Curious George Gymnastics Fun (CGTV Reader)

by H. A. Rey

Overview

In this Green Light Reader based on Curious George, the Emmy Award–winning PBS TV show, George is swinging around like only a monkey can. George is taking his first gymnastics class, and boy is he excited! He learns all about the sport and how to practice safely. By the end of class, George, Allie, and Bill want to go to gymnastics every day—but they only have access to the gym once a week. Where will they find a gym they can use all the time? Why not in their own backyard? Includes a recipe for no-bake energy balls and instructions for a game that will put gymnastics skills to the test!

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780544430563
Publisher:	Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication date:	03/03/2015
Series:	Curious George Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Lexile:	270L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

The Reys were born in Hamburg, Germany. Hans Augusto Rey (1898-1977) met his wife-to-be, Margret (1906-1996), at a party in her father’s home in Germany; when he first caught a glimpse of her, she was sliding down the banister. In their twenties and thirties they lived in Paris and in Rio de Janeiro, where Hans sold bathtubs in villages along the Amazon River. Eventually Cambridge, Massachusetts, became the Reys’ home and community. Throughout their lives the Reys created many lively books together, including SPOTTY, PRETZEL, and lift-the-flap books such as HOW DO YOU GET THERE? The manuscript of 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. Their incorrigible little monkey has become an American icon, selling millions of books and capturing the hearts of readers everywhere. 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 favorites as CECILY G. AND THE NINE MONKEYS and FIND THE CONSTELLATIONS. Visit www.curiousgeorge.com.

Place of Birth:

Hamburg, Germany; Margret in 1906, and H.A. in 1898

Place of Death:

Cambridge, Massachusetts; Margret died in 1996, H.A. in 1977

Website:

http://www.curiousgeorge.com

Editorial Reviews

True to the expectations of Curious George fans, this little monkey’s impatience is sure to strike a chord with kids. Curious George is taking gymnastics lessons and is disappointed to find out that they are only held one day each week. He cannot wait that long. Curious George and his friends, Allie and Bill, repurpose household items to create a practice center in their yard. Curious George repurposes the towel ring by taking a screwdriver and removing it from the bathroom wall. He creates a balance beam by taking a wood beam from the fence. The concept of repurposing will invoke creative thinking. The execution might be cause for concern and a good discussion point. Gymnastics fans will learn the importance of the three “S” words: stretching, supervision and safety. This is another fun read for boys and girls. The recipe for No-Bake Energy Balls is included as well as instructions for a fitness game, Gym-tag-tics. The story and illustrations are part of the PBS Curious George series. This book is an adaptation of Leora Bernstein and based on the TV series teleplay written by Bill Burnett. It is a Guided Reading Level I, Grade 1, Lexile Level 270L, and Reading Recovery Level 15-16. Reviewer: Lorraine Donohue Bonzelet; Ages 5 to 7.

Children's Literature - Lorraine Donohue Bonzelet