Vacation With George

Regular readers of my blog know that my young daughter is a HUGE Curious George fan. As such, I’ve researched many George inspired travel destinations. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as Curious George World or The Man with the Yellow Hat Land so we settle for places such as Curious George Goes to Wordsworth. In the books and on the PBS series, Curious George leaves the jungle and returns with the man to the big city, but when it’s time for them to take a vacation they often head to the country. Many speculate that the country home depicted … Continue reading

Curious George 65th Anniversary DVD

“He was a good little monkey and always very curious.” We know these words to be those that describe the eternally-popular and timeless Curious George. In a special edition DVD, the clay-mation edition of the first story about Curious George, along with “Curious George Goes to the Hospital,” comes to life. It celebrates the 65th anniversary of the first “Curious George” book and the 40th anniversary of “Curious George Goes to the Hospital.” I believe this video was first released in the 80’s because I remember having it and watching it as a child. When I saw this DVD in … Continue reading

Curious George: The Series

Curious George, that lovable, curious little monkey is back — and now he has his own series! “Curious George” is coming to PBS Kids this Labor Day! A few months ago, I wrote about a Curious George DVD — “Curious George Flies a Kite & Other Adventures.” The DVD includes three full episodes from the upcoming show. I was anxiously awaiting the arrival of this show and now I do not have to wait much longer. In less than two weeks, Curious George will be on television. Yes, we all have known Curious George from the books about him and … Continue reading

“The Complete Adventures of Curious George” by Margret and H.A. Rey

Who doesn’t love the tales of Curious George, the curious little monkey? How would you like to see all of the original stories in one volume? “The Complete Adventures of Curious George” includes the first seven adventures of Curious George all in one book. From his first encounter with The Man in the Yellow Hat to his trip to the hospital, you and your child will love reading these stories about that mischievous little monkey. Curious George The first story in the series tells us all about Curious George in his homeland of Africa. We find out how he meets … Continue reading

Curious George Flies a Kite & Other Adventures

We all know and love that cuddly, mischievous monkey Curious George. Well now you can take him home with you on DVD. Including three full episodes from the upcoming PBS Kids television series, “Curious George Flies a Kite & Other Adventures” is a fun and exciting ride for the entire family. Curious George Flies a Kite In this adventure, based on one of the original seven Curious George stories, Curious George learns all about the force of the wind. While watching leaves fly past his window, George decides to throw some papers and things and watch them fly around. He … Continue reading

Curious George Tickle & Giggle Plush

I had been wanting to get my daughter a Curious George toy for the longest time. Nothing fancy — just a simple plush like the one I had when I was little. I found my old one recently, washed it, and gave it to her, but my mother had other ideas. She went out and bought my daughter the Curious George Tickle & Giggle Plush. Even though I sometimes miss the Curious Georges of old, I have to say that this George is definitely fun. This is a toy that makes my daughter laugh all of the time. The Curious … Continue reading