the journey that saved curious george by louise borden

Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.** FOR ONE-TIME USE ONLY WITH ANN LEVIN’S STORY SLUGGED: CURIOUS GEORGE ** In this 1940s image released by The Jewish Museum, Margret Rey, left, and her husband H.A. Follow Hans and Margret Rey' s amazing story of fleeing their Paris home in 1940 as the German army advanced in this book that resembles a travel journal and includes original photos, reproduced ticket stubs, and more.

A perfect book for Curious George fans of all ages. Follow the Rey’s amazing story in this unique large format book that resembles a travel journal and includes full-color illustrations, original photos, actual ticket stubs and more. Archival materials introduce readers to the world of Hans and Margret Rey while Allan Drummond dramatically and colorfully illustrates their wartime trek to a new home. Louise Borden combed primary resources, including Hans Rey’s pocket diaries, to tell this dramatic true story. They began their harrowing journey on bicycles, pedaling to Southern France with children’s book manuscripts among their few possessions. In 1940, Hans and Margret Rey fled their Paris home as the German army advanced. 'About this title' may belong to another edition of this title.īook Description Hardcover. –Barbara Auerbach, New York City Public SchoolsĬopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. An appealing choice for biography assignments and units on World War II or refugees. In addition, abundant primary-source documents and photos along with original art combine to complete this attractive package. Drummond's charming watercolors appear throughout, some full page, and many sharing or framing a page of text. As a result, the book is richly detailed.

Borden spent years going through personal papers, notebooks, and photographs, and contacted people who knew the Reys.

An afterword describes the balance of their lives. From there, it was on to New York, and within a year, Curious George was published. Tirelessly cycling by day, they boarded train after train as the Nazis occupied Paris, finally sailing to Rio. By May of 1940 it was clear they must flee. It was here that they began writing children's books about a curious little monkey named Fifi. Their honeymoon in Paris lasted four years. Margaret, an old family friend, joined him in 1935, and they soon married. After serving in the German army during World War I, Hans sailed to Brazil, where he wore a big hat and sailed down the Amazon. Husband and wife were both Jewish, born in Hamburg. The book is divided into two parts: the first gives background on the couple's childhoods and early life together the second half is devoted to their dramatic escape from World War II-torn Europe.

Grade 4-8–This beautifully designed volume is a must-have for children's literature buffs.

The journey that saved curious george by louise borden