Curious George Goes to the Hospital

Title: Curious George Goes To The Hospital
Author: Margaret & H.A. Rey
Genre: Fable
Age Level: Toddler to Seven Years Old
Characters: Curious George, the Man With The Yellow Hat, Doctor Baker, and Betsy
Plot: In this story, Curious George is curious about the man with the yellow hat's puzzle. The monkey accidentally swallows a puzzle piece and becomes ill. The man with the yellow hat calls Doctor Baker and he makes an x-ray of the monkey's abdomen. The x-ray reveals that Curious George swallowed a puzzle piece. The monkey is admitted to the hospital where he meets several children his age. George stays the night in the hospital. The next morning, he is prepared for surgery. Doctor Baker explains that a tube will be inserted down the monkey's throat and the piece will be removed. A few hours later, George wakes up in pain. He sleeps the rest of the day. The next morning, George feels better and has loads of fun. He goes to the playroom and meets a girl named Betsy who is very sad. No matter how silly George acts, he can not get her to smile. After playing with all of the children, Curious George tries out a vacant wheelchair. Unfortunately, the little monkey loses control and ends up crashing. The mayor was touring the hospital, when the wheelchair crashed into the meal carts, and George landed in the mayor's arms. At first, everyone is terribly upset, but then laughter is heard. The mayor and the crowd look up and see Betsy laughing hysterically. George is then forgiven because no one was able to make Betsy happy. However, George had finally made her happy.
Precautions: This classic children's book is good for the whole family. Curious George is a fun-loving monkey who gets caught in some bad situations but makes the best out of them. He is very curious.
Ratings: This story would be a great book to read if you have children. My Mother used to sit me down on her lap and read me books such as this one. It creates a great moment to bond with your child and have a little fun. Also, the pictures in this book are phenomenal. The drawings will simply delight you as they compliment the text. Curious George is good for all ages and even for those who don't have children. Be curious!