(3) PS These compact books "adapted from" Rey's Anybody at Home? (Whose House?) and Where's My Baby? (Farm Babies) feature peppy rhymes, sturdy card-stock pages with lift-the-flaps, and Rey's trademark clean-lined illustrations in vibrant hues. Some of the pictures, such as the human mother with her six children, may seem old-fashioned to today's families. Review covers these titles: Farm Babies and Whose House?

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(3) PS These compact books "adapted from" Rey's Anybody at Home? (Whose House?) and Where's My Baby? (Farm Babies) feature peppy rhymes, sturdy card-stock pages with lift-the-flaps, and Rey's trademark clean-lined illustrations in vibrant hues. Some of the pictures, such as the human mother with her six children, may seem old-fashioned to today's families. Review covers these titles: Farm Babies and Whose House?

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(3) K-3 This fiftieth-anniversary edition of the story originally published to ease fears about the hospital features an afterword by Boston Children's Hospital's Dr. Frederick H. Lovejoy Jr. explaining how some things have changed ("men and women serve as both nurses and as physicians"), while others, such as the high quality of care, remain the same. A free audio download read by John Krasinski is available.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) K-3 Eight previously published stories written and illustrated "in the style of" the Reys appear in this compendium. George goes to the zoo, the dentist, a bookstore, a sleepover; chases an ice-cream truck; joins a basketball team; saves up for a toy; and writes thank-you notes. It's everything fans of these newer George stories--with their passable illustrations and bland story lines--would expect.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(3) K-3 Each of these new editions, which had previously been updated with information about Pluto, features a "bonus online planet locator." Both are fascinating books, full of scientific information, charts and diagrams, and lively illustrations. The "Planet Finder" charts in both are updated through 2026. Glos., ind. Review covers these titles: Find the Constellations and The Stars.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz | Horn Book Magazine Issue: February, 1955

(3) K-3 Each of these new editions, which had previously been updated with information about Pluto, features a "bonus online planet locator." Both are fascinating books, full of scientific information, charts and diagrams, and lively illustrations. The "Planet Finder" charts in both are updated through 2026. Glos., ind. Review covers these titles: Find the Constellations and The Stars.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz | Horn Book Magazine Issue: October, 1952

(3) K-3 This hefty collection brings together the seven original stories, with complete texts and illustrations as originally published. A new photo scrapbook by Louise Borden of the Reys' creation of the character is appended; a free audiobook, narrated by actor John Krasinski, is available with the volume. Not exactly a cozy bedtime book, but the production quality is good and the artwork clear and bright.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Mary O'Keefe Young. Written by Monica Perez. George the monkey is afraid of going to the dentist. When, however, he sees an even more frightened child, he cheers the child up--and creates chaos. In the process he discovers the dentist isn't scary after all. George's romp, in this didactic and predictable story, is accompanied by cheerful watercolor and colored-pencil illustrations reminiscent of H. A. Rey's originals.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(4) PS While these thirteen stories may look like Rey originals, none of the texts actually is. Three of the tales use Rey's illustrations; the rest are adequately rendered in his style. All the texts are adaptations; the majority adapted from George's previously published "new adventures." The stories are mostly predictable and formulaic, but for George's diehard fans this will be a welcome collection.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(3) K-3 Translated by José María Catalá. This bilingual edition of the classic story about the curious monkey includes the Spanish text beneath the original English. The translation accurately matches the pacing of the English text.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(2) K-3 This book, newly revised and updated, "is meant for people who...want to be able to go out at night and find the major constellations, for the pleasure of it." Rey presents the constellations' stars with connecting lines that make pictures of Hercules, Pegasus, etc., for ease of visualization. It's a fascinating book, full of scientific information, charts, and lively illustrations. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc. | Horn Book Magazine Issue: October, 1952

(2) K-3 Readers will certainly want to "find the constellations" after reading even a few pages of this enthralling newly updated book. Rey's directions for locating stars are so clear anyone can follow them. There are many diagrams and illustrations, including "Sky-Views" showing the heavens throughout the year and a "Planet Finder" updated through 2016. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc. | Horn Book Magazine Issue: February, 1955

(2) K-3 A gay picture book in the French manner, about a giraffe who was willing to turn her gifts to good use for the sake of her monkey friends. She acted as a bridge, a see-saw, a boat, and a fire engine, in rapid succession. Her transformations will delight children. This edition of the first story to feature Curious George includes a new afterword.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc. | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2042

(3) PS Illustrated by H. A. Rey. Billy the Bunny, trying to draw a self-portrait, is "helped" by a parade of animal friends who all try to improve his picture by adding their own features. The resulting creature looks like nothing at all: a puppygoose? a porcuphant? Billy has a little meltdown, and all ends happily with the entire crew of animals setting up easels and drawing pictures of themselves.

Reviewer: Terri Schmitz

(3) K-3 Eight complete stories, including the original Curious George, are published together in one large volume. The collection contains both well-known tales such as Katy No-Pocket and less familiar stories such as the recently discovered Whiteblack the Penguin Sees the World. With brief notes on the origins of the stories, this volume is of interest to Rey fans as well as the traditional picture book audience.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) K-3 This hefty collection brings together all seven of the original stories, with complete texts and illustrations as originally published. Included are an introduction by critic and historian Leonard S. Marcus and a retrospective photo-essay by Dee Jones about the Reys and their collaboration. Not exactly a cozy bedtime book, but the production quality is good and the artwork clear and bright.

Reviewer: Terri Schmitz

(3) K-3 Elizabite, a Venus's-flytrap, has the irritating habit of biting just about everyone and anything that gets near enough. She proves her worth one night, however, when those jaws clamp down on a burglar. Both art and rhyming text are replete with Rey's characteristic jaunty, sly humor.

Reviewer: Amy Lois Cohn

(2) PS This gift edition of the classic picture book contains a concise, informative introduction by Leonard S. Marcus, an afterword about Margaret and H. A. Rey, and the original watercolors--instead of the preseparated art used in 1941.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc. | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2041