Curious George: Sweet Surprise (I Can Read Comics Level 2)
Curious George Series
What’s inside...
Curious George: Sweet Surprise presents everyone’s favorite curious monkey in a short graphic‐novel format designed for emerging readers. When George smells something delicious coming from Chef Pisghetti’s kitchen, he tries to help with baking a special cake—but his curiosity leads to a sugary mix-up that must be fixed before the surprise is ruined. Panels, speech balloons, and sound effects guide children through the sequential art while reinforcing vocabulary and story structure.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Curious George
The Man With The Yellow Hat
Discussion points
Why did George want to help Chef Pisghetti?
What could George have done differently?
How did Chef Pisghetti react when things went wrong?
Have you ever fixed a mistake like George did?
Tip: Role play these questions
Act out sound effects together to reinforce comprehension.
Compare cooking at home to the story’s kitchen scene.
Praise children for suggesting positive solutions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Own up to mistakes
Explanation: George admits the batter accident and offers to help fix it.
Real-World Application: Children learn to say sorry and take corrective action.
Example Lesson: Teamwork solves problems
Explanation: George and Chef Pisghetti work together to bake a new cake.
Real-World Application: Kids see the value of asking for help and collaborating.
Example Lesson: Curiosity is valuable but needs caution
Explanation: George’s curiosity leads him to explore but also to think before acting next time.
Real-World Application: Children balance exploration with safety rules.