In January, Houghton Mifflin published an array of tie-in titles that, in addition to the classic works, should
sate any curiosity about Curious George the movie, which opens this
Friday, February 10:
And don't forget last fall's The Journey That Saved Curious George: The True Wartime Escape of Margret and H.A. Rey by Louise Borden (Houghton Mifflin, $17, 0618339248), the picture book-format account of how the creators of Curious George, both German Jews, were able to escape the Nazis. The Reys' Brazilian citizenship (a story in itself) helped them obtain the visas they needed in 1940.
- Curious George the Movie: George's Big Adventure, Deluxe Movie Storybook ($9.99, 0618605851). For ages 4-8, includes a poster.
- Curious George the Movie: Sticker Fun Book ($6.99, 061860586X). For ages 4-8, features scenes to decorate and matching games.
- Curious George the Movie: Meet Curious George: A Picture Reader ($3.99, 0618605908). For ages 4-8, beginning readers. Simple pictures stand in for some words.
- Curious George the Movie: Touch and Feel Book ($5.99, 0618605878). For ages 3-8, an interactive board book.
- Curious George the Movie: A Junior Novel ($4.99, 0618605916). For ages 7-10. With a color insert with scenes from the film.
- Curious George the Movie: Curious George's Big Adventures ($3.99, 0618634495). Ages 4-8. A storybook with pages of stickers.
- In DVD: Curious George Rides a Bike and More Tales of Mischief ($14.95, 0439696879). Includes two extra stories, a Spanish version of Curious George and a read-along option.
And don't forget last fall's The Journey That Saved Curious George: The True Wartime Escape of Margret and H.A. Rey by Louise Borden (Houghton Mifflin, $17, 0618339248), the picture book-format account of how the creators of Curious George, both German Jews, were able to escape the Nazis. The Reys' Brazilian citizenship (a story in itself) helped them obtain the visas they needed in 1940.