Curious George Takes a Job [Paperback]

H. A. Rey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 3, 1974 | Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up

Curious George runs away from the zoo and after many adventures ends up a movie star.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A tale of rippling fun and absurd color-pictures." The New York Herald-Tribune

About the 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.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: HMH Books (April 3, 1974)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395186498
• ISBN-13: 978-0395186497
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #143,637 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the 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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Curious George takes a Job By: H.A. Rey, October 9, 2000

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Curious George Takes A Job (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (School & Library Binding)

This classic children's book is a delightful tale of a monkey on his quest to find the man in the big yellow hat. Follow Curious George as he tries to escape from the zoo. There is a turn at every corner. Curious George can't seem to avoid mischief. The illustrations seem to say more than the words. This book is for all ages and is enjoyable whether being read to or reading by yourself. I highly recommend all the Curious George books.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kid's review, November 7, 2006

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Zedada "zedadaj" (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Curious George Takes a Job (Paperback)

I liked this book a lot. Curious George books are great. He is always getting into trouble and it keeps you reading. I still haven't watched the movie yet but the books make me want to. My 2 year old sister likes them too. It is a good family read. Enjoy!

Jacob - 5 and 3/4 finally (with a little help)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vintage Curious George, June 19, 2001

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Ann Azuma (Kobe, Hyogo-ken Japan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Curious George Takes a Job (Paperback)

I was already a "big girl" of thirteen, when this came out, but I still enjoyed it, and remembered certain scenes when I read this to my little boys. They empathize with George as he escapes the zoo to find his dear friend, the Man in the Yellow Hat. Witty and captivating illustrations immortalize George`s amusing series of adventures which culminate in a role in the movies. Lots of fun.