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Curious George New Adventures
Curious George Goes Camping (Read-aloud): A Delightful Outdoor Adventure Featuring Everyone's Favorite Curious Monkey
Curious George Goes Camping is an entertaining story of the Great Outdoors based on H. A. and Margret Rey’s popular primate and painted in the original watercolor and charcoal style. George tries to be helpful, but he of course just ends up upsetting a nearby camper. As he’s hiding in the woods, he meets a forest creature who catapults the mischievous monkey into a chain of even more outrageous events! For more monkey fun, investigate www.curiousgeorge.com and discover all the latest on Curious George books, promotions, games, activities, and more!
27 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 1990
About the author
H.A. Rey
600 books219 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 22, 2022
Adorable!! Who doesn't like Courious George??
September 16, 2015
My 3 year old loves Curious George. He watches all TV shows on all 6 seasons on Netflix. He watches many reruns on TV. Recently I bought him about 15 different books. He learns a lot from it. Great series, books and TV shows. I read him this book twice. I read him 5 curious George books a night. He likes me to read and re-read them for him.
July 2, 2020
George is back! This time, he's a camper, trying hard to set up his tent. He runs off into the forest, meets a forest creature and things get a little out of control! This book is available as an e-book through Libby/Overdrive.
Reviewed by Debbie Hersh, Circulation, Vernon Area Public Library
Reviewed by Debbie Hersh, Circulation, Vernon Area Public Library
May 2, 2024
Fire is nice if you’re careful.
Found in the 90 pound purse my mum brought in. She has a library for all genres.
Found in the 90 pound purse my mum brought in. She has a library for all genres.
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March 30, 2023
Greatest read of the year. 🐒
May 23, 2013
This book was great to read with my little sister. We both really enjoyed reading this book together. She just brought this book out to me one night and asked me if I would read it to her, of course I said yes. The story is about the yellow hat man takes Curious George camping. As usual, George’s curiosity gets him into trouble when he puts out a fellow camper’s campfire. George runs into the woods and meets a bunch of forest animals. Mistaking a skunk for a kitty, he is sprayed. While looking for a way to get rid of the skunk smell, he discovers a forest fire and puts it out. The ranger and the Man with the yellow hat rescue George, give him a bath in tomato juice, and enjoy roasting marshmallows over a campfire. This book was great to read with my little sister. I recommend reading this little kids.
May 1, 2020
2010: My three-year-old son loved this story of Curious George going camping, pouring water on people's fires, getting lost, and playing with a black-and-white "kitty." It ends well with a bath in tomato juice and roasted marshmallows.
October 14, 2015
this story is about a monkey named George who goes camping with his friend but gets into a little bit of trouble. I really liked the book, i would give it 11 out of 10. I would recommend this book to a first or second grader.
July 19, 2016
A cute read aloud for a glass of young elementary students with a camping theme in their classroom. My son loved all of these curious George books when he was growing up. They were Great bedtime stories when you were too tired for a chapter book.
February 10, 2014
I really like it because I like the pictures and the story.
December 30, 2015
Tom says this is a really good book. It tells you what to do about skunks.
December 3, 2017
It's your typical Curious George book. George causes trouble, then causes more trouble, then solve the problem. The end.
February 15, 2022
Fun story.
May 25, 2025
The Man in the Yellow Hat takes Curious George camping and he gets lost in the woods from running away from campers angry that he put out their fire with a bucket of water (he saw a girl doing it to put out her own family's fire, and monkeys don't have a concept of property). He mistakes a skunk for a cat (like Pepe LePew in reverse!) and gets skunked. Then he notices a forest fire starting and puts it out, hooray! TMitYH and a ranger find him and they roast marshmallows to celebrate.
It's just OK. My 2-year-old daughter just loves Curious George in general.
It's just OK. My 2-year-old daughter just loves Curious George in general.
October 4, 2025
We're so proud of you for reading "Curious George Goes Camping!" You learned that being curious about nature is wonderful, just like George. When he explored the forest, he discovered new things - even though he made some little mistakes along the way! You can be curious too when we go outside. Ask questions, look at bugs and trees, and learn about the world around you. Keep reading, sweetie - you're doing amazing!
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July 29, 2021
This was a fine one about camping which my 4 year old enjoyed and requested quite a few times. A bit long in my opinion, as books of this era tend to be, in that it feels long for a bedtime story and a lot of reading for the fact that not much really happens. But it was a good addition to our collection of stories we took out of the library about camping, so no complaints there.
March 2, 2022
I love love love these curious George books and so do my students!!! They’re so witty and playful, I love the simple illustrations, and overall I really enjoy as a teacher, reading these to the kiddos. Definitely recommend!!
March 10, 2023
Read at REI in Denver, it slapped. I rated this five stars because George is super silly. his character is really dynamic and you can really see the changing character from beginning to end. although only 24 pages long, it really packed a punch. 5 out of five stars would read again!
October 25, 2018
My favorite book, good read. 10/10 would recommended
October 30, 2019
I read this book with Callie when she brought it home from school. I enjoyed it!
March 16, 2020
I liked this book!
I liked everything about it! I would recommend this book to my Nana and Papa. My favorite part was when George made the campfire.
I liked everything about it! I would recommend this book to my Nana and Papa. My favorite part was when George made the campfire.
April 9, 2020
Ry loved it!
April 26, 2020
Another Curious George adventure, and it is a good one.
Only comment from my 5-year-old is to never throw water on the fire!
Only comment from my 5-year-old is to never throw water on the fire!
September 17, 2020
A family favorite, especially to take along and read in our tent!
November 10, 2021
Super cute book
November 21, 2021
George goes camping with the man with the yellow hat, and gets lost in the woods while gathering water. While lost he gets sprayed by a skunk, and saves the woods when a fire breaks out.
October 13, 2022
A preschool and up book where George and his friend go camping and learn about fire safety and animals.
January 23, 2023
Well, that was just precious! :)
May 12, 2023
I liked how George saved the fire.
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