Hooray For Monkeys! Curious George Comes to the Chrysler

      On Thursday, I was excited to get a tour of the newly opened exhibition Curious George Saves The Day: The Art of Margret and H. A. Rey.  The exhibit, which opened on the second floor of the Museum on April 27 follows the career of Curious George creators Margret and H. A. Rey and reveals their determination and courage during a daring escape from Nazi controlled Europe.  The exhibition combines the Rey's  original artwork with archival documentation of their escape from Europe.  Young visitors are sure to enjoy a number of impressive structures that recreate scenes from the Rey's work, and perhaps best of all, a fun reading room  featuring copies of some of Curious George's best adventures.

      Regular blog readers might already know that here in the Library we've got a soft spot for monkeys, so I happen to know that Curious George and his fellow Rey creations will find number of primate friends in the galleries.  This week,  for a little Friday fun - or if you will, monkey business - I thought I'd offer a challenge to our fearless readers.  Can you tell me which work in the galleries is home to this little fellow?

If you think you know where this fellow can be found  and  one other monkey who finds a home in the Chrysler collection, post a comment with the title of both works below. First correct post wins!  Next week I'll announce the  answers.  In the meantime, I hope you'll stop in and see Curious George Saves The Day - and remember, we also always have great illustrated books for readers of all ages in the Library!  Well-behaved curious monkeys always welcome.

 - LC

Item of The Week

Only 19 years old, Rosa Bonheur made her first entry into the Paris Salon of 1841 with “Rabbits Nibbling Carrots.” Her handling of light, color, balance and texture were well beyond her years. In that same year, Bonheur began to show and sell her bronze animals, which became wildly popular. This was the beginning of a long and full career. Bonheur worked steadily until her death in 1899. Her drawings, paintings and bronzes remain popular – particularly those of animals.

Do you know a child who loves animals and art? We’ve got a book for them! Portraits of Women Artists for Children: Rosa Bonheur is a full picture of the life of the artist in a shorter form. The book is full of surprises and fun trivia. Did you know that the Bonheur family kept a sheep in a 6th-floor apartment? Did you know that Rosa Bonheur painted publicity photos for Buffalo Bill? Please stop by the Jean Outland Chrysler Library and check out our new collection of children’s books!

By Library Assistant Sara Mason