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Curious George Book & Cassette (Carry Along Book & Cassette Favorites)

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4 star:		(12)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

Nothing is sacred to the spectre of political correctness, so the negative reviews of "Curious George" shouldn't surprise me. The reviews likening George's story to the African slave trade are particularly puzzling: children do not think in those terms. I suggest that the folks who complain that it glorifies illegal animal trade read it more closely. George makes a lot of innocent mistakes, he doesn't mean to be bad, but the world is too fascinating for him to resist. He needs to have an authority figure looking out for him, and although he does try to get around the authority figure everyone knows the man with the yellow hat will save George from himself in the end. Yes, George is a monkey, but he is also a metophor for children everywhere. Every child in the world can relate to George, and that is why the books have remained popular for so long.

I loved Curious George as a child, and I am happy that my children love them as much as I do. If any book in the 4-8 age bracket deserves 5 stars it is Curious George.

Curious George was one of my favorites as a child, and this book has become an obsession for my three-year old. At a time when her own curiosity has gotten her in some deep waters (literally, on one occasion), George has helped her understand her own curiosity -- and it's helped me as a parent remember how curious I was myself. You can't go wrong with Curious George!

This famous children's book was the first of seven books by Rey about a monkey who is brought to the U. S. from Africa and who seems to have a penchant for getting into trouble. But, his curiosity keeps leading into new adventures and learning new things. The Ann Arbor reviewer of Oct. 7, 1998, clearly is angry at George. If that is the case, why not use the story to teach about rule breaking? I think it is very interesting to learn that the Reys had arrived in New York in 1940, having fled from the Germans invading France. In a way, they were just like George, forced to come to a new world and a new culture. I'll bet they got into trouble every now and then just because of their innocence and their curiosity.

This book has several key characteristics that make it good for children. For instance the book is very colorful. Books with a lot of color attract kids eyes and excite them. Also this book introduces a comical character who likes to imitate what he sees others doing; this is typical of energetic children. The third is George's adventures, George often finds ways into them and out again before you are done laughing. Children tend to imagine themselves flying high in the sky with balloons or taking a ride on a ship. This character is fun for anyone who cares to remember their youth and imagination.

This book is appropriate for any one who likes a laugh. It brought a colorful image of a monkey full of fun that can question how we define a children books.

This book is an excellent story. The pictures are beautiful, and it's cute and very amusing. To those who seem angered about the capturing of the monkey, jail and other aspects of this story, try taking a different perspective. All of these things are a fact of life that we can't ignore. Our children are going to be introduced to these things in some way or another. Take this book as an opportunity to take an active role. Read the story and sit down and discuss any questions your children may have. That's what being a parent and teaching is all about. The story gives you an opportunity to approach these subjects in a way that is geared towards children. My child is 3 and has asked for this story numerous times. No nightmares have occurred. But, books are just like movies. As a parent you screen it first. If you find it inappropriate for your child, then don't read them the whole series. Don't read it at all. However, my daughter and I both love it and will continue to read it over and over.

We have really enjoyed this classic story now in a audio CD - which is perfect for the car or going to bed at night! Love that the book is also included. Reason for 4 stars vs. 5 stars - Its a paperback book and "case" is cheap plastic which doesn't close back up well and CD slides around! Both can get destroyed by little ones and travel! Wish the manufacturer would incl. a real CD case to go along with it! Small issues nonetheless - we love it and I highly recommend it! Amazon always has the best prices I can find too!

I read a funny book about a cute monkey, it was called Curious George. This book was written by H.A. Rey. George is a monkey who is funny but pratical also. If there is trouble you probably would know George had something to do with it. Curious George is one of my favorite characters because he means well but he just like to get in trouble. The other character I like is the man in the yellow hat because he is the guy who takes care of George and when George does something this man makes him apologize to the people. I like all the Curious George books but this one is special. This one is special because George tries to be on the Fire Department. In the book George helps people but ends up doing it wrong. George learns his lesson by going to the prison. When he escapes he goes to the balloon guy and takes them from him. When George comes down he sees the man in the yellow hat and that the man had paid for the balloons and went home. This is why George is funny in many ways.

Curious George is about a monkey who was moved from his home in Africa to live in the zoo. When he gets to America he has all kinds of problems because ,as the title tells us,he is curious. In the end though George makes it to the zoo. This is a good book because it talks about all the trouble you can get into for being to curious like George.

Curious George is a cherished friend. As as child, I delighted in his adventures. As an adult, I look forward to sharing his trials and triumphs with my children.