A series well known for decades and with an International following and even a television presence, the very root of the story has been questioned in recent times. The author / illustrator couple escaped Nazi Germany on bicycles and their personal story has been told and shown in museums. When the couple gave their publishers rights to market the books, they turned it into a multimillion dollar franchise business. Most problematic is the ways in which post-colonial studies have recognized that the very essence of the story represents racist attitudes and goes against animal rights.
@graemestevens -- I know, right? Now that we take an adult perspective and one that considers the idea of animal rights, the books of the past should be considered with those lenses of seeing the world!
Every child's delight, what would I give to be able to browse around there. We never had Curious George here in SA, nor was it popular in Germany. Both my daughters are real bookworms though and would love to see this too.
I have never seen Curious Gorge books in Germany, or am I mistaken. I would love to spend some time with my granddaughter in your wonderful library, she loves books.
I don’t know Curious George but I love his corner! Your library is magical! What a wonderful place to spend hours rummaging and finding memories from our childhoods!
