This is the brilliant, beloved classic that started it all! Meet George, a good little monkey who lives in the lush jungle but possesses a wildly insatiable curiosity. When the famous man in the yellow hat brings George across the ocean to live in a big city, the little monkey's boundless inquisitiveness immediately leads to spectacular trouble. Despite always trying his very best to be good, George simply cannot resist seeing how things work. His first major adventure includes a daring swim in the deep ocean, a dramatic escape from the local jail, and a breathtaking, high-flying ride dangling from a massive bunch of colorful balloons! This foundational story introduces the world to the most lovable troublemaker in children's literature. You will laugh out loud as you watch him navigate a completely new world, proving that a healthy dose of curiosity makes life an incredibly fun, unpredictable ride.