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Curious George New Adventures
Curious George Goes to the Movie w/cd
Brought to life over sixty years ago by Margret and H.A. Rey, Curious George has found a lasting place in the hearts of millions of children all over the world. Along with his friends, George has had many fun adventures. Now you can listen and learn with Curious George and his friends too!
24 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1998
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About the author
H.A. Rey
600 books217 followersHans Augusto Rey was born on September 16, 1898, in Hamburg, Germany. He grew up there near the world-famous Hagenbeck Zoo, and developed a lifelong love for animals and drawing. Margarete Elisabeth Waldstein (who would be known to most of the world as Margret Rey) was also born in Hamburg on May 16, 1906. The two met briefly when Margret was a young girl, before she left Hamburg to study art. They were reunited in 1935 in Rio de Janeiro, where Hans was selling bathtubs as part of a family business and Margret was escaping the political climate in Germany. Margret convinced Hans to leave the family business, and soon they were working together on a variety of projects.
Hans and Margret were married in Brazil on August 16, 1935, and they moved to Paris after falling in love with the city during their European honeymoon. It was there that Hans published his first children’s book, after a French publisher saw his newspaper cartoons of a giraffe and asked him to expand upon them. Raffy and the Nine Monkeys (Cecily G. and the Nine Monkeys in the British and American editions) was the result, and it marked the debut of a mischievous monkey named Curious George.
After Raffy and the Nine Monkeys was published, the Reys decided that Curious George deserved a book of his own, so they began work on a manuscript that featured the lovable and exceedingly curious little monkey. But the late 1930s and early ’40s were a tumultuous time in Europe, and before the new manuscript could be published, the Reys—both German Jews—found themselves in a horrible situation. Hitler and his Nazi party were tearing through Europe, and they were poised to take control of Paris.
Knowing that they must escape before the Nazis took power, Hans cobbled together two bicycles out of spare parts. Early in the morning of June 14, 1940, the Reys set off on their bicycles. They brought very little with them on their predawn flight — only warm coats, a bit of food, and five manuscripts, one of which was Curious George. The Nazis entered Paris just hours later, but the Reys were already on their way out. They rode their makeshift bicycles for four long days until reaching the French-Spanish border, where they sold them for train fare to Lisbon. From there they made their way to Brazil and on to New York City, beginning a whole new life as children’s book authors.
Curious George was published by Houghton Mifflin in 1941, and for sixty years these books have been capturing the hearts and minds of readers throughout the world. All the Curious George books, including the seven original stories by Margret and Hans, have sold more than twenty-five million copies. So popular that his original story has never been out of print, George has become one of the most beloved and recognizable characters in children’s literature. His adventures have been translated into many languages, including Japanese, French, Afrikaans, Portuguese, Swedish, German, Chinese, Danish, and Norwegian.
Although both of the Reys have passed away — Hans in 1977 and Margret in 1996—George lives on in the Curious George Foundation. Established in 1989, this foundation funds programs for children that share Curious George’s irresistible qualities—ingenuity, opportunity, determination, and curiosity in learning and exploring. Much consideration is given to programs that benefit animals, through preservation as well as the prevention of cruelty to animals. The foundation supports community outreach programs that emphasize the importance of family, from counseling to peer support groups.
Hans and Margret were married in Brazil on August 16, 1935, and they moved to Paris after falling in love with the city during their European honeymoon. It was there that Hans published his first children’s book, after a French publisher saw his newspaper cartoons of a giraffe and asked him to expand upon them. Raffy and the Nine Monkeys (Cecily G. and the Nine Monkeys in the British and American editions) was the result, and it marked the debut of a mischievous monkey named Curious George.
After Raffy and the Nine Monkeys was published, the Reys decided that Curious George deserved a book of his own, so they began work on a manuscript that featured the lovable and exceedingly curious little monkey. But the late 1930s and early ’40s were a tumultuous time in Europe, and before the new manuscript could be published, the Reys—both German Jews—found themselves in a horrible situation. Hitler and his Nazi party were tearing through Europe, and they were poised to take control of Paris.
Knowing that they must escape before the Nazis took power, Hans cobbled together two bicycles out of spare parts. Early in the morning of June 14, 1940, the Reys set off on their bicycles. They brought very little with them on their predawn flight — only warm coats, a bit of food, and five manuscripts, one of which was Curious George. The Nazis entered Paris just hours later, but the Reys were already on their way out. They rode their makeshift bicycles for four long days until reaching the French-Spanish border, where they sold them for train fare to Lisbon. From there they made their way to Brazil and on to New York City, beginning a whole new life as children’s book authors.
Curious George was published by Houghton Mifflin in 1941, and for sixty years these books have been capturing the hearts and minds of readers throughout the world. All the Curious George books, including the seven original stories by Margret and Hans, have sold more than twenty-five million copies. So popular that his original story has never been out of print, George has become one of the most beloved and recognizable characters in children’s literature. His adventures have been translated into many languages, including Japanese, French, Afrikaans, Portuguese, Swedish, German, Chinese, Danish, and Norwegian.
Although both of the Reys have passed away — Hans in 1977 and Margret in 1996—George lives on in the Curious George Foundation. Established in 1989, this foundation funds programs for children that share Curious George’s irresistible qualities—ingenuity, opportunity, determination, and curiosity in learning and exploring. Much consideration is given to programs that benefit animals, through preservation as well as the prevention of cruelty to animals. The foundation supports community outreach programs that emphasize the importance of family, from counseling to peer support groups.
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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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