Curious George Goes Hiking

A parent might reach for this book when their child has made a well-intentioned mistake and is struggling with feelings of guilt or shame. In this classic adventure, George's curiosity gets the better of him during a hike, leading him to accidentally lose the group's entire picnic. The story gently explores the emotional dip of realizing you've messed up and disappointed your friends, but it quickly pivots to a story of resilience and redemption. George, using his cleverness, finds a way to lead everyone to safety, turning his mistake into a happy ending. It’s a perfect, low-stakes story for ages 3-7 that models how to make amends and shows that mistakes don't define you.