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Curious George New Adventures
Curious George Goes to a Movie
The movie that George and the man with the yellow hat have been waiting to see is now playing! Once inside the darkened theater, George is curious about the light coming from the back of the room. As usual, George's curiosity gets him into trouble but his clever tricks save the day. The adventures of Curious George continue in an all-new series beginning in fall 1998 with eight new stories. Written and illustrated in the style of Margret and H. A. Rey, the books will appear in paperback (8 x 8") and hardcover editions and will feature the art of Vipah Interactive, the animators of HMI's Curious George CD-ROMs.
24 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1998
About the author
Margret Rey
242 books122 followersMargret Elizabeth Rey (May 16, 1906 – December 21, 1996), born Margarete Elisabeth Waldstein, was (with her husband H. A. Rey), the co-author and illustrator of children's books, best known for their Curious George
Although she was born in Germany, she fled to Brazil early in her life to escape Nazism. While there, she met her future husband Hans (who was a salesman and also from Germany). They married in 1935 and moved to Paris, France that same year.
While in Paris, Hans's animal drawings came to the attention of French publisher, who commissioned him to write a children's book. The result, Rafi and the Nine Monkeys, is little remembered today, but one of its characters, an adorably impish monkey named Curious George, was such a success that the couple considered writing a book just about him. Their work was interrupted with the outbreak of World War II. As Jews, the Reys decided to flee Paris before the Nazis seized the city. Hans built two bicycles, and they fled Paris just a few hours before it fell. Among the meager possessions they brought with them was the illustrated manuscript of Curious George.
The Reys' odyssey brought them to the Spanish border, where they bought train tickets to Lisbon. From there they returned to Brazil, where they had met five years earlier, but this time they continued to New York, New York. The books were published by Houghton Mifflin in 1941, though certain changes had to be introduced because of the technology of the time. Hans and Margret originally planned to use watercolors to illustrate the books, but since they were responsible for the color separation, he changed these to the cartoon-like images that continue to feature in each of the books. (A collector's edition with the original watercolors was recently released.)
Curious George was an instant success, and the Reys were commissioned to write more adventures of the mischievous monkey and his friend, the Man in the Yellow Hat. They wrote seven stories in all, with Hans mainly doing the illustrations and Margret working mostly on the stories, though they both admitted to sharing the work and cooperating fully in every stage of development. At first, however, Margret's name was left off the cover, ostensibly because there was a glut of women already writing children's fiction. In later editions, this was corrected, and Margret now receives full credit for her role in developing the stories.
Margret and her husband moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1963, in a house close to Harvard Square. Following her husband's death in 1977, Margret continued writing, and in 1979, became a Professor of Creative Writing at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. Starting in 1980, she also began to collaborate with Alan Shalleck on a series of short films featuring Curious George and more than two dozen additional books.
In 1989 Margret Rey established the Curious George Foundation to help creative children and prevent cruelty to animals. In 1996, she made major donations to the Boston Public Library and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She was also a long-time supporter of the Longy School of Music. The Reys spent twenty summers in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, to enable H.A. Rey to better observe the stars for his astronomy writing. They became an integral part of the Waterville community and their legacy is honored by The Margret and H.A. Rey Center and the Curious George Cottage located there.
Dr. Lena Y. de Grummond, a professor in the field of library science (specializing in children's literature) at The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Miss. contacted the Reys in 1966 about the university's new children's literature collection. H.A. and Margret made a donation of a pair of sketches at the time. In 1996, after Margret's death, it was revealed in her will that the entire literary estate of the Reys were to be donated to the de Grummond Children's Literature Collection at Southern Miss.
Although she was born in Germany, she fled to Brazil early in her life to escape Nazism. While there, she met her future husband Hans (who was a salesman and also from Germany). They married in 1935 and moved to Paris, France that same year.
While in Paris, Hans's animal drawings came to the attention of French publisher, who commissioned him to write a children's book. The result, Rafi and the Nine Monkeys, is little remembered today, but one of its characters, an adorably impish monkey named Curious George, was such a success that the couple considered writing a book just about him. Their work was interrupted with the outbreak of World War II. As Jews, the Reys decided to flee Paris before the Nazis seized the city. Hans built two bicycles, and they fled Paris just a few hours before it fell. Among the meager possessions they brought with them was the illustrated manuscript of Curious George.
The Reys' odyssey brought them to the Spanish border, where they bought train tickets to Lisbon. From there they returned to Brazil, where they had met five years earlier, but this time they continued to New York, New York. The books were published by Houghton Mifflin in 1941, though certain changes had to be introduced because of the technology of the time. Hans and Margret originally planned to use watercolors to illustrate the books, but since they were responsible for the color separation, he changed these to the cartoon-like images that continue to feature in each of the books. (A collector's edition with the original watercolors was recently released.)
Curious George was an instant success, and the Reys were commissioned to write more adventures of the mischievous monkey and his friend, the Man in the Yellow Hat. They wrote seven stories in all, with Hans mainly doing the illustrations and Margret working mostly on the stories, though they both admitted to sharing the work and cooperating fully in every stage of development. At first, however, Margret's name was left off the cover, ostensibly because there was a glut of women already writing children's fiction. In later editions, this was corrected, and Margret now receives full credit for her role in developing the stories.
Margret and her husband moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1963, in a house close to Harvard Square. Following her husband's death in 1977, Margret continued writing, and in 1979, became a Professor of Creative Writing at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. Starting in 1980, she also began to collaborate with Alan Shalleck on a series of short films featuring Curious George and more than two dozen additional books.
In 1989 Margret Rey established the Curious George Foundation to help creative children and prevent cruelty to animals. In 1996, she made major donations to the Boston Public Library and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She was also a long-time supporter of the Longy School of Music. The Reys spent twenty summers in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, to enable H.A. Rey to better observe the stars for his astronomy writing. They became an integral part of the Waterville community and their legacy is honored by The Margret and H.A. Rey Center and the Curious George Cottage located there.
Dr. Lena Y. de Grummond, a professor in the field of library science (specializing in children's literature) at The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Miss. contacted the Reys in 1966 about the university's new children's literature collection. H.A. and Margret made a donation of a pair of sketches at the time. In 1996, after Margret's death, it was revealed in her will that the entire literary estate of the Reys were to be donated to the de Grummond Children's Literature Collection at Southern Miss.
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June 20, 2021
After a malfunction with the movie projector, George steals the limelight and becomes the star of the screen with his own entertaining antics. A nice introduction to the movie theater experience along with the classic screen-free activity of hand shadow puppets. Offers bonus post-read fun for both younger kids and older “kids-at heart” as you play around and see what shadow puppets you can make.
October 18, 2018
Another fun tale!
Ages: 4 - 8
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Ages: 4 - 8
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March 13, 2012
The man in the yellow hat says, "Stay here and watch the movie and please stay out of trouble." I just roll my eyes... isn't this how all the Curious George stories go? You'd think this guy would have learned by now. I can't help but be aggravated by how a disruptive and destructive pet (also applies to a misbehaving child) receives applause at the end of the story as everything somehow works out for the best. In this case, for once, the damage done isn't entirely George's fault.
And then there's the problem about the "monkey" not having a tail (click here to see an educational video that clarifies the differences between monkeys and apes).
And then there's the problem about the "monkey" not having a tail (click here to see an educational video that clarifies the differences between monkeys and apes).
October 11, 2015
My children are both avid Curious George fans. They love every generation of movie or show and they have yet to find a Curious George book they don't like. This was no exception.
George and The Man in The Yellow Hat go to the movies! It's George's first time and of course he manages to get into a spot of trouble. With some the help of some simple hand shadow puppets everything works out and of course there is a lesson learned for George. It was a very cute book that both my kiddos enjoyed.
George and The Man in The Yellow Hat go to the movies! It's George's first time and of course he manages to get into a spot of trouble. With some the help of some simple hand shadow puppets everything works out and of course there is a lesson learned for George. It was a very cute book that both my kiddos enjoyed.
January 4, 2015
Cute story about George and the Man in the Yellow Hat going to the movies and George learning how movies are projected. Shadow puppets ensue.
May 17, 2023
I liked how he made the movie better and that one of the girls said "This is better than a movie!"
December 26, 2023
Still technically an ape.
September 6, 2018
George is usually a very well behaved monkey, but he just cannot control his curiosity. In this story, George goes to a movie and decides to explore the room where the movie is being projected rather than sit in his seat. Accidents happen and customers become frustrated, but George can figure out a way to solve this! I enjoyed this story because I thought it was very fun and silly. I like that this story gives a monkey the same characteristics of a young child because he could teach them it is okay to be curious and ask questions to figure out life. I think this would be a good story in my classroom because it could remind students that sometimes when things go wrong we have to improvise and make our own fun. Also, my students could learn from George that making others happy is sometimes the best way to make ourselves happy.
May 25, 2025
The Man in the Yellow Hat takes George to a movie, then leaves him in his seat to buy popcorn, despite every previous Curious George book demonstrating that he causes chaos every time tMitYH leaves him alone.
George is curious about how movies work, so he follows the projected image back to the projector in a closed room, startling the boy operating it so much that he knocks it out of place. The angry audience forgives George because he makes shadow puppets on the movie screen until everything is in working order again.
Cute. Average.
George is curious about how movies work, so he follows the projected image back to the projector in a closed room, startling the boy operating it so much that he knocks it out of place. The angry audience forgives George because he makes shadow puppets on the movie screen until everything is in working order again.
Cute. Average.
September 29, 2025
We're so proud of you for reading about Curious George at the movie theater! You learned something special - that when we're in places like movie theaters, we need to be quiet and stay in our seats so everyone can enjoy the show together. George was curious and made some mistakes, but he learned to be a good friend to others. Next time we go to the movies, you'll remember to be thoughtful just like George learned to be! You're becoming such a wonderful reader, sweetie.
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October 6, 2023
George and the man with the yellow hat go to the movie theater. When the man goes to get popcorn, George wanders up to the place with the film reel. He causes it to fall off and gets tangled in it. While the worker attempts to fix the film, George keeps the crowd entertained. I like the illustrations. George gets into so much trouble all the time.
March 16, 2025
This book has both Margret Rey and HA Rey as the authors. The illustrations are by Vipah Interactive. The book is based on the characters created by Margret and HA Rey.
Curious George goes to the movie with his friend - the man in the yellow hat. While there - they eat popcorn and watch the movie. But of course - being Curious George- things happen.
This was such a cute book.
Curious George goes to the movie with his friend - the man in the yellow hat. While there - they eat popcorn and watch the movie. But of course - being Curious George- things happen.
This was such a cute book.
November 18, 2021
George and the man in the yellow hat take in a move. When the man goes for popcorn, George disrupts the movie by entering the projectionist booth. While the projectionist fixes the film, George finds a way to entertain the movie goers.
February 5, 2023
If you want to explain to your children how movies used to be shown, this is your book.
November 18, 2018
I volunteer at my local library reading to a six-year-old girl who struggles with reading. She really enjoyed reading this book with me. Curious George is a character loved by readers young and old.
March 16, 2017
My three year old is going through a bit of a curious George obsession. He has also been asking to go to the movie theater every hour or so, so this is about his favorite book in the world at the moment.
June 2, 2018
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A cute Curious George story. I usually don't really like Curious George books. It really bugs me when George is rewarded for messing everything up. In this one, the mess isn't all George's fault and he helps fix the problem so it's not all bad.
Interesting story. Includes a word jumble at the end and downloadable audio.
A cute Curious George story. I usually don't really like Curious George books. It really bugs me when George is rewarded for messing everything up. In this one, the mess isn't all George's fault and he helps fix the problem so it's not all bad.
Interesting story. Includes a word jumble at the end and downloadable audio.
April 13, 2019
We love Curious George books!
April 1, 2011
..Georgia has became anxious once again. This time he is trying to figure out how the movie gets onthe screen in a movie theater.In the process he manages to knock the movie off but as usual he finds a clever way to entertain the movie crowd. I think its a great read for kids for entertainment purposes.
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December 10, 2013The Curious George books were always some of my favorites. In this one George and The Man in the Yellow Hat go to see a movie. Of course George is curious little monkey and gets into some trouble.
Children love books where animals act like people. I know I loved Curious George as a kid and I think my class would as well.
Children love books where animals act like people. I know I loved Curious George as a kid and I think my class would as well.
May 24, 2014
Not as good as his other ones, yet Curious George continues to delight kids. In this one, the little creature goes to see a dinosaur movie with his yellow-hatted bff, but George gets into trouble (again!) when he somehow screws up the film projector! Watch, tho', when he does things right again! A very nice book.
April 6, 2011
Standard Curious George spin-off fare, although I do feel like George actually stumbles into trouble more than causing it this time...but WHEN will that Man in the Yellow Hat learn to stop leaving George alone?!
August 28, 2012
Curious George gets free popcorn because he messes up the movie projector and then "entertains" the audience with shadow puppets.
I really do like Curious George, but not this installment. I think they should stop writing spin-off books, because they're not getting any better.
I really do like Curious George, but not this installment. I think they should stop writing spin-off books, because they're not getting any better.
June 21, 2015
This was a cute story about George going to a movie in a theater. I think this book would be a great thing to read before you take a child out to their first movie in a theater as well. I think it would really help get them excited about the whole thing.
January 23, 2016
As Asher (4 years old) had just been to see if first movie in the theater, this seemed like an appropriate Curious George book to read and compare experiences!
Typical H.A. Rey illustrations.
Typical H.A. Rey illustrations.
December 3, 2023
Absolutely amazing
December 7, 2008
My husband and I remember this one from our childhood and it's just as good as ever. Movie houses have changes, but our girls enjoyed this story about the curious little monkey.
January 11, 2009
My kids LOVE all of the Curious George books!
June 22, 2009
George once again manages to fix a sticky situation. When he causes the movie to stop playing he thinks of a clever way to keep the audience entertained.
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