Families who loved Curious George Goes to a Chocolate Factory by Margret 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 and curiosity lead to an accidental disaster, leaving them feeling overwhelmed by the mess they have made. It is a perfect choice for navigating those moments where a 'helpful' impulse goes wrong and a child needs to see that they can still make things right. The story follows George as he visits a chocolate factory and, in his excitement to see how the machines work, accidentally speeds up the conveyor belt. While his curiosity causes a sticky crisis, his quick thinking and physical agility allow him to save the day by catching the runaway chocolates. It is a gentle, humorous exploration of curiosity, the anxiety of making a mistake, and the pride of finding a solution. This classic George adventure is ideal for preschoolers and early elementary children who are learning to balance their drive for exploration with the rules of the adult world.
