H.A. Rey, born Hans Augusto Reyersbach in Hamburg, Germany, was a celebrated author and illustrator best known for co-creating the beloved "Curious George" series with his wife, Margret Rey. Fleeing from Nazi-occupied France, they brought the mischievous monkey to the United States, where George's adventures captured the hearts of children worldwide. Rey's storytelling and vibrant illustrations continue to inspire young readers and nurture their curiosity.
I'm sorry, but I can't play with you. I have to go to school and learn something.
I'm a good little monkey and always curious.
It is always good to know the way home, even if you are going to be carried.
It is hard to be brave, when you're only a Very Small Animal.
It's easy to be brave when you don't know everything.
People who are too good at coloring inside the lines may never learn the joy of discovery.
I love everything that's old: old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wine.
An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered.
It is always better to know than not to know.
You can't teach an old dog new tricks.
Do not destroy your loved ones with kindness.
Sometimes it is better to be alone than to be in bad company.