In this classic Curious George adventure, George's boundless curiosity leads him from one predicament to another. After making a huge mess with a letter, causing a flood, and freeing farm animals, he finds himself at a science museum where he accidentally wreaks havoc on a dinosaur exhibit. Just when it seems he's in big trouble, the Man with the Yellow Hat reveals a special mission: Professor Wiseman needs George to be the first monkey in space. This book, published shortly before Sputnik II, captures the excitement of early space exploration through George's eyes, offering a fun story about curiosity, consequences, and unexpected heroism for children aged 4-8.
Following a day of misadventures Curious George becomes the first space monkey.