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Curious George New Adventures
Curious George Makes Pancakes
Every year George and the man with the yellow hat attend the pancake breakfast that benefits the children’s hospital. Always curious, George soon finds a way to help out, making some of the most interesting pancakes the crowd has ever seen, as well as a little mischief. This resealable package comes with a paperback and a two-sided cassette tape. The professionally narrated audio production includes lively sound effects and original music. Side one includes page-turn signals; side two features an uninterrupted reading.
24 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1998
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About the author
Margret Rey
241 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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August 2, 2018
Neo has discovered the wonders of read-along audiobooks, permitting someone else to read the story while he follows along and turns the page when the BEEP sound emerges.
Curious George is excited to attend the annual Pancake Breakfast with his friend, the Man with the Yellow Hat. When they arrive, the smell of pancakes leads George off to wander around. George soon finds the grill and an overworked cook, who is flipping pancakes as fast as he can. When left alone, George takes matters into his own hands, making pancakes and adding some interesting toppings. The event is a success, but George cannot always be sure his help is appreciated. Neo liked this story and loves pancakes. He hopes to be able to make some pancakes of his own soon and discover the wonders of creating cooking.
Curious George is excited to attend the annual Pancake Breakfast with his friend, the Man with the Yellow Hat. When they arrive, the smell of pancakes leads George off to wander around. George soon finds the grill and an overworked cook, who is flipping pancakes as fast as he can. When left alone, George takes matters into his own hands, making pancakes and adding some interesting toppings. The event is a success, but George cannot always be sure his help is appreciated. Neo liked this story and loves pancakes. He hopes to be able to make some pancakes of his own soon and discover the wonders of creating cooking.
May 1, 2024
Curious George goes to a pancake breakfast and tries to help with the pancakes. Kids will like it.
As an adult, all I can think of is that monkeys like to poop on their hands...
As an adult, all I can think of is that monkeys like to poop on their hands...
December 20, 2023
God, kan varmt anbefale
May 6, 2009
perfect for reading after making your toddler some pancakes...
July 6, 2019
I picked this up from a “free” box at a bookstore. And now I want pancakes! I mean, who doesn’t love Curious George?
April 2, 2022
Delightful as all George books :)
February 25, 2025
Give me that monkey's recipe!
March 1, 2024
HOW CUTE!! 🐒💛
May 23, 2021
Esme approved.
March 19, 2015
Curious George Makes Pancakes is a children’s book about an interesting monkey and his owner. Together they go to the annual pancake breakfast fundraiser. The money raised goes to the children’s hospital. George makes blueberry pancakes and the people love them. There is a huge line just for pancakes made by a monkey. George takes the man helping him through the rest of the event. George ends up in the dunk tank and makes so much money he receives the honor of presenting the money to the hospital president.
George is the main character in this children’s book. He is a very curious little monkey, but that sometimes leads to mischief. George doesn't get into trouble on purpose, it just happens. His owner is the man in the yellow hat. They are close with each other and always do everything together.
I would recommend this book to children in second grade or below. It is a quick, easy, and understandable read. The book provides simple entertainment and comedy that younger people will enjoy.
George is the main character in this children’s book. He is a very curious little monkey, but that sometimes leads to mischief. George doesn't get into trouble on purpose, it just happens. His owner is the man in the yellow hat. They are close with each other and always do everything together.
I would recommend this book to children in second grade or below. It is a quick, easy, and understandable read. The book provides simple entertainment and comedy that younger people will enjoy.
January 7, 2016
Plot
This book have a lot of people in it. George is a very Curious monkey and gets in a lot trouble in most of the book. George decided he wanted to cook some pancakes. So he decided to put blueberries on the pancakes when the cook wasn’t looking. George ended up cooking the pancakes and people couldn’t believe it because they had been coming to this event for years and have never seen pancakes like that before.
Nephew's Response
My nephew like the book because the monkey got in a lot of trouble. He also like when the monkey was cooking pancakes.
Setting
It starts in a Park at a pancakes breakfast. George and the man in the yellow hat went there to eat all you can eat pancakes. George is make the pancakes make at the colonel.
Recommendation
I recommend this book to 3 year old kid. They deal with younger problems and it is just like the trouble some younger kids would get in.
Rating
I give four stars because it's not the best book ever, but my nephew really enjoyed it.
This book have a lot of people in it. George is a very Curious monkey and gets in a lot trouble in most of the book. George decided he wanted to cook some pancakes. So he decided to put blueberries on the pancakes when the cook wasn’t looking. George ended up cooking the pancakes and people couldn’t believe it because they had been coming to this event for years and have never seen pancakes like that before.
Nephew's Response
My nephew like the book because the monkey got in a lot of trouble. He also like when the monkey was cooking pancakes.
Setting
It starts in a Park at a pancakes breakfast. George and the man in the yellow hat went there to eat all you can eat pancakes. George is make the pancakes make at the colonel.
Recommendation
I recommend this book to 3 year old kid. They deal with younger problems and it is just like the trouble some younger kids would get in.
Rating
I give four stars because it's not the best book ever, but my nephew really enjoyed it.
March 14, 2012
Since I have always been a Curious George fan, I thought that Curious George Makes Pancakes was a fun read. It tells about a day that Curious George goes to a fundraiser with the man that he stays with. At this fundraiser there is a chef making pancakes. At first, George slips a few blueberries into the man's pancakes. When they become a true hit, George takes over and fixes all of the pancakes. In the end, George being curious makes the fundraiser a huge success and they ask him to come back for the following year. I really enjoyed this book and would recommend the Curious George books to young readers.
October 10, 2009
Curious George does it again! His curiousity is a good thing this time though! The story is full of lots of great opportunities for discussions of new vocabulary (such as fundraiser, charity, mayor, etc). Also, it would be a great opener to a fun activity with pancakes! (Ex: You could do a math activity with measuring by making pancakes as a class or the kids could cut out paper pancakes and use them to do math facts!)
April 19, 2012
This is such a great book. Who doesn't love pancakes! Curious George tried to help out by making pancakes at the Pancake Breakfast in the park. He gets in trouble because monkeys aren't supposed to be cooking. This book shows step by step how to poor the batter and cook pancakes. It would be great for teaching sequencing. In the end the everyone loves Georges blueberry pancakes and the mayor thanks him.
February 12, 2012
We all like the Curious George books. Probably because my little boys remind me of Curious George with all of his inquistiveness and mischief.
We have this book sitting out in the kitchen to make the pancakes that Curious George made in the book. The recipe is on the back.
We found this book at Walmart for $3.00. :)
(Have 2 copies)
We have this book sitting out in the kitchen to make the pancakes that Curious George made in the book. The recipe is on the back.
We found this book at Walmart for $3.00. :)
(Have 2 copies)
May 6, 2008
I once worked with a young autistic boy who was couldn't get enough of Curious George. This one kept him in stitches as George, predictably, created quite a headache at the pancake breakfast.
September 27, 2010
i can't explain it. She never tires of hearing this story.
September 19, 2011
Continued fun adventures of Curious George, as he helps make pancakes at a charity breakfast.
January 4, 2013
a fun read and my kids think its great and always want pancakes the way george makes them :)
June 23, 2021
My granddaughter was in the other room reading this Curious George book and laughing out loud. Funny story and great to hear some laughter. I think this would count as an Audible book!
February 27, 2022
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February 24, 2009
One of our favorite "George" books
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August 24, 2009This book contains an easy breezy recipe in the back, that kids can make with their families!
February 17, 2011
20 months - it's a book about cooking and food... Need I say more of course you liked it!
March 29, 2020
After that lousy kids book about Sam The Minuteman, I sought something happier to heal my rawness. I finally happened upon an old friend, a monkey named Curious George. And this time he's a badass maker of pancakes!!! Whew! Healing of my heart has been achieved!
CG and his yellow hat bestie are at a county Fair to see into fundraising for a children's hospital. The answer: a pancake breakfast bakeoff, and business is as slow as, well, the syrup for those pancakes. Yellow hat tells CG once again (grrrr!) not to cause mischief with his curiousness! But the one rule of these books, with or without the late H A Rey always stays the same: you never tell Curious George no. Monkey hears, monkey does, cos monkey don't always listen to good, but George disobeys out of the goodness of his monkey heart. In seconds flat, his pancakes are flying off the griddle faster than Subway subs did BEFORE the incident involving a certain Jared. Before long, though, cooks gets nasty and chase our monkey boy in the direction of napkins scattered on the ground, so he uses them to at least try to get the sticky syrup and batter off his monkey butt, then he finds a water filled tank and jumps in, hoping the stuff will wash off...and as it turns out, it's a DUNK TANK! Another success story as H A Rey's legacy of Gorgeous George Stories lives on...in monkey-made Bisquick pancakes hot off the griddle, and life still more fun than any funny riddle....thank God, he's our monkey boy!
Four stars
George Grills em good!!!
CG and his yellow hat bestie are at a county Fair to see into fundraising for a children's hospital. The answer: a pancake breakfast bakeoff, and business is as slow as, well, the syrup for those pancakes. Yellow hat tells CG once again (grrrr!) not to cause mischief with his curiousness! But the one rule of these books, with or without the late H A Rey always stays the same: you never tell Curious George no. Monkey hears, monkey does, cos monkey don't always listen to good, but George disobeys out of the goodness of his monkey heart. In seconds flat, his pancakes are flying off the griddle faster than Subway subs did BEFORE the incident involving a certain Jared. Before long, though, cooks gets nasty and chase our monkey boy in the direction of napkins scattered on the ground, so he uses them to at least try to get the sticky syrup and batter off his monkey butt, then he finds a water filled tank and jumps in, hoping the stuff will wash off...and as it turns out, it's a DUNK TANK! Another success story as H A Rey's legacy of Gorgeous George Stories lives on...in monkey-made Bisquick pancakes hot off the griddle, and life still more fun than any funny riddle....thank God, he's our monkey boy!
Four stars
George Grills em good!!!
November 26, 2018
Maybe its just me, but for some reason the curious George books always gave me anxiety wondering what George would do next to Keep the man in the Yellow hat on his feet. It seems like he would learn what kind of things get him in trouble and learn to have a little bit of self control when it comes to curiosity. and also that he's always wondering off alone, but this one is really cute. I do love the simplicity of the books and the stories are always very original. I would say its a great series to buy for a child. The writing is a little too complex for beginners though because the font is pretty small and each page has quite a lot of words on it.
January 7, 2020
A couple of things here. I read to a two and a half. She gets the monkey, but not the strange yellow hat man. Pancakes and blueberries and syrup she gets, and being sticky from syrup. The dunk-tank is a complete mystery at the end though, and the congrats from the Mayor.
There is just a bit too much in this story that does not apply. It is not among her favorites. It is no Butterfly Girl Goes to the Beach, that is for sure. She will listen till the end for some reason, so it gets three stars.
There is just a bit too much in this story that does not apply. It is not among her favorites. It is no Butterfly Girl Goes to the Beach, that is for sure. She will listen till the end for some reason, so it gets three stars.
May 25, 2025
My 2-year-old daughter seems to particularly like this Curious George story.
Every year, there's a pancake breakfast fundraiser to raise money for the children's hospital (the same one introduced in H.A. and Margret Rey's "Curious George Goes to the Hospital"?). Even the mayor shows up (not the same one as that book: I've noticed one other appearance of this later mayor, "Curious George at the Parade"). George gets in trouble for making tastier pancakes than a human cook who feels overworked, then tries to wash syrup off his fur in the dunk tank and entertains everyone.
Every year, there's a pancake breakfast fundraiser to raise money for the children's hospital (the same one introduced in H.A. and Margret Rey's "Curious George Goes to the Hospital"?). Even the mayor shows up (not the same one as that book: I've noticed one other appearance of this later mayor, "Curious George at the Parade"). George gets in trouble for making tastier pancakes than a human cook who feels overworked, then tries to wash syrup off his fur in the dunk tank and entertains everyone.
March 8, 2019
In our classroom, students are learning shapes and can associate the circle with a pancake. We had pancakes for breakfast and used all of our five senses! We saw them, heard them cooking, smelled them, touched them, and best of all tasted them!
This is an excellent book to help create ideas and/spark interest in community service and learning how to bake delicious pancakes! We like when the monkey takes a bath in the dunk tank.
This is an excellent book to help create ideas and/spark interest in community service and learning how to bake delicious pancakes! We like when the monkey takes a bath in the dunk tank.
October 1, 2021
This was so cute. I enjoyed reading it but I'm an adult. This book ended up in the donation pile so not sure if they liked it and just won't read it again because they're "too old" for this book, or because they didn't enjoy the story, but it was still good to me. I feel it would be worth buying for a child. Maybe an adult who likes picture books would also love to own this book. I hope you love this one if you ever plan to read it for yourself.
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