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
The Complete Adventures of Curious George ANNOTATION The adventures of the ingenious little monkey who left the jungle to live with the man in the yellow hat.
FROM THE PUBLISHER Curious George, the monkey with the talent for trouble, has delighted millions of readers for more than fifty years. Now fans can have all seven of the original Curious George titles in one complete volume. Stories included in this collector's edition are 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.
FROM THE CRITICS Publishers Weekly Gathering all of the intrepid monkey's tales under one roof, The Complete Adventures of Curious George: 60th Anniversary Edition by Margret and H.A. Rey begins with an introduction by Leonard S. Marcus, continues with publisher Anita Silvey's perspective and follows with the six original tales in their entirety. Photos of the creative couple close the volume. (Sept.) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
Children's Literature Curious George has enchanted and amused generations of readers since 1941, when the husband and wife team of H. A. and Margret Rey introduced this charming monkey to the world of children's literature. This marvelous anthology celebrates sixty years of the adventures of the cheerful and mischievous Curious George. Adults will appreciate the generous introduction by critic Leonard Marcus, and the publisher's perspective by Anita Silvey offers interesting and little-known facts about how the stories came into print. At the end, there is a satisfying retrospective essay about the Reys as well as a photographic album of the authors. The heart of the book lies between these articles and essays—the tales of Curious George. In order—"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." This tribute to one of literature's most beloved animals is sure to satisfy readers of all ages. 2001, Houghton Mifflin, $30.00. Ages 3 up. Reviewer: Catherine Campbell Wright
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