New Releases by Margret Rey

Based on the streaming series Pretzel and the Puppies on Apple TV+, this I Can Read follows the pups as they work to make sure the new Bow Wow Tower is accessible for all dogs. Welcome to Muttgomery, the nicest little city in an all-dog world, and home of Pretzel, Greta, and their five adorable Dachshund puppies: Poppy, Penny, Pedro, Puck, and Paxton. Pretzel is a peppy, playful, and always positive stay-at-home dad, and he and Greta, the mayor of Muttgomery, have a knack for encouraging their pups to follow their passions and make the world a better place! In this I Can Read book, the pups are excited to explore the newly built Bow-Wow Tower—it has binoculars so dogs can see all of Muttgomery! But the construction dogs didn''t plan for pups who are too small to reach the binoculars. Luckily the Doxies are there to put their paws up and make the tower accessible to all! Pretzel and the Puppies: Construction Pups is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

Gooooaaalll! The mischievous monkey takes the field in this fun-filled story about being a team player. When George sees his friend Gracie playing soccer in the park, he''s eager to join in—so eager that he grabs the ball with his hands and throws it in the net! Lucky for George, there''s a soccer camp starting at the rec center where he can learn the basic rules of the game and all about dribbling, passing, and what it means to be a team player. George has fun—and gets into a little mischief—at camp, but it’s not until the final game that he finds the perfect position for him. When he does, he proves to his teammates, coach, and himself that he’s their MVM—Most Valuable Monkey!

Inspired by a vignette in the classic Curious George Flies a Kite, this amusing episode shows George at his curious best trying to catch a fish.

This lively story captures George’s adventure of becoming the first space monkey from the classic Curious George Gets a Medal.

Each letter of the alphabet is used to create an illustration of something that begins with that letter.

When George and the man with the yellow hat visit the animal shelter, George is delighted to discover a large litter of puppies. At first, George just wants to pet the puppy, but then he wants to hold one. George''s curiousity gets the best of him, and soon puppies are everywhere. The audio for this Read-Aloud ebook was produced and engineered by Perry Geyer at Cybersound Recording Studios (349 Newbury St., Ste. 201, Boston, MA 02115). Music theme composed by Cybersound Studios (Perry Geyer, Silvio Amato, Michael Africk, Greg Hawkes). Engineers: Perry Geyer (music production and sound design), Rob Whitaker (editing and mixing engineer), Samuel Creager (editing, sound design, and mixing engineer), Marcus Clark, Corey Rupp. Assistant engineers: Dave Chapman, Mike Pekarski, Justin Sheriff, Daniel Wrigley, Andrew Sardinha, Mami Ienaga, Kevin Notar, Maria Goulamhoussen. Sheridan Willard, John Huang, John Schmidt. Voiceover by Joyce Kulhawik.

After a day of playing with a ball, fishing at the lake, and losing a baby rabbit, Jorge needs to be rescued when he tries to fly a kite.

It''s Halloween! When George and his friend the man with the yellow hat go to a party at Mrs. Gray’s house, George is excited to find out that it is a costume party. After seeing his friends dressed up as astronauts, mummies, witches, and more, George gets to pick out his own costume. But George accidentally wraps himself up in a tablecloth and gets mistaken for a ghost! Will everyone enjoy George''s Halloween trick, or will he scare away the party guests? Each hardcover gift book comes with festive Halloween stickers. (Previously published as Curious George Goes to a Costume Party)

In this story starring the character beloved by generations of children, it’s time for some cheese, tomato…and trouble! George is going to a pizza party! He’s so excited. He loves pizza and parties. George promises to be on his best monkey behavior, but when he gets to the party and sees all of that pizza dough, George cooks up an idea . . . a big idea that lands him in big trouble! This delicious picture book featuring everyone’s favorite primate also includes a recipe for healthy veggie mini-pizzas.

With afterword by Louise Borden Now in paperback: The first story to feature Curious George, with a historical afterword by Louise Borden. “There is originality and a childlike humor in both the amusing antics and engaging pictures.”—Booklist A lonely giraffe with no playmates meets nine monkeys with no home. Can there be a happy ending? Of course there can—one of the monkeys is Curious George! This is the first story to feature Curious George, and when you read it, you’ll know why children demanded that Margret and H.A. Rey give him his very own adventures. Enjoy the fun on every page of this playful celebration of imagination and friendship. Louise Borden, author of The Journey that Saved Curious George, has written an afterword placing Cecily G. in historical context vis-a-vis the development of Curious George and the Reys’ personal journey.

Curious George, an inquisitive monkey, causes quite a stir when he tries to make pancakes at a fundraiser for the children''s hospital.

While on a field trip to a fire station with Mrs. Gray''s class, Curious George goes off on his own and is soon at the scene of a fire, where he finds a way to be helpful.

Separated from the man in the yellow hat while at a Christmas tree farm, Curious George ends up at a hospital where he delights the child patients with his own brand of tree trimming.

Play ball! A lively storybook starring the “adorable but trouble-making primate” (Forbes). George is going to watch a baseball game, accompanied by the man with the yellow hat. But one curious little monkey in one big stadium makes for one exciting day at the ballpark! “The only predictable thing about that dynamic monkey, Curious George, is his unpredictability.”—The New York Times

It''s Christmastime! And irrepressible, excitable Curious George has just the spirit for it. He can''t wait to help his best friend, The Man with the Yellow Hat, pick out their holiday tree. At the tree farm, however, amid all the excitement of finding the perfect specimen, George gets carried away, as usual--atop his favorite tree! Hiding in the tree''s branches, George finds himself delivered to the local children''s hospital, where his tree trimming antics cheerthe children and he gets to meet a jolly man in a bright red suit.

When a cuddly koala takes an interest in George''s snack at the zoo, George is happy to share. In fact, George is happy to share with ALL the animals! Following a trail of peanuts, the zookeepers soon catch up with George and discover this little monkey is good for more than just mischief.

When Curious George attends the first day of school as a special helper, he winds up creating a big mess.

Curious George explores his neighborhood in a story with lift-the-flap illustrations that also introduce basic concepts.

So many books—and one busy monkey! George is lucky to arrive at the library just in time for story hour. But it''s not easy for a little monkey to sit still too long . . . From selecting books to getting his very own library card, George''s day at the library makes reading fun for little ones.

George is lucky to arrive at the library just in time for story hour. But it’s not easy for a little monkey to sit still too long. From selecting books to getting his very own library card, George’s day at the library makes reading fun.

George''s curiosity creates chaos at a holiday parade.

While on vacation, George and the man with the yellow hat stop to see Mt. Rushmore. There''s no time to take a helicopter ride for a close-up view - the hot air balloon races are about to start! Whisked up and away at the races, a surprised George gets a close-up view of the presidents after all.

A collection of Curious George children''s books.

Tired of being treated differently by his family just because he is spotted and the other rabbits are white, Spotty sets out on his own to seek acceptance. This edition of the original 1940s classic, with its vintage pictures and optimistic ending, offers a story that still needs to be told.

A lonely giraffe teams up with the nine playful monkeys.

The adventures of the ingenious little monkey who left the jungle to live with the man in the yellow hat.

Curious George makes a messy mistake while visiting a new ice cream shop, but he redeems himself by attracting customers when he puts together a big sundae in the window.

Curious George makes a mistake in the art room of his school but finds a missing painting in time for an open house for parents of the students.