THE JOURNEY THAT SAVED CURIOUS GEORGE: THE TRUE WARTIME ESCAPE OF MARGRET AND H.A. REY

THE JOURNEY THAT SAVED CURIOUS GEORGE: THE TRUE WARTIME ESCAPE OF MARGRET AND H.A. REY by Louise Borden. Illustrated by Allan Drummond.

What child doesn't love the antics of Curious George? We have spent countless hours reading and chanting together over and over, " George was a good little monkey but always very curious." So what does Curious George have to do with war?

In this remarkable children's book, The Journey That Saved Curious George by Louise Borden, we learn that H.A. and Margret Rey (authors of Curious George) were German born Jews living in Paris during WWII. When the Nazis turned their attention to France the Reys began their escape to the U.S.

Even though it looks like a Curious George book this book is not written on a Curious George age level. It is chock full of information, pictures, and well done cartoon illustrations by Allan Drummond. You might be able to read-a-loud in several sittings to a younger elementary age child, but I would say this book would be most appreciated by a mid to upper elementary age child. If your jr. higher or high schooler grew up loving Curious George even they may be fascinated to see what the Reys endured!

Alongside Activity- 1. Enjoy reading a Curious George book together! 2.Part of the Reys journey was by bicycle. Take a bike ride together! 3. Trace the route the Reys followed on a map.