This is George. He lived in Africa. He was a good little monkey, and always very curious. So starts the saga of the mischievious little monkey that has delighted story lovers for decades. In this first of the series, H.A. Rey introduces us to Curious George and the man in the yellow hat with whom George travels out of the jungle and into the wilds of the Big City. Snatched up a red balloon, George travels high above the streets of the city until he finally lights down and is rescued the man. Just one of many antics that George will experience in his 40 year romp at the pen and brush of H.A. Rey and wife Margaret. Hardcover picture book, illustrated in full color, published by Houghton Mifflin, for ages 3-8 yrs.