George is lucky to arrive at the library just in time for story hour. But it's not easy for a little monkey to sit still too long. George finds so many books he wants to read and can't wait to take them home. From selecting books to getting his very own library card, George's day at the library celebrates all the fun of reading! The new English/Spanish edition includes highly readable text and bilingual bonus activities. Ages: 4 to 8 Grades: Preschool to 3 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. Colour throughout
