eldobo's review against another edition
5.0
I've read this cover to cover at least ten times in the last year and a half. Aside from the "learning the alphabet" story/chapter, this book never gets old. I've loved rediscovering Curious George with my four-year old. He was a good little monkey, and always very curious...
colbymama08's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
walshb's review against another edition
5.0
Have literally read every single one. Iconic. Curious George can do no wrong.
emlickliter's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
The Complete Adventures of Curious George by Margret Rey – If you need a complete collection of any children’s character, Curious George is an enduring kid favorite! Happy Reading!
engpunk77's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent for kids just "getting it" with reading (1st grade).
discocrow's review against another edition
3.0
Did you know that Curious George was written by a Jewish couple who barely escaped Germany during the World Wars? I didn't know that either, but I thought it was a rather fascinating situation. This Complete Collection contains the 7 original Curious George stories as well as a biography of the author and illustrator at the end - including some rather adorable details, like the fact that in the background at some point in all of the books you can see them and their dogs.
The appeal of Curious George is something elusive. The monkey is funny, yes, but aren't his adventures just a bit worrisome? Don't you worry about him falling as he washes the windows, or flies off into the sky with his bunch of balloons? Don't you worry about whether or not the Man In The Yellow Hat will get to him in time? And why does the Man leave him alone so often? I think he's partially to blame for all of Curious George's misadventures. The delight of these books, for me, was often found in the background stories. Kittens and robins and silliness. How could they all just forget everything George did so quickly all the time?
Or maybe that's the appeal. Naughty as you are, intentional or not, you can be forgiven by those who love you. As long as they know you're trying. Maybe all kids are just little monkeys now and then.
The appeal of Curious George is something elusive. The monkey is funny, yes, but aren't his adventures just a bit worrisome? Don't you worry about him falling as he washes the windows, or flies off into the sky with his bunch of balloons? Don't you worry about whether or not the Man In The Yellow Hat will get to him in time? And why does the Man leave him alone so often? I think he's partially to blame for all of Curious George's misadventures. The delight of these books, for me, was often found in the background stories. Kittens and robins and silliness. How could they all just forget everything George did so quickly all the time?
Or maybe that's the appeal. Naughty as you are, intentional or not, you can be forgiven by those who love you. As long as they know you're trying. Maybe all kids are just little monkeys now and then.
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