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Good Night, Gorilla

Peggy Rathmann

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Total reviews: 172 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

"Good night, Gorilla," says the weary watchman as he walks by the gorilla cage on his nightly rounds at the zoo. The gorilla answers by quietly pickpocketing the guard's keys, stealthily trailing him, and unlocking the cages of every animal the oblivious fellow bids goodnight to. Looking much like an exhausted father, the uniformed guard traipses home toward his cottage, while the lonely zoo animals softly parade behind him. The animals manage to slip into his bedroom and nestle unnoticed near his sleepy wife--until the bold little gorilla goes so far as to snuggle up beside her as she turns out the light. Author and illustrator Peggy Rathmann (creator of the Caldecott-winning Officer Buckle and Gloria) relies more on the nuances of her jewel-toned pictures than on words to pace this giggly bedtime story, making it perfect for observant preschoolers. In one inky-black spread, Rathmann lets only the shocked, wide-open eyes of the guard's wife tell us that the gorilla has been detected! Tiny details such as the faithful, banana-toting mouse and sky-bound pink balloon that appear in each picture keep this book fresh, magical, and fun--even after countless bedtime readings. (Baby to preschool) --Gail Hudson

Curious George Four Board Book Set

H. A. Rey, H.A. Rey, Margret

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Total reviews: 27 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Some of our favorites 5 out of 5 stars.
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I purchased this boxed set of 4 board books for my 18 mos old and he loves all of these books. "George goes Fishing" is his (and my) favorite out of the bunch, but they are all good.

Excellent Deal! 5 out of 5 stars.
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Excellent Deal! Very cute and well made books. My son who is 2 loves them!

No monkeying around... 5 out of 5 stars.
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This was a great buy. Four board books for a low price. My 3 LOVES them.

Curious George books 5 out of 5 stars.
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Very nice and cute books for my 3 1/2yr old, but, my 7 yr old loves them too. Great books.

Great books to help my son learn to read. 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book set is great for my 15 month old to carry around. We read a book, put it back and he loves to carry it around, with the other set of Curious George board books we got him. He feels like a big boy when he brings his box of books to us.

Editorial Review:

Curious George, the beguiling little monkey, is one of the most beloved of all children"s book characters. Now this collection of four board books featuring Curious George is available in a sturdy, reusable, carry-along box. Brightly colored and suitably scaled for the youngest readers, the books feature art from the original storybooks by H. A. Rey.

Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business

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Total reviews: 71 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

As much song as story. 5 out of 5 stars.
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This makes the top ten list out of all the great picture books we read to our kids when they were young. I never tired of reading it. So simple, symmetric, even musical. The story? How does the peddler get the monkeys to give back all the caps they've stolen from him and carried up into the tree? Okay, I'm the publisher of One Monkey Books, so call me biased. But try this one on your three or five or year old, and really get into singing, "Caps for sale! Caps for sale! Fifty cents a cap!" It's been around for ages already, and this book will still be there when your kids are having kids. Nutty to Meet You! Dr. Peanut Book #1

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Caps for Sale is a timeless classic, in print for over fifty years, and beloved by generations of readers. This easy-to-read story about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys is filled with warmth, humor, and simplicity. Children will delight in following the peddlers efforts to outwit the monkeys in this new, enlarged, and redesigned edition, and will ask to read it again and again.

The Complete Adventures of Curious George

H. A. Rey

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Total reviews: 92 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

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

Merry Christmas, Curious George! (Curious George)

H.A. and Margret Rey, Cathy Hapka

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Curious George 5 out of 5 stars.
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I love all the curious George books. Who Doesn't?

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Still hasn't arrived on Jan. 2nd. 3 out of 5 stars.
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I honestly can't review the book, because it never arrived! I ordered it for my nephew on Dec. 2nd, and it didn't arrive in time for Christmas. It's now Jan. 2nd, and it still hasn't arrived. Two other items ordered from Amazon haven't arrived either. (One is a My Little Pony Christmas book which I ordered for my niece...)
This experience is not typical of Amazon, and I welcome a customer service rep to contact me to get it straightened out.

Editorial Review:

It's Christmastime! And irrepressible, excitable Curious
George has just the spirit for it. He can't wait to help his
best friend, The Man with the Yellow Hat, pick out their holiday
tree. At the tree farm, however, amid all the excitement
of finding the perfect specimen, George gets carried
away, as usual—atop his favorite tree! Hiding in the tree's
branches, George finds himself delivered to the local children's
hospital, where his tree trimming antics cheer the
children and he gets to meet a jolly man in a bright red suit.

Curious George in the Snow

H. A. Rey

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

My Whole Family Loves This Book 5 out of 5 stars.
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This story is delightful. We bought it because we were taking our 2.5 yr old along on a ski trip and wanted him to have a silly little story that related to the mountain and skiing (even though he's not on skis yet). Well, it is just that... and more. He's learned a lot, developed an interest in skiing (maybe next year) and always gets a good laugh out of this book! It's also fun that George seems to invent snowboarding - my husband and I got a big kick out of that and have shared the story with many adult friends (isn't everyone a Curious Geroge fan?)!
IMPORTANT: The structure of the story and the illustrations maintain the integrity of the original series!!

Editorial Review:

George and the man with the yellow hat enjoy watching the winter sports competition. When they stop to warm up with some cocoa, George's curiosity about the racing equipment leads to some wild rides up and down the slopes. He creates quite a stir at the resort, and may even create a new sport! The adventures of Curious George continue in an all-new series beginning in fall 1998 with eight new stories. Written and illustrated in the style of Margret and H. A. Rey, the books appear in paperback (8 x 8") and hardcover editions and feature the art of Vipah Interactive, the animators of HMI's Curious George CD-ROMs.

Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb (Bright & Early Board Books(TM))

Al Perkins

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Total reviews: 69 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Perfect beginning book for babies 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book was given to us as a gift when our daughter was born. Even as a baby, she loved the rhyme and meter of the verses. It is such a cute book and we have great memories because of it.

Consistently a favorite with my two nieces (5 and 2.5) 4 out of 5 stars.
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This book is wonderful for little-little children learning to speak, and also for children learning to read.

It's a basic early reader, stringing together rhyming phrases with cute illustrations. And it works. Definitely pick this one up.

Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book was in GREAT condition! It arrived quickly and I am very happy with my order.

Great book, easy read 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is one of my sons favorite books and the board last a long time and allow the little guys to help turn pages. The book doesn't not have a lot of words so it is a great bedtime story as well.

Children and now Grandchildren love this book 5 out of 5 stars.
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Great 'beat', we have worn out several copies over the years. All the kids love it.

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Illus. in full color. A madcap band of dancing, prancing monkeys explain hands, fingers, and thumbs to beginning readers.  


From the Hardcover edition.

Curious George at the Aquarium (Curious George)

H.A. and Margret Rey

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Curious George 5 out of 5 stars.
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I love all the curious George books. Who Doesn't?

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Good 5 out of 5 stars.
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Good book. It's one of the older George stories and drawings, not one of the newer George stories and drawings.

Editorial Review:

Splash! The aquarium is a big place for a little monkey, and there is so much to see. George's curiosity soon helps him to make lots of penguin friends . . . and lots of trouble! The paperback edition includes educational fun facts about aquariums and sea life, provided by the director of the Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Connecticut. Bonus activities in the paperback edition include a maze and a word jumble. For more fun with George, check out www.curiousgeorge.com and get all the latest news and information about Curious George, books, promotions, games, activities, and more!

Curious George Goes Camping

Margaret Rey

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

4 ½ Georgie Dans Le Forest 4 out of 5 stars.
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When the now iconic Man in the Big Yellow Hat warns Curious George,"now don't wander off and get into trouble," we know exactly what's about to happen instead (especially since he had already rushed off). Despite his good intentions, George adventures turn into misadventures: Dousing someone's campfire, getting lost with a galloping deer, and being sprayed by a skunk that George thought was a cat. As usual in these series (story by Margret Rey, with illustrations by a team in the style of the late H.A. Rey), George's curiosity also leads to some monkey heroics. He also learns how to get rid of skunk smell (a vat of tomato juice).

Given its forest setting, this is a somewhat quieter `George book,' but there are soft forest and animal drawings and enough action for the small ones. Curious George is now "a registered trademark of the Houghton Mifflin," but the company encourages young readers to look for the `original adventures about Curious George' by the Reys. 24 pages, with pencil and watercolor illustrations on each one.

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Curious George Goes to the Beach

H. A. Rey, Margaret Rey

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Life's a Beach ...George!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book and Curious George himself takes me back to a gentler time. A time when I was young and a time when my son was young. He and I LOVE to read all about George's silly mishaps daily.

This book was an automatic favorite because we live in Rhode Island and live at the beach in the summer. So he would always take this book and his george doll down in his bag. These stories are filled with laughter and love, two things a child can't get enough of and there is usually even a good manners lesson taught to George too that they don't soon forget.

So, any of the Curious George series is a winner with our family...and we don't even live near the "man with the yellow hat". lol*

Have fun and make each night a night you read to your child...it's so important. I even read to him in the womb each night. He talked early and certainly knew my voice almost immediately.

A winner any way you look at it. : ) Thank you George.

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