Young readers will find that learning is always an adventure with Curious George! Now you can get twelve exciting books based on the Emmy Award – winning PBS TV series-all packed into in one big bargain of a book . Favourite titles include The Kite, Pinata Party, Home Run, and more! Each story is paired with corresponding activities that will reinforce concepts and appeal to every child's sense of curiosity. This sturdy collection is the perfect way to introduce kids to the wonderful joys of reading and to encourage continued progress. Want even more monkey fun? Go to ww.curiousgeorge.com for books, promotions, games, activities, and more! AGES: 4 to 8 AUTHOR: Hans Augusto Rey was born in Hamburg, Germany in 1898. As a child, he spent much of his free time in that city's famous Hagenbeck Zoo drawing animals. After serving in the army during World War I, he studied philology and natural science at the University of Hamburg. He then married Margret Rey and they moved to Montmartre for four years. The manuscript for the first Curious George books was one of the few items the Reys carried with them on their bicycles when they escaped from Paris in 1940. Eventually, they made their way to the United States, and Curious George was published in 1941. Curious George has been published in many languages, including French, German, Japanese, Afrikaans, and Norwegian. Additional Curious George books followed, as well as such other favourites as Cecily G. and the Nine Monkeys and Find the Constellations. Colour illustrations