Curious George Books

Curious George Books by Authors Margret and H.A. Rey

Find all the Curious George books created by Margret and H.A. Rey at Barnes & Noble. The curious adventures of George, the beloved little monkey and his friend and guardian, the Man with the yellow Hat have been cherished by children for generations. Curious George books are not only entertaining for little kids and young readers, but also teach children about friendship, problem solving, and that sometimes one's actions have consequences. Discover the first Curious George book, and other books from the original series including Curious George Takes a Job, Curious Geoge Rides a Bike, Curious George Gets a Medal and more.

New Adventures of Curious George

While we love reading all the amusing Curious George books from the original authors, there are also picture books featuring the adorable monkey’s new adventures that are equally entertaining, Curious George's 5-Minute Stories that make perfect bedtime reads, Curious George board books for toddlers and even Curious Baby, a little bath book that comes with a squeaky toy boat!

Curious George Series

The Curious George series includes a great selection of books for toddlers and young children including Curious George and the Pizza Party where George’s pizzas become a big hit, Curious George at the Aquarium, where he makes friends with lots of penguins, and Curious George and the Firefighters, where George gets very excited about the big, red firetruck! George is known for getting into trouble but also for his adventurous spirit.

More About Curious George

Curious George books became so popular that they were adapted to various animated television films, a successful PBS series, and several popular films including Curious George, Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey! and more. Visit your local B&N to explore our Curious George section or shop online. Browse Curious George box sets, Spanish editions, eBooks, and more.

Who is the author of Curious George books?

Authors Margret Rey and H. A. Rey wrote and illustrated the original Curious George books, but there are new books that have been illustrated by other artists including Alan J. Shalleck, Martha Weston, Anna Grossnickle Hines and more.

When was the first Curious George book published?

The first and original Curious George book that introduced children to story of the beloved little monkey and the Man with the Yellow Hat was published in 1941.

How many Curious George books are there?

While there are seven original Curious George books that were published between 1941 and 1966, there are over 100 books featuring the curious and mischievous monkey available in various formats.

What age are Curious George books for?

Curious George books can be for a variety of ages from padded books for babies to board books for toddlers and stories for 4 to 5-year-olds to older children up to eight years old.

Read the 7 Original Curious George Books in Order

Curious George (1941)
Curious George Takes a Job (1947)
Curious George Rides a Bike (1952)
Curious George Gets a Medal (1957)
Curious George Flies a Kite (1958)
Curious George Learns the Alphabet (1963)
Curious George Goes to the Hospital (1966)

Curious George Books

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