![]() ![]() The book was first published in 1939 France under the name Rafi et les 9 Singes. They named her Rafi and included a cast of monkeys: Madame Pamplemoose, Zozo, Sirocco, Zig Zag, Cactus, Carabaa, Carabee, Caraboo, and Fifi. This giraffe became the inspiration for their very first children's book. One day Hans drew a sweet cartoon giraffe and later it was published in a magazine. When they lived in Brazil they were surrounded by all types of monkeys, and even had two tiny ones as pets!Īfter their marriage in 1936 they moved to Paris, France where they could earn a living in the arts. ![]() ![]() When ever they were in a new city they would always make a point of visiting the local zoo where they would draw and take photographs of the animals. Both became writers and artist who eventually traveled the world together. As children they would visit the Hagenbeck Zoo. Margarete and Hans Augusto Reyersbach were both born in Hamburg Germany. In that story, one of the monkeys, Fifi would later become known as Curious George. I was then surprised to learn this book is where Curious George was first imagined! The history of the Rey's lives and how Curious George came to be is heartwarming. ![]() and the 9 Monkeys and was thrilled to learn that this was the first children's book written by Margret and Hans Rey, the creators of the lovable Curious George. ![]()
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