Orem Library

George the curious monkey borrows a bike, delivers newspapers, joins a circus, saves a bear from a tree, goes home a hero.

George's adventures with bunnies, fishing poles, and a powerful kite are told in a simplified text suitable for first-graders to read themselves.

An "homage to the power of inquisitiveness and the ways in which it deepens and improves us. Whether you're looking to improve your management style at work or you want to become a better romantic partner, this book--and its lessons on the power of curiosity--can change your life"--

"The brain is either in a reactive (no) state, which makes us rigid and self-conscious, putting us on high alert for rules and consequences; or in a receptive (yes) state, which is what enables curiosity and creativity, and fosters resilience. Most traditional learning environments--and many parenting approaches--necessarily trigger the "no" state in children (allowing teachers and school systems to assess and manage them), but parents can nurture...

Although her sisters think she is silly, Tina is a curious cow who loves to explore and try new things.

When a child is too full of questions about the world to go to sleep, her patient father offers up increasingly creative responses to his child's nighttime wonderings.

On June 14, 1940, Hans and Margret Rey fled Paris as the German army invaded the city. Escaping on bicycles, they took only winter coats and four picture books strapped to the racks. Among those books were the watercolors and a rough text for Fifi, later known to the world as Curious George. However, when Curious George was actually published in the United States in 1941, these original watercolors were not used for the printing. Hans Rey was required...

Whether he's exploring the great outdoors, skateboarding with his brother George or in pursuit of Taco Tuesday, Stuart brings his trademark heart and humor to each situation, while communicating positive messages about individuality, exploration and fair play.

Bear likes to stare becuase he is curious, but it soon gets him into trouble among other animals until a goggly-eyed frog sets him straight and Bear is soon able to make lots of friends.

Meet Bigby, a curious bear with a big appetite ... for adventure! Join him and his furry friends as they explore nature's wonders and engage in silly experiments of all kinds. Young or old, everyone can learn a thing or two from Bigby Bear and his extraordinary view of the world!