1. What was the original name for Curious George? Curious George’s original name was Fifi. (Via KidReads.Com)
2. Where did author Ludwig Bemelmans write his first book and what was it? By the end of World War I, Bemelmans was a U.S. citizen. He returned to New York and continued to work in hotels and restaurants. Since his arrival in America, Bemelmans had been honing his artistic skills, taking art lessons when he could afford them… Bemelmans’ first children’s book, HANSI, was published by Viking in 1934 but we may recognize him as the quintessential author of the travels of a little French Orphan named Madeline. (Via KidsRead.Com)
3. Where did A.A. Milne purchase the stuffed Edward Bear that would soon after become his famous muse? Pooh was purchased at Harrod’s department store in London and given by A.A. Milne to his son Christopher Robin on his first birthday, August 21, 1921 and became the central character of the famed Winnie the Pooh stories. He was called Edward (proper form of Teddy) Bear at the time. (Via ClassicPooh.Com)

Related Links;
Pete’s Tavern | Grammercy Park, New York City
Harrod’s of London