Curious George Visits the Library [Paperback]

H. A. Rey (Author), Margret Rey (Author), Martha Weston (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: Curious George

George is lucky to arrive at the library just in time for story hour. But it’s not easy for a little monkey to sit still too long. From selecting books to getting his very own library card, George’s day at the library makes reading fun.

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About the 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 American icon, selling millions of books and capturing the hearts of readers everywhere. 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.

Martha Weston was the author and illustrator of two charming picture books about Tuck, as well as the illustrator of Clarion's successful Owen Foote books by Stephanie Greene. Martha Weston died in 2003.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: HMH Books (August 25, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0618065687
• ISBN-13: 978-0618065684
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 8.3 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,589 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Curious George is in my favorite place!, March 14, 2004

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Melissa Sack (georgia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Curious George Visits the Library (Paperback)

Curious George is on another adventure. This time he's in my favorite place, the library. The man with the yellow hat has brought George to the library for story time. He likes the books but sees one on dinosaurs that he hopes the librarian reads next. He gets impatient, takes the book and runs off. This is the beginning of his adventure. He goes through the library finding neat books and making a big mess in the process. The boys and girls at the library, along with a volunteer help clean up the mess. In the end the man with the yellow hat helps George get a library card and they both check out lots of great books.

I liked the story and the pictures in the book. It's another great adventure with Curious George.

I would recommed this book to others. It can be used with young children who are just learning about the library. It would make a great read for storytimes.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun with a book-loving monkey, April 22, 2004

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Michael J. Mazza - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Curious George Visits the Library (Hardcover)

"Curious George Visits the Library" is, as the title page notes, "Illustrated in the Style of H.A. Rey" by Martha Weston. In this tale, George--"a good little monkey and always very curious"--visits the public library with his friend, the man in the yellow hat. Chaos ensues as George frolics through the library, but it all ends happily.

Curious George is an enduring cultural icon, and this book is an enjoyable addition to his adventures. He's a cute and likeable character, and despite his disruptive antics, his love of books makes him admirable. Although mischievous, he is never malicious, and his attitude throughout is positive. Weston creates a nice portrait of a multiethnic community at the public library. Her illustrations are full of clever visual touches and entertaining details. If you're a fan of the curious monkey, don't miss this book.

3.0 out of 5 stars Great book; bad kindle formatting, December 29, 2011

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This review is from: Curious George Visits the Library (Kindle Edition)

This book itself is lovely. Unfortunately it has been formatted for kindle in a cheap and careless way. Both on my iPad and kindle, the words on the page are blurry, and then there are typed words written below the page. However, the typed words don't fully match up with the pages to which they relate, and in some cases the same pages show up twice. Unfortunate, because I am sure this could have been easily avoided.