Curious George has starred in many wonderful books over the years. You can find a full list of Curious George titles at the Houghton Mifflin Web site. In addition, below are some books that will help nurture your child's interest in early science, engineering, and math learning. Look for them at your local library or bookstore.
Albert's Alphabet by Leslie Tryon
(Aladdin, 1994)
Albert, a very ingenious duck, uses a wide range of materials to build the letters of the alphabet. Your child may be inspired to build some stand-up alphabet letters, too! (Ages 3-6)
Bling Blang by Woody Guthrie
(Candlewick, 2000)
Enjoy this sing-along story about building a house. "Bling blang, hammer with my hammer. Zing-o zang-o, cutting with my saw." (Ages 3-6)
Dave's Down-to-Earth Rock Shop by Stuart J. Murphy
(HarperTrophy, 2000)
There are many different ways to sort and label the collection at the rock shop. You may enjoy other titles by Murphy in this MathStart series, as well. (Ages 4-6)
A Day in the Life of a Builder by Linda Hayward
(Dorling Kindersley, 2001)
Follow Jack through a busy workday — from making early morning phone calls, to keeping dogs from ruining wet cement, to presenting a finished house to a family. (Ages 3-6)
The Great Graph Contest by Loreen Leedy
(Holiday House, 2005)
Explore this entertaining introduction to tallies and surveys, diagrams and graphs. (Ages 4-6)
Hannah's Collections by Marthe Jocelyn
(Dutton, 2000)
Hannah collects buttons, popsicle sticks, shells, feathers, and barrettes. Which collection should she bring to show-and-tell? (Ages 4-6)
How Many Snails? A Counting Book by Paul Giganti, Jr.
(HarperTrophy, 1994)
How many snails are there? How many snails with striped shells? How many snails with striped shells and their heads sticking out? Count, classify, and enjoy these fun pictures. (Ages 4-6)
I Face the Wind by Vicki Cobb
(HarperCollins, 2003)
Part of the excellent "Vicki Cobb Science Play" series, this book invites children to learn about wind and air through simple explorations. (Ages 3-6)
Let's Try It Out with Towers and Bridges by Seymour Simon & Nicole Fauteux
(Simon & Schuster, 2003)
The outstanding "Let's Try It Out" series provides great ideas for discovering basic principles of science and engineering through play. (Ages 3-6)
The Wind Blew by Pat Hutchins
(Simon & Schuster, 1974)
Your children may want to add their own variations to this catchy predictable story. (Ages 3-6)
