Children’s Book Characters Named George
Here are just a few children’s books with characters named George. Please comment below if you know of one I missed. I hope this encourages your kiddo to read!
A My Name is Alice by Jane Bayer, Illustrated by Steven Kellogg
A variety of animals parade by in this familiar jump rope alphabet song. The antics never quite quit as a parade of animals sell their wares in this wildly illustrated version of the familiar alphabet ditty and ball-bouncing game. Young readers will delight in meeting such characters as Barbara, the bear with balloons for sale in Brazil; New York Ned, the newt who owns a noodle emporium, and finally the zipper-selling Zambian zebra and zebu, Zelda and Zach.
- Other characters: Alex, Barbara, Bob, Clara, Claude, Doris, Dave, Emily, Edward, Fifi, Fred, Gertrude, George, Hannah, Henry, Ida, Ivan, Jane, John, Karen, Keith, Lucy, Luke, Maude, Martin, Nancy, Ned, Olivia, Oscar, Polly, Paul, Queenie, Quentin, Rosie, Richard, Sally, Steve, Theresa, Ted, Ursula, Ulysses, Virginia, Vinnie, Winifred, William, Xena, Xavier, Yolanda, Yancie, Zelda, & Zach
- Ratings: Amazon- 4.8 Goodreads-4.0
- 4-8 year olds or Preschool-3rd grade
- Lexile Measure: 370L
The Adventures of Captain Underpants (series) Written and Illustrated by Dav Pilkey
George and Harold are best friends who enjoy making their own comic books. Together they’ve created the greatest superhero in the history of their elementary school: Captain Underpants! His true identity is SO secret, even HE doesn’t know who he is! Tra-la-laaaaa! It’s can’t-miss fun!
- Ratings: Amazon-4.7 Goodreads-4.0
- 6-9 year olds or 2nd-4th grade
Curious George (series) by H.A. Rey
This treasured classic is where it all began for the curious, lovable monkey, Curious George. George meets the man in the yellow hat in the jungle and goes to live in a new home, but—oh, what happened! Though trying to be good, George is still very curious and takes a swim in the ocean, escapes from jail, and goes for a flying ride on a bunch of balloons.
- Ratings: Amazon-4.8 Goodreads-4.2
- 4-7 year olds or Preschool-3rd grade
- Lexile Measure: 400L
From Here to There (Inventions that Changed the Way the World Moves) by Vivian Kirkfield, Illustrated by Gilbert Ford
In a time when people believed flying was impossible, Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier proved that the sky wasn’t the limit. When most thought horseback was the only way to race, Bertha and Karl Benz fired up their engines. From the invention of the bicycle and the passenger steam locomotive, to the first liquid-fuel propelled rocket and industrial robot, inventors across the world have redefined travel. Filled with informative sidebars and colorful illustrations, this collective biography tells the story of the experiments, failures, and successes of visionaries who changed the way the world moves.
- Other characters: Karl Drais, George Stephenson, Erick Wickman, Robert Goddard, Herbert Everest, Harry Jennings, George Devol, & Raye Montague
- Ratings: Amazon-5.0 Goodreads-4.4
- 8-12 year olds or 3rd-7th grade
George’s Secret Key to the Universe (series) by Stephen Hawking, Illustrator: Garry Parsons
In their bestselling book for young readers, noted physicist Stephen Hawking and his daughter, Lucy, provide a grand and funny adventure that explains fascinating information about our universe, including Dr. Hawking’s latest ideas about black holes. It’s the story of George, who’s taken through the vastness of space by a scientist, his daughter, and their super-computer named Cosmos. George’s Secret Key to the Universe was a New York Times bestseller and a selection of Al’s Book Club on the Today show.
- Ratings: Amazon-4.6 Goodreads-4.0
- 6-10 year olds or 3rd-7th grade
- Lexile Measure: 850L
Good Job George by Jane O’Connor, Illustrator: Andrew Joyner
George is a very helpful boy. He feeds his dog, Pogo, and helps around the house. It’s no surprise everyone’s always saying, “Good job, George!” When his parents decide to paint a room in their house, he knows it is the perfect job for him. But the painting doesn’t go as planned for George, when a very hungry Pogo has different plans.
- Ratings: Amazon-4.6 Goodreads-3.5
- 3-6 year olds
It’s the First Day of Preschool, Chloe Zoe! (series) by Jane Smith
Chloe Zoe is starting preschool today, but she’s a little nervous. What if she doesn’t like it? Mommy tells her that she will get to sing songs, read stories, and paint pictures. But Chloe Zoe isn’t so sure. She’d rather stay at home and play with her little sister. Will Chloe Zoe discover how fun preschool is before the day is over?
- Including Characters: Mary Margaret and George
- Ratings: Amazon- 4.5 Goodreads- 3.7
- 4-8 year olds or Preschool-3
- Lexile Measure: AD470L
Mistakes That Worked by Charlotte Foltz Jones
SANDWICHES came about when an English earl was too busy gambling to eat his meal and needed to keep one hand free. POTATO CHIPS were first cooked by a chef who was furious when a customer complained that his fried potatoes weren’t thin enough. Coca-Cola, Silly Putty, and X rays have fascinating stories behind them too! Their unusual tales, and many more, along with hilarious cartoons and weird, amazing facts, make up this fun-filled book about everyday items that had surprisingly haphazard beginnings.
- Includes characters: Joe Gregor, Ruth Wakefield, John Pemberton, Hanson Gregory, Frank Epperson, George Crum, John Montagu, Shen Nung, Thomas Sullivan, Louis Pasteur, Charles Gerhardt, Dorothy Eustis, Alexander Fleming, Howard Florey, Ernst Chain, Norman Heatley, Wilhelm C. Roentgen, Walter F. Morrison, James Wright, Peter Hodgson, Richard James, Edouard Benedictus, James and David Gamble, Harley Procter, Arthur Scott, Spencer Silver, Joseph Priestley, Charles Goodyear, Rollin J. Reeves, George Custer, Daniel C. Major, Charles Perrault, George de Mestral, Nelson Hower, Jules Leotard, & Levi Strauss
- Ratings: Amazon-4.7 Goodreads-4.1
- 7-11 year olds or 3rd-7th grade
- Lexile Measure: 1040L
Smart George written and illustrated by Jules Feiffer
When George’s mother asks her pup to add one plus one, two plus two, and three plus three, George would rather eat, go for a walk, and take a nap. But soon George finds himself in a colorful dream about…numbers! Can George count his way out?
- Ratings: Amazon-4.2
- 4-8 year olds or Preschool-3rd
Stars of All Time (World Soccer Legends) featuring George Best by Illugi Jokulsson
Stars of All Time highlights both iconic pioneers of world soccer, including Pelé, Johan Cruyff, and Maradona, and more recent all-star players, such as Messi and Ronaldo. Young readers will learn about where each player grew up, how he made it to the top, and what makes his playing style unique. Filled with facts and illustrations, showcasing the most exciting players of the past and present, this book will wow both the soccer novice and the passionate fan.
- Ratings: Amazon-4.7
- 7-13 year olds
Superhero Max by Lawrence David
Wiffle Biffle! These words turn Max into a superhero. But can a regular boy ever learn to be himself? It’s almost Halloween, and Max still doesn’t have any friends at his new school. So when the teacher invites all the kids to come in costume for the big day, Max knows just what he’ll be. He becomes Captain Crusader, Superhero. It’s a game he loved playing with his old friends, and now his classmates all want to play with him too.
- Other characters: Ms. Slumber, Last name- Pilner, brother- Billy, Anne Marie, George, & Brad
- Ratings: Amazon- 5.0
- 5-8 year olds or Kinder-3rd
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