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H. A. Rey

1898–1977

1 series 7 books in order

Hans Augusto "H.A." Rey, born Hans Augusto Reyersbach in Hamburg, Germany, and living from 1898 to 1977, was a children's illustrator and writer. Together with his wife Margret Rey, he authored and illustrated children's books, best known for the Curious George series. Hans and Margret met in Brazil, where Hans was a salesman and Margret had gone to escape the rise of Nazism; they married in 1935 and moved to Paris that same year.

Born
1898
Known for
Curious George

Series by H. A. Rey

Curious George

7 books in order · 1941–1966

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How many books has H. A. Rey written?

We list 7 books by H. A. Rey across 1 series, published between 1941–1966 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read H. A. Rey's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Curious George Takes a Job.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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