Curious George

Ages 2–5

American accent PBS Kids Based on classic books

Channel info

Run by: A PBS Kids production, based on the classic book series by H.A. and Margret Rey.

Why we picked it: Genuine literary pedigree (the original books date to the 1940s) with real broadcaster backing and decades of trust.

Apple Pie Baking & Mistaking

George goes to school

Two good starting points — the channel has plenty more if these land well with your child.

Did you know? The original Curious George books were written by H.A. and Margret Rey, who fled Paris by bicycle just ahead of the Nazi invasion in 1940, carrying the original manuscript with them.