met Margaret (1906-1996) through mutual friends. Prior to leaving Germany in 1923 for Rio de Janeiro, H. His interest in astronomy would later lead to two books on the subject, one written for a younger audience and the other for a more advanced reader. would pass the time by studying the constellations to master four different tongues and encouraged a lifelong fascination with the study of linguistics. often visited the nearby Hagenbeck Zoo, where he perfected his animal imitations. He had a passion for animals, which could be seen in his initial drawings and the menagerie of animals he kept as pets over the years. Often referred to as the "father" of Curious George, Hans Augusto Rey (1898-1977) began drawing at the age of two. As well-known author Madeleine L'Engle writes in the introduction to The Complete Adventures of Curious George, "George, like most true heroes, is a creature of action he acts, rather than being acted upon." and Margaret Rey, Curious George retains his appeal because he is like a universal child who often does what his readers are too afraid to do. The hero of seven books for children co-created by H. Since 1941, when Curious George was first introduced in an eponymous children's book, the mischievous monkey has been embraced by children and adults alike and has become a cultural icon.
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