New Releases by Margret Rey

There are so many fun toys in Mr. Herb''s store. Which should George play with? Why not everything? It doesn''t take long for a mischievous monkey to make a mountain of a mess.

Curious George jumps in with the seals during his visit to the aquarium and becomes the star attraction.

When Curious George attends the first day of school as a special helper, he winds up creating a big mess. Share Curious George''s irresistible qualities—ingenuity, opportunity, determination, and curiosity in learning and exploring—with these easy-to-read picture books for your young readers.

There is so much to do at bedtime: cleaning up, taking a bath, telling stories, playing peek-a-boo, and more. Will George ever get sleepy?

Based on the Curious George of PBS Kids, this engaging touch-and-feel board book lets youngsters feel a rhino''s rough skin, a fuzzy zebra''s mane, and the coats of penguins. All the while, they can search for Curious George, who is hiding on each page: "Is George around to see?" For more monkey fun, investigate www.curiousgeorge.com and discover all the latest on Curious George books, promotions, games, activities, and more

A trip to the toy store can bring out a monkey’s playful side . . . A new toy store is opening and George can’t wait. But once George gets inside, the owner thinks his antics may be bad for business. It’s not long before George has her jumping through hoops to try to contain his curiosity. Will George’s playful nature really drive customers away, or will everyone’s favorite monkey find a clever way to save the day?

When George and The M an with the Yellow Hat visit the animal shelter, George is delighted to discover a large litter of puppies. At first, George just wants to pet the puppy, but then he wants to hold one. George''s curiosity gets the best of him, and soon puppies are everywhere. This BIG bright board book is just right for sharing with curious little toddlers. The large sturdy oversized pages are easy for little hands to turn.

Curious George and the man in the yellow hat attend a baseball game to cheer on the Mudville Miners.

Curious George and the man in the yellow hat attend a baseball game to cheer on the Mudville Miners.

Curious George and the man in the yellow hat help some scientists dig for dinosaur bones.

When a cuddly koala takes an interest in George''s snack at the zoo, George is happy to share. In fact, George is happy to share with ALL the animals! Following a trail of peanuts, the zookeepers soon catch up with George and discover this little monkey is good for more than just mischief.

It s the first day of school and George has been invited to Mr. Apple s class to be a special helper George is just the right monkey for the jobthat is, until he starts to make his usual mischief. A mixture of red and yellow paint makes orange . . . a mixture of yellow and blue makes green. . . . and a mixture of all the paint colors makes a big mess After a speedy adventure up and down the halls of the school, George and Mr. Apple clean up the classroomwith a little help from George s new friends."

Curious George has found a lasting place in the hearts of millions of boys and girls all over the world ever since he was brought to life by Margret and H.A. Rey more than eighty years ago. Here you will find eight timeless stories about George, the man with the yellow hat, and their friends. “He was a good little monkey and always very curious.” This is how H.A. Rey and his wife, Margret, first introduced their now beloved troublemaker-hero to young readers in 1941. In this hefty 192-page hardcover treasury, Curious George fans will find eight stories based on the popular primate, painted in Rey’s original watercolor and charcoal style: Curious George Takes a Train (2002), Curious George Visits a Toy Store (2002), Curious George and the Dump Truck (1999), Curious George and the Birthday Surprise (2003), Curious George Goes Camping (1999), Curious George Goes to a Costume Party (2001), Curious George Visits the Library (2003), and Curious George in the Big City (2001). A wonderful collection for your own mischievous monkey. For more monkey fun, investigate curiousgeorge.com and discover all the latest on Curious George books, promotions, games, activities, and more!

The curiosity of a newly-captured monkey gets him into considerable trouble.

Curious George, an inquisitive monkey, causes quite a stir when he tries his "hand" at making pancakes at a fundraiser for the children''s hospital.

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.

When the man with the yellow hat tells George that he is planning a surprise, of course George is curious. Before long George finds a hat, noisemakers, decorations, and games. It must be a birthday! But whose birthday is it? That’s the surprise!

George is monkeying around—and having a delicious adventure! When George and the man with the yellow hat stop to shop at a chocolate factory store, George becomes curious about how the chocolates are made. Though he begins to follow the factory tour, soon he is off to investigate on his own… “The only predictable thing about that dynamic monkey, Curious George, is his unpredictability.”—The New York Times

Down at the train station everyone is busy. No one notices a little monkey--until he tries to help with the schedule board. Soon George is hiding from an angry train master and notices something himself--a boy in trouble. Then it''s George to the rescue. By lending a helping hand (or two) Curious George gets a new friend, a big thank you, and a very special seat on the train.

Curious George inadvertently causes a sensation at his first Halloween costume party.

George and the man with the yellow hat arrive at a Halloween party--but they aren’t wearing costumes. No matter--there are plenty in an old trunk upstairs, and soon George is trying on all kinds of outfits. But when he wants to look in the mirror, George finds he has to jump on the bed. Downstairs, the partygoers begin to hear noises. Then the lights go out and they hear a crash! Uh-oh. Did someone say the word ghost?

George''s curiosity creates chaos at a holiday parade.

“The only predictable thing about that dynamic monkey, Curious George, is his unpredictability.”—The New York Times After a long day at the fair George is frustrated. It seems he is always too small! But when George falls asleep and wakes up BIG, he discovers being too large can be difficult, too—and maybe he''s the right size after all… This heartwarming tale stars the monkey beloved by millions—the “adorable but trouble-making primate” known as Curious George (Forbes).

While on vacation, George and the man with the yellow hat stop to see Mt. Rushmore. There''s no time to take a helicopter ride for a close-up view - the hot air balloon races are about to start! Whisked up and away at the races, a surprised George gets a close-up view of the presidents after all.

Curious George gets in trouble by feeding the animals at the zoo, but when a parrot escapes from the rainforest exhibit he is able to save the day.

Curious George goes to the animal shelter where he accidentally lets all the dogs out of their cages and creates quite a ruckus.

A lonely giraffe teams up with the nine playful monkeys.

The adventures of the ingenious little monkey who left the jungle to live with the man in the yellow hat.