The Complete Adventures of Curious George
Sixty years have passed since a curious little chimp in Africa met the  man with the big yellow hat and got into the first of many scrapes. Decades  later, George is as curious--and naughty--as ever. To celebrate the 60th  anniversary of Curious George's debut, this special edition is a collection of  seven classic adventures by Margret and H.A. Rey, along with an introduction by  critic Leonard Marcus, a retrospective note by publisher Anita Silvey, a history  of the Reys by Dee Jones, curator of the de Grummond Children's Literature  Collection, and a photo album. The many generations of fans of the "good little  monkey who was always very curious" will be fascinated to learn how H.A. and  Margret escaped on bicycle from German-occupied Paris, with just their winter  coats and several picture books (including a draft ofCurious George, then calledFifi) strapped to the racks. Photos and essays reveal H.A. to have been a  gentle, humorous man, while Margret, by all accounts, was spirited and brutally  direct, with a keen business mind. The chemistry between them worked  beautifully. Between them, they created one of the most beloved characters in  children's literature. This handsome volume includesCurious George,Curious George Takes a Job,Curious George Rides a Bike,Curious George Gets a Medal,Curious George Flies a Kite,Curious George Learns the Alphabet, andCurious George Goes to the  Hospital. (Ages 4 to 8)--Emilie Coulter--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.