Curious George Discovers the Rainbow
Curious George New Adventures Series
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What’s inside...
In this exciting new Curious George series all about discovery, George's city friends Betsy and Steve are taking their first trip to visit him in the country. When a light rain casts a stunning rainbow in the sky, George is introduced to all the beautiful colors of the spectrum! Come along as he chases the rainbow for his pot of gold and learns all about how rainbows occur and even how to create his own. Based on the Emmy-winning PBS show, this story is filled to the brim with additional facts, real photos, experiments, activities, and more. Learning about science has never been so much fun!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Curious George
The Man With The Yellow Hat
Discussion points
What colors do you see in the rainbow that George discovers? How do they make you feel?
Why do you think George was curious about the rainbow? What makes you curious?
How did George try to make his own rainbow? What would you do to make a rainbow?
How did the people in the story react to George’s discovery? How do you think you would react?
What do you think is the message about trying new things and exploring? How can we apply that to our own lives?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, encourage your child to think about what they know about rainbows and reflect on their natural curiosity about the world.
While reading, pause at key moments in the story to ask predictive questions, like ‘What do you think George will do next?’
Point out the colorful illustrations as you read. This not only supports engagement with the story’s visual elements but also deepens understanding of the text.
After reading, connect the story to your child’s experiences by discussing any moments of curiosity or discovery they’ve had similar to George’s.
Promote creativity by asking your child to draw their version of a rainbow or to think about other natural phenomena they are curious about.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Exploration
Explanation: Throughout the story, Curious George's fascination with rainbows leads him on an exciting adventure to learn how they are formed.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to explore and ask questions about the natural world around them, fostering a lifelong love for learning and discovery.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: George uses various objects and experiments to create his own rainbow, demonstrating problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to approach challenges creatively, using the resources they have at hand to find solutions.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Despite initial failures, George does not give up on trying to understand how rainbows work, showing determination.
Real-World Application: It teaches children the importance of persistence and resilience when faced with difficulties.
Example Lesson: Scientific Inquiry
Explanation: The book introduces basic scientific principles such as light refraction and weather conditions involved in rainbow formation.
Real-World Application: Children can apply scientific thinking to explore and understand various phenomena they observe every day.
Example Lesson: Joy in Learning
Explanation: George’s excitement and satisfaction in learning about rainbows convey a positive message about the joys of learning.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to find joy and enthusiasm in educational activities and new experiences.