When George sets off on his new bicycle, little does he know that hell soon be delivering newspapers, building a navy of paper boats, and joining a...
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Dec 07, 2011
Kirk
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In 1952, H.A. Rey released the third installment of the Curious George series: Curious George Rides a Bike. While on the surface Rey’s text appears an innocent exploration into the forays of a happy-go-lucky monkey, under the surface much darker themes lurk.
One such theme would be that of responsibility to society. Dostoevsky touched down on this theme in Crime & Punishment, but ultimately his 500+ page treatise on the subject is dwarfed by Rey’s unflinching exploration of the sociop More...
One such theme would be that of responsibility to society. Dostoevsky touched down on this theme in Crime & Punishment, but ultimately his 500+ page treatise on the subject is dwarfed by Rey’s unflinching exploration of the sociop More...
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Jul 27, 2008
Skylar
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I remember Curious George fondly from my childhood, and I am now reading them to my daughter, who likes them equally well. She can relate all to well, I think, to a curious, naughty little monkey who gets in trouble despite a good heart...This is one of my favorites in the series, although now she will insist that we make paper boats, and I have special relation issues…alas…
Feb 03, 2012
Needleroozer
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I wonder what it is that little kids find so appealing about the Curious George books. Is it that George is a darn cute monkey? I know every time I see him, I just want to cuddle him. Is it because George has naughty adventures but still gets love and acceptance, even after he has screwed up colossally?
I liked this book. I really did. The pictures of George on that bicycle are just adorable. When he cries over his crunched bike, well, that's just heartbreaking. (I'm thinking of getting More...
I liked this book. I really did. The pictures of George on that bicycle are just adorable. When he cries over his crunched bike, well, that's just heartbreaking. (I'm thinking of getting More...
Jul 08, 2011
This is an excellent book to teach children how to follow directions. As usual, Curious George goes against all the rules as he ruins the newspapers that he is supposed to deliver on a paper route. On his travels, he decides to use the newspapers to create paper boats. There are very detailed directions and illustrations provided that explain how to follow along and make your own paper boat. Teachers can use this book to introduce a lesson on Origami and make a connection between art and lit
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Mar 12, 2011
wally
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soon as i clicked on the pic, i knew. ha ha ha ha! i read this one when i was in the 2nd grade. mrs. burge, my second-grade teacher--who mayhap is related to roland (he of the dark tower) was a kind of gunslinger--she wore only two fingers and a thumb on one hand.
anyway...yay. ole george, taking that paper route. i think he builds some boats...floats them...
this was also one of my first purchases...gawd i loved the smell of new books...and way back in the day, there w More...
anyway...yay. ole george, taking that paper route. i think he builds some boats...floats them...
this was also one of my first purchases...gawd i loved the smell of new books...and way back in the day, there w More...
May 25, 2008
Ebookwormy
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This is a charming book in the Curious George series, a particular favorite from my husband's childhood. As an added bonus, the book contains instructions for making paper boats, something that developed my husband's interest in origami.
The storyline is a typical George adventure. Positives are that George is disciplined for failing to listen to a man in authority (he feeds an animal after he is told not to). George responds well in an emergency and is recognized for doing the right More...
The storyline is a typical George adventure. Positives are that George is disciplined for failing to listen to a man in authority (he feeds an animal after he is told not to). George responds well in an emergency and is recognized for doing the right More...
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Apr 08, 2011
Ealthafer
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This curious George is a classic and deffintly teaches a lesson about listening and following directions. I would read this book to my students at the beginning of the year to show them how important rules are and I would also read this book when students forget about rules. You could also use this book when working on predictions because students can predict what will happen after George does something that he maybe shouldn't have done.
Jul 12, 2009
Curtiss
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I am rating these children's books according to the favor of my 2 yr-old grandson, and his father, as I saved three of the serious from my son's early years. My dear grandson, Sweetie-Pie, likes George Rides a Bike the best of all. The edition we read is 30 years old, with the black & white illustrations.
Jan 05, 2012
Alicia
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A bit long and nonsensical, George goes from riding his bike, to delivering newspapers, to creating boats from the newspapers, to being in a circus-- what? How weird as are many of the early George's but who cares because that monkey is so darn cute.
Apr 18, 2011
Nicole
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This book is okay. It is a great adventure, but I feel like the story kind of drags on. It is very comical as well. The illustrations however, are odd; they are all in black, white, and red.
Aug 14, 2011
Jequan
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i realy enjoyed this book. the reason i like this book because its humorous and it has alot of funny images. such as him doing a paper route, being in a circus act, and saving a bear.
Dec 13, 2010
Dianna
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Curious George gets a bike, delivers papers, and performs in the circus. But of course he turns half his newspapers into boats and feeds his bugle to the circus ostrich along the way!
Jun 20, 2010
Katie
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I enjoyed reading Curious George rides a bike very much. I believe that it helps to teach children to listen to adults and to always think about the consequences of their actions.
Feb 10, 2009
Frank
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We especially liked the directions on how to fold a paper boat. We made quite a few and floated them in our bathroom sink.
Jun 30, 2011
LaughingPenguin Heather
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One of my favorite childhood books. I made many newspaper boats when I was young, and now my kids follow in my footsteps
May 13, 2010
Joy
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Curious George always is getting into trouble and it's time for more trouble when he gets a bike.
Feb 04, 2010
It's about when CG gets a new bike and I really like because it's really fun.
Aug 07, 2008
Risa
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well, what can i say? it rocks. it never ceases to amuse. it made me want to have apaper route and yellow cruiser. i finally got the paper route; it was one of my favorite jobs EVER. still working on the yellow cruiser.
and if you have a kid, don't buy this book becuase it has to come from me.
and if you have a kid, don't buy this book becuase it has to come from me.
Jul 15, 2008
Suzanne
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My daughter loves Curious George. My daughter also just got a new bike. What if she tries to ride it Bronco Style like George because she wants to wear a green coat and play a bugle in the circus? See what a bad, bad influence George is? My daughter was thisclose to being in the Emergency Room!
May 06, 2008
Sarah
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Probably my favorite of the Curious George series. There's nothing like the thrill of those first few feet traversed on a two-wheel bike sans training wheels or dad's hand on the seat. Wheeeeee!
