based on the Award-winning CITV series - all packed into in one big bargain of a book. Favourite titles include The Kite, Pinata Party, Home Run, and more! Each story is paired with corresponding activities that will reinforce concepts and appeal to every child's sense of curiosity. This sturdy collection is the perfect way to introduce kids to the wonderful joys of reading and to encourage continued progress.

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After repeatedly disastrous efforts to get himself out of trouble, George ends up being the first monkey in space. AUTHOR: Hans Augusto Rey was born in Hamburg, Germany in 1898. As a child, he spent much of his free time in that city's famous Hagenbeck Zoo drawing animals. After serving in the army during World War I, he studied philology and natural science at the University of Hamburg. He then married Margret Rey and they moved to Montmartre for four years. The manuscript for the first Curious George books was one of the few items the Reys carried with them on their bicycles when they escaped from Paris in 1940. Eventually, they made their way to the United States, and Curious George was published in 1941. Curious George has been published in many languages, including French, German, Japanese, Afrikaans, and Norwegian. Additional Curious George books followed, as well as such other favorites as Cecily G. and the Nine Monkeys and Find the Constellations. ILLUSTRATIONS: Colour throughout

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From the creators of Curious George, this rediscovered 1946 picture book about a family of dachshunds features newly remastered art. The inspiration for Pretzel and the Puppies, streaming on Apple TV+.In Margret and H. A. Rey’s Pretzel, we met the world’s longest dachshund and his wife, Greta. This book picks up where Pretzel left off, after the birth of their five adorable puppies.In collected comic strips, the Reys explore the drama and comedy of life as a family of seven, and what it means to have a daddy who’s sometimes as silly as he is long!

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There's always time for one more story with Curious George's 3-Minute Stories collection, based on the Emmy Award-winning TV show. Curious George is fascinated by the world around him and loves having new experiences. In this entertaining storybook collection, curious young readers will find twelve favorite tales featuring the beloved monkey. Follow along as George makes new friends, saves the day, visits new places, and settles down for bed-plus much more along the way! The surprises never end with Curious George as your guide! A padded cover and shiny accents make this book perfect for gifting. And since each story can be read aloud in about three minutes, this book is just right for bedtime, storytime, any time you're feeling curious! AGES: 4 to 7 AUTHOR: Hans and Margret Rey created many books during their lives together, including Curious George, one of the most treasured classics of all time, as well as other favourites like Spotty and Pretzel. But it was their rambunctious little monkey who became an instantly recognisable icon. After the Reys escaped Paris by bicycle in 1940 carrying the manuscript for the original Curious George, the book was published in America in 1941. More than 200 Curious George titles followed, with 75 million books sold worldwide.

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It's election day at the elementary school, and Curious George gets to join in the vote on the new school mascot! It's election day, and Curious George is ready to cast his vote! On election day at the elementary school, Curious George and his friend the Man with the Yellow Hat are visiting just in time to see the kids voting for their new school mascot. George can't resist getting in on the fun. He learns about the candidates, collects campaign stickers, and casts a lot of ballots. But what will happen when his hijinks start to get in the way of the vote? And who will win the big election? AGES: 4 to 7 AUTHOR: Hans and Margret Rey created many books during their lives together, including Curious George, one of the most treasured classics of all time, as well as other favourites like Spotty and Pretzel. But it was their rambunctious little monkey who became an instantly recognisable icon. After the Reys escaped Paris by bicycle in 1940 carrying the manuscript for the original Curious George, the book was published in America in 1941. More than 200 Curious George titles followed, with 75 million books sold worldwide.

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Every year, the town has a Summer Games field day, and George wants to join in on the fun, especially if the prize is a medal! But what is the perfect Summer Games event for a little monkey? When George finds a sport that he loves and is a natural at, he must practice, practice, practice. With some teamwork and cheering on the contestants, George is ready to make this the best Summer Games!

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In this vinyl bath book, Curious George visits the beach and takes a trip in his little boat, making some fishy friends along the way. With singsong rhyming text, adorable art, and a squeaky toy boat, this book and toy combination will be a favourite at bathtime. Comes with a squeaky boat. AGES 0-3

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George loves summer nights in the country—that's where he does his best stargazing. When his friend Bill says that nobody knows how many stars there are, George is determined to count! But how will he keep track? Come along as George learns all about stars, constellations, and the night sky. 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 little ones will love to cuddle up at bedtime with this padded story collection with sturdy pages. The perfect ending to a long day of play! Includes six stories: Curious George: Are You Curious Curious George and the Firefighters Curious George’s Day at the Farm Curious George Goes to a Bookstore Curious George Loves to Ride Good Night, Curious George

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Everyone's favourite monkey, Curious George, has a fun-filled fall day in this sturdy board book with colourful tabs that's perfect for preschoolers. It is fall and George is excited for crisp days of cosy play. He'll rake leaves, bake pie, play flag football, and more in this rhyming book with a shiny foil cover and tabbed pages. AGES: 0 to 3 AUTHOR: Hans and Margret Rey created many books during their lives together, including Curious George, one of the most treasured classics of all time, as well as other favourites like Spotty and Pretzel. But it was their rambunctious little monkey who became an instantly recognisable icon. After the Reys escaped Paris by bicycle in 1940 carrying the manuscript for the original Curious George, the book was published in America in 1941. More than 200 Curious George titles followed, with 75 million books sold worldwide. Curious George has been successfully adapted into a major motion picture and an Emmy-winning television show on PBS.

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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 centre 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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Perfect for beginning readers who love Curious George. Curious George has a big birthday surprise planned for the man with the yellow hat. What could it be? Read and see! Shhhh! It's the man with the yellow hat's birthday. Curious George wants to surprise him - but not without a lot of laughs along the way! Join Curious George on a fun adventure as he heads out to choose the perfect present for the man on his birthday. With speech bubbles, repetitions, and easy-to-read words, this format offers an accessible and fun reading experience for young readers beginning their own reading journey. AGES: 4 to 7 AUTHOR: The Reys were born in Hamburg, Germany. Hans Augusto Rey (1898-1977) met his wife-to-be, Margret (1906-1996), at a party in her father's home in Germany; when he first caught a glimpse of her, she was sliding down the banister. In their twenties and thirties they lived in Paris and in Rio de Janeiro, where Hans sold bathtubs in villages along the Amazon River. Eventually Cambridge, Massachusetts, became the Reys' home and community. Throughout their lives the Reys created many lively books together, including SPOTTY, PRETZEL, and lift-the-flap books such as HOW DO YOU GET THERE? The manuscript of the first Curious George books was one of the few items the Reys carried with them on their bicycles when they escaped from Paris in 1940. Eventually, they made their way to the United States, and CURIOUS GEORGE was published in 1941. Their incorrigible little monkey has become an icon, selling millions of books and capturing the hearts of readers everywhere.

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Do you ever feel happy? Are you sometimes loud? Have you ever felt scared, or hurt, or proud? Children can explore their feelings and emotions right along with George in this playful board book with sturdy pages that is perfect for little ones.

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"He was a good little monkey and always very curious." This is how H. A. Rey and his wife, Margret, first introduced their now beloved troublemaker-hero to young readers in 1941. In this hefty 192-page hardcover treasury, Curious George fans will find eight stories based on the popular primate, painted in Rey's original watercolour and charcoal style: Curious George Takes a Train (2002), Curious George Visits a Toy Store (2002), Curious George and the Dump Truck (1999), Curious George and the Birthday Surprise (2003), Curious George Goes Camping (1999), Curious George Goes to a Costume Party (2001), Curious George Visits the Library (2003), and Curious George in the Big City (2001). A wonderful collection for your own mischievous monkey. For more monkey fun, investigate www.curiousgeorge.com and discover all the latest on Curious George books, promotions, games, activities, and more! AGES: 4 to 7 AUTHORS: The Reys were born in Hamburg, Germany. Hans Augusto Rey (1898-1977) met his wife-to-be, Margret (1906-1996), at a party in her father's home in Germany; when he first caught a glimpse of her, she was sliding down the banister. In their twenties and thirties they lived in Paris and in Rio de Janeiro, where Hans sold bathtubs in villages along the Amazon River. Eventually Cambridge, Massachusetts, became the Reys' home and community. Throughout their lives the Reys created many lively books together, including SPOTTY, PRETZEL, and lift-the-flap books such as HOW DO YOU GET THERE? The manuscript of the first Curious George books was one of the few items the Reys carried with them on their bicycles when they escaped from Paris in 1940. Eventually, they made their way to the United States, and CURIOUS GEORGE was published in 1941.

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Wave hello, shake hands, count, and clap with Curious George! Colorful illustrations and a soft, cuddly finger puppet makes learning numbers fun and interactive for little ones. In this engaging interactive story, young readers can move and clap with George as he counts from one to five.The animated series Curious George is available to watch on Peacock, NBC Universal’s streaming platform. Since the original Curious George book was published in 1941, the little monkey has been capturing the hearts and minds of readers young and old throughout the world. Books about Curious George, including the seven original stories by Margret and Hans Rey, have sold over 75 million copies. So popular that his original story has never been out of print, George has become one of the most beloved and most recognizable characters from children’s literature.

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For fans of the What Should Danny Do? series, this pick-your-path picture book features everyone''s favorite curious monkey, Curious George!At noon, George has plans to meet up with his friend, the man with the yellow hat, by the big gold clock. But there''s plenty of time before George needs to make his way downtown. What should he do first? On every page, young readers choose what George will do next and lead the little monkey through a morning of activities. In classic Curious George fashion, these choices can turn out to be exciting, messy, or a bit surprising—but they always come with a healthy dose of curiosity!In this exuberant and sometimes silly story, Curious George models decision-making for young readers and uses a growth mindset when things don’t quite go his way. Tabbed pages and simple icons representing different choices make for a visual and tactile experience for the youngest children.

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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 colours of the spectrum! Come along a 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-winnig 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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This box set contains three sweet and gentle board books that introduce the youngest readers to the classic tales of Curious George. This is a perfect baby shower gift and a meaningful addition to every little one's library.The classic tales of Curious George have been enduring children's touchstones for generations, and this board book box set will be a new favorite for the baby in your life. The gently abridged text in these board book editions is geared towards the youngest of audiences, and babies will love the sturdy board pages that are perfect for little hands.H. A. Rey's vibrant and playful illustrations shine throughout as our mischievous little monkey embarks on adventure after adventure. These sweet introductions to Curious George are perfect for gift-giving and showers. This box set includes: My First Curious George, Curious George: My First Bike, and Curious George: My First Kite.

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In this special edition with a beautiful new jacket, Curious George takes a trip to the hospital after swallowing a puzzle piece and learns about the inner workings of the hospital and gets into some mischief. Includes free downloadable audio read by actor John Krasinski. Also includes an afterword from Dr. Frederick Lovejoy Jr., associate physician in chief of the Boston Children's Hospital detailing the wonderful connection the Reys shared with the hospital staff that inspired the book and explains current advances in medical technology and tips on preparing a child for a hospital stay.

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