The Boat Show (Curious George Early Reader Series) » (None)

One of the most memorable and charismatic characters in children s literature, Curious George was the creation of the talented husband-and-wife team H. A. and Margret Rey, who fled Nazi Germany for America. Their lovable monkey (and his mischievous exploits) have entertained several generations of readers.

When his friend Bill asks George to mind his model boat, George accidentally sinks the boat right before a model boat competition.
Experimenting with the buoyancy of his toys, though, George is able to construct another boat that floats. Level one in Houghton’s new reader line means that text is minimal and simple, perfect for readers learning to sound out words and looking at art for visual clues.
Activities include making a paper boat and experimenting with buoyancy.

Children's Literature

Based on the well-known characters created by Margret and H.A. Rey, this book is a companion to the television series teleplay by Raye Lankford. Curious George and his friend, the man in the yellow hat, are off to the lake to watch the boat contest. George is thrilled to see so many different kinds of boats. George promises to keep Bill's boat safe until the contest begins, but he cannot resist the opportunity of filling Bill's boats with toy cars, just like the ferry boats he saw along the river. When he sets Bill's boat off to sail, George is horrified when it sinks. He tries to make a new boat for Bill out of his toys, but that sinks too. George then figures out which of his toys float. He watches the other boats sailing on the lake. He creates a new boat for Bill based on his observations. Along with the story of George's adventure, the text contains simple instructions on how to make a paper boat and a "float or sink" experiment. Reviewer: Carol Ann Lloyd-Stanger