Families who loved Curious George at the Baseball Game by H. A. Rey often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child's boundless energy or 'helpful' intentions have recently led to a public mishap. It is the perfect choice for a child who feels a surge of shame after getting carried away in a crowd, as it provides a safe space to discuss how curiosity is a gift even when it requires boundaries. In this story, George's excitement at a baseball game leads to a series of chaotic events, but the narrative focuses on the joy of the experience and the ultimate resolution. While the setting is a sporting event, the heart of the book is about social navigation and the grace given to those who are still learning the rules of the world. It is developmentally ideal for preschoolers and early elementary students who are beginning to attend larger community events. Parents will appreciate the way the Man in the Yellow Hat remains a calm, grounding presence, modeling how to handle a child's mistakes with patience rather than anger.
