Curious George Rides a Bike
By H.A. Rey
The Story
A curious monkey gets a new bicycle and, ignoring a warning not to wander far, rides off through the neighborhood — helping a paperboy, offering an ostrich a bugle, and getting into more mischief than he bargained for.
Why It's Special
For the kid who can't resist doing the one thing they were just told not to do, George's bike ride feels like watching their own impulses play out on the page.
- Big idea: Curiosity gets you into trouble and into adventure — sometimes in the very same moment.
- Vibes: Playful, meandering, gently chaotic — classic Rey warmth with a wheelie or two.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy funny animal stories
- like to act out bike rides and adventures
- are working on understanding why rules matter
- respond well to a curious character who means well
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What happened when George rode his bike farther than the Man with the Yellow Hat told him to?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think George felt when he was helping the paperboy with his route?
- Real-life connection: Has anyone ever told you not to go too far, and you wanted to anyway?
- Imagination: If you offered an ostrich a bugle, what do you think it would do with it?
- Story & problem-solving: How do you think George helped the bear get down from the tree?
