Well if the title of this post doesn’t say “Children’s Book,” I don’t know what does! The truth is that Curious George is as much a staple for American kids as apple pie. In fact, for most US children, Curious George television shows and stories are some of the first to be introduced. As parents, we can well remember the beloved monkey and the man with the yellow hat, navigating through their sordid adventures and comical mishaps. But Curious George almost… wasn’t , because his creator; H.A. Rey, had a narrow escape from the Nazis 76 years ago! I was intrigued as I began to uncover more and more of the back story of this fascinating author. His talents, life on three continents, pet monkeys, published books, and finally, his long and arduous escape on bicycle from the Nazis! Imagine how many talents and contributions such as Curious George were lost to that tragic holocaust. Thankfully, the story of H.A. Rey is one to be told!