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Pretzel (Curious George) Paperback – Picture Book, August 25, 1997
From the creators of Curious George, this is the happily-ever-after story of Pretzel, the longest dachshund in the world, and the lengths he goes for puppy love. The inspiration for Pretzel and the Puppies, streaming on Apple TV+.
One morning in May five little dachshunds are born. One grows up to be the longest of all! Pretzel easily wins a blue ribbon at the dog show and the admiration of everyone—everyone except Greta, the little dachshund across the street, who doesn't care for long dogs. But Pretzel is able to use his unique gift to win Greta over, and before long they have puppies of their very own.
This story that begins and ends with puppies is perfect for dog lovers, fans of Margret and H. A. Rey’s picture books, and anyone who is a little bit different and special in their own way.
Pretzel, Greta, and their adorable puppies return in the sequel, Pretzel and the Puppies.
- Print length32 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelPreschool - 3
- Lexile measureAD460L
- Dimensions6.56 x 0.17 x 8.5 inches
- PublisherClarion Books
- Publication dateAugust 25, 1997
- ISBN-100395837332
- ISBN-13978-0395837337
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Margret and H. A. Rey created many books during their lives together, including Curious George, one of the most treasured classics of all time, as well as other favorites like Pretzel, Spotty, and Find the Constellations. They had many pets—including two marmoset monkeys that joined them on one of their steamship journeys across the Atlantic. Committed philanthropists in their own lives, a portion of proceeds from each Curious George book sold flows to the Curious George Foundation, which funds programs for children that encourage inquisitiveness in learning and exploring. Curious George has been successfully adapted into a major motion picture and an Emmy-winning television show on PBS and “Pretzel and the Puppies,” based on their picture books, is a streaming series on Apple TV+. www.curiousgeorge.com www.pretzelandthepuppies.com
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- Publisher : Clarion Books; Curious George edition (August 25, 1997)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 32 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0395837332
- ISBN-13 : 978-0395837337
- Reading age : 2 - 7 years, from customers
- Lexile measure : AD460L
- Grade level : Preschool - 3
- Item Weight : 3.21 ounces
- Dimensions : 6.56 x 0.17 x 8.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #848,758 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #4,382 in Children's Dog Books (Books)
- #6,031 in Children's Classics
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Margarete Elisabeth Waldstein (who would be known to most of the world as Margret Rey) was born in Hamburg on May 16, 1906. Her future husband, Hans Augusto Rey, was born on September 16, 1898, in Hamburg, Germany. He grew up there near the world-famous Hagenbeck Zoo, and developed a lifelong love for animals and drawing. The two met briefly when Margret was a young girl, before she left Hamburg to study art. They were reunited in 1935 in Rio de Janeiro, where Hans was selling bathtubs as part of a family business and Margret was escaping the political climate in Germany. Margret convinced Hans to leave the family business, and soon they were working together on a variety of projects.
Hans and Margret were married in Brazil on August 16, 1935, and they moved to Paris after falling in love with the city during their European honeymoon. It was there that Hans published his first children's book, after a French publisher saw his newspaper cartoons of a giraffe and asked him to expand upon them. Raffy and the Nine Monkeys (Cecily G. and the Nine Monkeys in the British and American editions) was the result, and it marked the debut of a mischievous monkey named Curious George.
After Raffy and the Nine Monkeys was published, the Reys decided that Curious George deserved a book of his own, so they began work on a manuscript that featured the lovable and exceedingly curious little monkey. But the late 1930s and early '40s were a tumultuous time in Europe, and before the new manuscript could be published, the Reys--both German Jews--found themselves in a horrible situation. Hitler and his Nazi party were tearing through Europe, and they were poised to take control of Paris.
Knowing that they must escape before the Nazis took power, Hans cobbled together two bicycles out of spare parts. Early in the morning of June 14, 1940, the Reys set off on their bicycles. They brought very little with them on their predawn flight -- only warm coats, a bit of food, and five manuscripts, one of which was Curious George. The Nazis entered Paris just hours later, but the Reys were already on their way out. They rode their makeshift bicycles for four long days until reaching the French-Spanish border, where they sold them for train fare to Lisbon. From there they made their way to Brazil and on to New York City, beginning a whole new life as children's book authors.
Curious George was published by Houghton Mifflin in 1941, and for sixty years these books have been capturing the hearts and minds of readers throughout the world. All the Curious George books, including the seven original stories by Margret and Hans, have sold more than twenty-five million copies. So popular that his original story has never been out of print, George has become one of the most beloved and recognizable characters in children's literature. His adventures have been translated into many languages, including Japanese, French, Afrikaans, Portuguese, Swedish, German, Chinese, Danish, and Norwegian.
Although both of the Reys have passed away -- Hans in 1977 and Margret in 1996--George lives on in the Curious George Foundation. Established in 1989, this foundation funds programs for children that share Curious George's irresistible qualities--ingenuity, opportunity, determination, and curiosity in learning and exploring. Much consideration is given to programs that benefit animals, through preservation as well as the prevention of cruelty to animals. The foundation supports community outreach programs that emphasize the importance of family, from counseling to peer support groups.
Hans Augusto Rey was born in Hamburg, Germany in 1898. As a child, he spent much of his free time in that city's famous Hagenbeck Zoo drawing animals. After serving in the army during World War I, he studied philology and natural science at the University of Hamburg. He then married Margret Rey and they moved to Montmartre for four years. The manuscript for the first Curious George books was one of the few items the Reys carried with them on their bicycles when they escaped from Paris in 1940. Eventually, they made their way to the United States, and Curious George was published in 1941. Curious George has been published in many languages, including French, German, Japanese, Afrikaans, and Norwegian. Additional Curious George books followed, as well as such other favorites as CECILY G. AND THE NINE MONKEYS and FIND THE CONSTELLATIONS.
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Customers find the story cute, adorable, and sweet. They also say the illustrations are charming and the book is great for children of all ages. Readers mention the book has a nice lesson.
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Customers find the story cute, adorable, and charming. They say the book is simple and sweet. Readers also mention the story itself is a great addition to their son's Curious George collection and a wonderful gift for any dachshund lover.
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Pretzel (Curious George) Hardcover – August 25, 1997
by Margret Rey (Author), H. A. Rey (Illustrator)
I'm very impressed with the condition of this book. This book Is much older & has been very well taken care of. This is the Story of Pretzel Written By Margret Rey. This book is missing the outer coverlet that goes over the hard cover. On the inside someone had wrote a first name. Other than those 2 minor things this book is perfect. I am truly amazed at the condition. This book was requested by my son and I purchased it & the stuffed animal Pretzel for him as well. This is a very cute little story of a dachshund in love with another dachshund from across the street. The illustrations in this book are illustrated by H. A. Rey & are all perfect. I love books. When I can find gently used books in great condition I buy them as they have alot of life and enjoyment left in them. I will be including a video and photos with this reviews as I feel it is well deserved.
Quality: 5/5
Design: 5/5
Value: 5/5
Function: 5/5
Pro's:
*Excellent gently used condition.
*Cute story.
*Well taken care of.
*Years of enjoyment left in this book.
Con's:
*None.
Overall I'm very satisfied with this Gently used copy of Pretzel. It has exceeded all of my expectations. I recommend giving gently used books like this Pretzel a chance as it is well taken care of and will provide many years of enjoyment.
*** Disclaimer I ordered this Gently used copy of Pretzel & I enjoy being able to share my opinions and experiences with products to help other consumers in making informed purchasing decisions. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.***
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2016
Pretzel (Curious George) Hardcover – August 25, 1997
by Margret Rey (Author), H. A. Rey (Illustrator)
I'm very impressed with the condition of this book. This book Is much older & has been very well taken care of. This is the Story of Pretzel Written By Margret Rey. This book is missing the outer coverlet that goes over the hard cover. On the inside someone had wrote a first name. Other than those 2 minor things this book is perfect. I am truly amazed at the condition. This book was requested by my son and I purchased it & the stuffed animal Pretzel for him as well. This is a very cute little story of a dachshund in love with another dachshund from across the street. The illustrations in this book are illustrated by H. A. Rey & are all perfect. I love books. When I can find gently used books in great condition I buy them as they have alot of life and enjoyment left in them. I will be including a video and photos with this reviews as I feel it is well deserved.
Quality: 5/5
Design: 5/5
Value: 5/5
Function: 5/5
Pro's:
*Excellent gently used condition.
*Cute story.
*Well taken care of.
*Years of enjoyment left in this book.
Con's:
*None.
Overall I'm very satisfied with this Gently used copy of Pretzel. It has exceeded all of my expectations. I recommend giving gently used books like this Pretzel a chance as it is well taken care of and will provide many years of enjoyment.
*** Disclaimer I ordered this Gently used copy of Pretzel & I enjoy being able to share my opinions and experiences with products to help other consumers in making informed purchasing decisions. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.***
Now a days the 5yr old can read it to you. What a great joy to my heart.
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The stroy was lovely.
I read this book for my kids before sleep.
Jo from Shropshire