The Surprise Gift

In 'The Surprise Gift,' George's insatiable curiosity leads him on an adventure of 'unwrapping' beyond just a birthday present. To distract George from a friend's gift, the Man with the Yellow Hat gives him an orange to unwrap. This sparks George's imagination, leading him to unwrap other things around the house, including wallpaper, with humorous and slightly messy consequences. The story gently explores themes of curiosity, cause and effect, and problem-solving, all within the familiar, heartwarming world of Curious George. It's a delightful read-aloud for preschoolers and early elementary children, offering a chance to discuss appropriate boundaries and the fun of discovery.

The Man with the Yellow Hat brings home a birthday present for a friend, and in an effort to distract George and prevent him from opening the gift, the man gives George an orange to "unwrap.” The curious monkey discovers that there are many other things to unwrap besides presents (like the bathroom walls with their peeling wallpaper!), but maybe not all of them can be rewrapped. Full-color activities: a matching and twenty questions game, a birthday idea space, and a think-more-about-it section.