Curious George Visits a Toy Shop

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Dec 2, 2023

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The inquisitive little monkey gets himself into trouble… again! George and the man with the yellow hat go to the opening of a brand new toy shop, but George is so impatient that he sneaks in early. He finds a wonderland filled with hula hoops, balls and puppets! And George just can’t keep his paws to himself…
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