“You are the same today as you’ll be in five years except for two things: the books you read and the people you meet.”
Charlie “Tremendous” Jones
Is it true? Most would agree that people can definitely cause us to change. What about books? How many books have you read that have changed or significantly impacted your life? Who would you be today if you had not read them? Who would you be today if could NOT read at all? Yep – books change us!
Don’t let the summer go by without spending time reading to your children. By doing so you will create a life long love for reading along with the unlimited potential to become people of significance who lead rich full lives that will in turn affect others.
Here’s a fun little bit of history that can also be a great series of enjoyable reading for starters!
Cecily G. and the Nine Monkeys
This 1939 children’s short story was written and illustrated by German-Brazilian author H.A. Rey. It is the first story to include Rey’s now-famous character, Curious George. The story follows the exploits of Cecily Giraffe, or simply “Cecily G.” for short. She is saddened by the loss of her fellow jungle animals and family, all of whom had been captured and placed in a zoo.
In another section of the jungle lived a female monkey named Mother Pamplemoose. She and her eight offspring were left homeless by the loss of all the trees in their forest due to woodcutters. It is here the character of Curious George is introduced, who declares that it is time for the family to pack their belongings and move on.
Check out the book and find out what adventures await this family!
After you fall in love with the little mischievous fellow, you’ll want to read all the seven originals.
- Curious George (1941)
- Curious George Takes a Job (1947)
- Curious George Rides a Bike (1952)
- Curious George Gets a Medal (1957)
- Curious George Flies a Kite (1958)
- Curious George Learns the Alphabet (1963)
- Curious George Goes to the Hospital (1966)
Do you have a favorite Curious George book? Do you have a favorite children’s book? Tell us in the comments below!
Happy Reading!