journey that saved Curious George

Story about how Margret and H.A. Rey escaped from Nazi-occupied France in 1940 with the manuscripts that would become their picture books about Curious George, the little monkey. In 1940, Hans and Margret Rey fled their Paris home and began their harrowing journey on bicycles, pedaling to Southern France with children's book manuscripts among their few possessions. Louise Borden uses primary resources, including Hans Rey's pocket diaries, to tell this true story. The format resembles a travel journal and includes full-colour illustrations, original photos and actual ticket stubs.