Curious George Flies a Kite
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1958 · Est. 18 min read-aloud

Curious George Flies a Kite

By H. A. Rey (Author/Illustrator), Margret Rey

Book #5 in the Curious George series

A curious monkey gets into various misadventures while exploring his surroundings

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80 pages· 2,334 words· Est. 18 min read-aloud
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Curious George's new ball sparks an adventure filled with bunnies, fishing, and a powerful kite. His curiosity leads him outside, setting off a chain of comical events. As George finds himself soaring with a high-flying kite, can he navigate the playful chaos and return safely? This delightful tale, with vibrant illustrations, promises fun and mischief for readers of all ages.

From the publisher

George’s adventures with bunnies, fishing poles, and a powerful kite are told in a simplified text suitable for first-graders to read themselves. “Sure-fire stuff.” – School Library Journal, starred review

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
80
Words
2,334
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
510L
Themes & topics
Books about bunnies and rabbitsBooks about apes and monkeysBooks about kitesBooks about friendshipBooks about growing up
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
409
Publication
Published
October 12, 1977
First published
January 1, 1958
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780395259375

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