Curious George
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1941 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

Curious George

Written by H. A. Rey and Margret Rey

Book #1 in the Curious George series

A curious monkey gets caught by a man and taken to a zoo, but not before getting into various adventures.

5.3/7 Bookroo expert·4.2/5 Goodreads · 141,158 ratings
48 pages· 919 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· 400L
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Meet George, a curious monkey taken from the jungle by a man in a yellow hat. Despite his best intentions, George's curiosity leads him into wild escapades, from ocean swims to jail escapes and balloon flights. What trouble will he find next? Discover the beloved classic where George's adventures begin, sparking joy and laughter for generations.

From the publisher

In this, the original book about the curious monkey, George is taken from the jungle by the man in the yellow hat to live in a new home, but–oh, what happened! Though trying to be good, George is still very curious and takes a swim in the ocean, escapes from jail, and goes for a flying ride on a bunch of balloons. This treasured classic is where it all began for the curious, loveable monkey and is a must have for any children’s book collection.

At a glance
Format
Pages
48
Words
919
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
400L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
5509
Publication
Published
March 15, 1941
First published
January 1, 1941
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780395150238

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