Customer Reviews
Nicer than Expected 
2007-12-29
Like so many people who grew up with Curious George, I always remembered these books, and these were always my number one favorites. When I saw that these are combined in one book, it went to the top of my wish list for Christmas, and I was delighted to receive it. Perhaps it's just been so many years since I read it, but I was drawn into the artwork even more deeply than I'd known to appreciate as a child (so apparently simple, but then so very engaging) and still giggled out loud at the stories (and wondered what would happen next since I'd forgotten). Sure, in today's times a book for children that involves snatching up a wild monkey and includes smoking or drinking probably isn't nearly as acceptable as it was in the days I grew up (just fine in my opinion, by the way), but this was for me - an all grown up kid who still loves, loves, loves the adventures of a very curious little monkey above all else, even more than I remembered. The book feels nice and hefty, and the pages are so, so smooth, too. I know the ones from the library as a kid were not nearly so smooth, so this was an extra treat!
The Classics in One Book 2007-09-07
These are great classics. Sure I wish the binding was a little stronger, but with a little care and a little finesse, these classics can be enjoyed by both parents and children for years to come.
Curious George Complete Adventures 2007-08-27
I bought this as a baby gift for a little boy. His parents were delighted and I was honored that this was going to be the first book they have read to him. I loved Curious George when I was a child and I am sure this little one will enjoy this curious and mischevious little monkey as well. After all little boys are more curious than they are mischevious, just like Curious George.
PG -- needs parental guidance in a Post-Goodall world! 
2007-07-13
Although the illustrations are irresistable, I would not recommend the content of the first few books, at least, for children without some guidance from parents/teachers. They would, however, be good springboards for discussions about changing perspectives on wildlife and animal rights. When the Reys wrote their books, human dominance and exploitation of wild animals was almost unquestioned in their culture. Today, the sight of a young chimpanzee being captured, taken to the city, given alcohol and cigarettes, being imprisoned in a jail and then a zoo and being used in the film industry is disturbing, to say the least. I could see children learning to think about animals and wildlife, and learning to empathize with other species, from these books.
All our favorites in one beautiful book. 2007-06-05
It's so nice to have all the classic Curious George stories in one, big, beautiful hardcover book. Curious George tales are timeless. This collection would certainly make a nice baby shower gift.
Our daughters love when I read these stories, they never tire of them.
nice collection 2008-07-12
This book is wonderful. I personally loved Curious George as a kid and I wanted to pass those stories along to my son, and what better way than all the original stories in one book! It takes up so much less space and costs much less than buying each book separately. Well worth the money.
Curious George for father &son 2008-06-01
I purchased this wonderful book for our 4 year old grandsons birthday. His dad's favorite toy as a small child was his stuffed Curious George which he still has at age 42. It gives us great pleasure seeing him read Curious George books to his son now many years later. This collection is great and brings back many memories.
Cuious George's Complete Adventures 2008-05-27
This hardcover book is excellent! I gave it to my nephew as a birthday present and we have been reading the stories morning, noon, and night! He cannot get enough of Curious George and this book is the perfect fit for us! This book is a must-have for any family with children that love Curious George!
Dull and strange 2008-04-14
I read a couple of these to my daughter, and they are ok. But one really struck me as uncomfortably strange - "George goes to the moon". It is about curious george taking part in experiments in space - and how much fun he has doing so.
I looked for another in the series say "curious george and the polio vaccine" or "curious george volunteers to visit the vivisectionists" or even "curious george and the bush meat trade".
I understand why we need to experiment on animals. But there is something wrong in us pretending to kids that it's fun for the animal.
great book 2008-02-25
Service by seller was nothing special - usual delivery speed. Book is great for reading to toddlers. One of the best children book ever.
