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Auctioneer George/Sock Monkey Opera

Curious George encourages children to explore science, engineering, and math in the world around them. George motivates children to expand their own investigations of the world with knowledge of basic concepts and hands-on exploration. Ages: 3-5 Educational Goal: Science, Mathematics

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Auctioneer George/Sock Monkey Opera

Season 6 Episode 3 | 24m 28s | CC

George has one dollar to buy anything he wants at the Annual Corn Roast and Attic Auction, and he sets his sights on a pair of red elephant mittens. When the Man with the Yellow Hat leaves George alone, he bids…and bids…and wins! Only, he didn't realize how bidding works, and now he owes $100./When Betsy gets the chicken pox and can't see her favorite opera she sends George in her place.

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