Curious You

May 1, 2008
PreS-Gr 2-No doubt inspired by Dr. Seuss's "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" (Random, 1990), this Curious George book speaks directly to readers with congratulations on accomplishments and encouragement to follow exciting new paths, despite inevitable setbacks. Zoehfeld's text provides positive thoughts best suited to graduates who are willing to equate themselves with the famous monkey. Rey's familiar drawings of the favorite hero are culled from past tales. Although some youngsters may relish pointing out from which stories the pictures come, the text is not geared at all to children: "You'll find the spot where you most want to land. Oh, what a place it will be! The thrill of discovery will be yours." The book is disappointing in its lack of originality."Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VA"

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