Curious You: On Your Way! - Hardcover

Zoehfeld, Kathleen Weidner

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0618919759 ISBN 13: 9780618919758

Publisher: Clarion Books, 2008

Synopsis

Curious You: On Your Way! is a perfect sendoff for children of all ages entering a new phase of their lives. The ideal gift book for a graduation, a promotion, or any occasion, Curious You: On Your Way! helps to celebrate all of the milestones of our lives.

Follow along with George in classic scenes from many of his original books as he provides words of congratulations and encouragement to anyone who has accomplished much but still has many things to see, to do, and to dream! This inspirational story reminds readers young and old who are moving up or moving on that they have a special someone cheering for them as far as their curiosity can take them!

About this title

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

PreSchool-Grade 2—No doubt inspired by Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Places You'll Go! (Random, 1990), this Curious George book speaks directly to readers with congratulations on accomplishments and encouragement to follow exciting new paths, despite inevitable setbacks. Zoehfeld's text provides positive thoughts best suited to graduates who are willing to equate themselves with the famous monkey. Rey's familiar drawings of the favorite hero are culled from past tales. Although some youngsters may relish pointing out from which stories the pictures come, the text is not geared at all to children: "You'll find the spot where you most want to land. Oh, what a place it will be! The thrill of discovery will be yours." The book is disappointing in its lack of originality.—Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VA
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Edition details

• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0618919759
• ISBN 13: 9780618919758
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Rey H. A.
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 29