Keep Curious And Carry A Banana: Wisdom From the World of Curious George

Reviewed by: Carla McAllister - New Gloucester Public Library, New Gloucester, Maine, Choose Library District

Review Date: September 16, 2016

Review

This slim volume sports Curious George yellow covers and the classic red on the spine. It immediately grabs one's attention and lets you know what is in store. In the fashion of Keep Calm and Carry On and other inspirational offerings, authors Martin and Charlesworth have collaborated with illustrator H.A. Rey to give motivational advice opposite suitable illustrations in each page spread. With lots of pastel colors and our lovable George in each picture, it is all very soothing and amusing. One is advised to be creative, positive, balanced and open to all things new and George's smiling impish face portrays his willingness to attempt all of these suggestions. This is suitable for nearly every age and one might be unsure how to catalog it for one's library shelves; philosophy, humor, spirituality...the choices are myriad.

Overall Book Score: very good