See the Circus (Lift the Flap Series) [Paperback]

H. A. Rey (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up

In See the Circus young readers are quizzed in verse on characters and events at the circus

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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 2 and up
  
• Paperback: 22 pages
• Publisher: HMH Books (April 27, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395906954
• ISBN-13: 978-0395906958
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #149,137 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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.

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Take your child to the circus and never leave the couch!, September 26, 2002

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This review is from: See the Circus (Lift the Flap Series) (Paperback)

I love ALL of these H.A. Rey "Lift the Flap" books. They are just well done and appealing. His art work is so innocent and perfect for children, a rare thing in this modern world of distorted, cartoon caricature-type art so prevalent in children's books today. I have 3 children, ages 19, 10, and 4 and ALL of them loved these books at certain times in their childhoods. In this one, it is very colorful and varied in its pictures of what you would see at the circus. It is one of our favorites in this series. I have never given this book to a child and not seen the child enthralled by it and going through it again and again, opening the flaps each time. If you are looking for a sure-fire hit for a small child (2-6 or so) then get this book. They can enjoy it themselves, and even if it becomes a favorite that mom and dad have to read over and over and over....(it's happened to me lots of times!), Mom and Dad will love it too, because it is not too long to get tired of. It is a very good price, and while a paperback, I find it sturdy. Our first set was bought 14 yrs. ago or so, and just now we had to replace them. These new ones are made of much sturdier paper. I guarantee you will like this book! And your child will too.

5.0 out of 5 stars remember?, December 24, 2010

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zzshop (New York City) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: See the Circus (Lift the Flap Series) (Paperback)

I remember these book from when I was small. Sometimes they are a bit dated but still really charming. My son loves them.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Meet the "Man In the Yellow Hat"!!, April 13, 2006

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R. B. Jones (Nicholasville, KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: See the Circus (Lift the Flap Series) (Paperback)

This is a great board book for kids, and we find out the name of the man in the yellow hat. All of HA Rey's "Lift the Flap" books are great.