H. A. Rey H. A. Rey

<p><strong>Hans and Margret Rey</strong> created many books during their lives together, including <em>Curious George,</em> one of the most treasured classics of all time, as well as other favorites like <em>Spotty</em> and <em>Pretzel.</em> But it was their rambunctious little monkey who became an instantly recognizable icon. After the Reys escaped Paris by bicycle in 1940 carrying the manuscript for the original <em>Curious George, </em>the book was published in America in 1941. More than 200 Curious George titles followed, with 75 million books sold worldwide. Curious George has been successfully adapted into a major motion picture and an Emmy-winning television show on PBS.</p>