Synopsis
Readers learn the alphabet along with George as the man in the yellow hat teaches the curious monkey how to read.
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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.
Reviews
Kindergarten-Grade 2-These classic stories are as charming and relevant today as when they were written decades ago. Youngsters will identify with the curious little monkey and his understanding friend, the man in the yellow hat. H.A. Rey's artwork does not feel dated due to its cartoon style. The audiocassettes follow the standard format, with distinct page-turning signals on one side and uninterrupted reading on the other side. Happy, original music and sound effects enhance the narration, with either a male or female narrator used on each cassette. The narration is clear, easy to follow, and makes for enjoyable listening. Curious George Learns the Alphabet is especially good for bilingual students whose primary language uses a different alphabet. In this story, capital and lower case letters are turned into animals and common objects beginning with that letter. All three packages are appropriate for listening stations in early elementary classrooms or for home use.
Marilyn Hersh, Hillside Elementary School, Farmington Hills, MI
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