The Journey that Saved Curious George.The Journey That Saved Curious George Curious George inquisitive, mischievous monkey. [Children’s Lit.: Curious George] See : Curiosity Louise Louise (ləwēz`), 1776–1810, queen of Prussia, consort of Frederick William III; a princess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. During the Napoleonic Wars her patriotism and bravery won her lasting popularity. Borden Houghton Mifflin Houghton Mifflin Company is a leading educational publisher in the United States. The company's headquarters is located in Boston's Back Bay. It publishes textbooks, instructional technology materials, assessments, reference works, and fiction and non-fiction for both young readers 215 Park Avenue South, NY, NY 10003 www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com 0618339248 $17.00 www.amazon.com Curious George is beloved and known by adults and kids around the world--but few have heard of the history of his creators, Hans and Margret Rey, who had to flee flee v. fled , flee·ing, flees v.intr. 1. To run away, as from trouble or danger: fled from the house into the night. 2. their Paris home as the Germans invaded. Their journey on bicycles with their children's book manuscripts among their few possessions is recounted here with pictures, flare and drama. Borden uses primary resources, including Rey's own pocket diaries, to tell their tale in The Journey That Saved Curious George: The True Wartime Escape Of Margret And H.A. Rey, with Allan Drummond's drawings and vintage black and white photos throughout enhancing the biography and action. |
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