Curious George Saves the Day July 18, 2012

Curious George, the beloved, irrepressible monkey of children's book lore, is famous for his ability to 'save the day.' Interpreting the role he played in safeguarding his own creators in times of danger as symbolic, this exhibition, appropriate for adults and children, delves into the remarkable lives and works of Margret and H. A. Rey. The couple fled Paris in 1940 with a Curious George manuscript in their suitcase. During a tense inspection of their belongings by a border official, children's illustrations were found and they were allowed to continue on their way, eventually reaching the United States. Featuring nearly eighty original drawings and preparatory dummies for Margret and H. A. Rey children's books and documentation related to their escape from Nazi-occupied Europe, the exhibition examines the parallels between the obstacles the Reys faced and the drawings that may have saved their lives.