Curious George Publisher Sues Jews For Jesus
Houghton Mifflin Accuses Jews For Jesus Of Stealing Character 
Posted: 2:53 p.m. EDT September 4, 2001

NEW YORK -- Curious George isn't affiliated with Jews for Jesus. 

So says a lawsuit filed today in federal court in New York City by the
publisher of Curious George children's books. 

Houghton Mifflin accuses Jews for Jesus of stealing the character for
pamphlets distributed to pedestrians in New York City, Minneapolis and
possibly other cities. 

The "Are you Curious?" pamphlets depict a cartoon monkey reading the
Bible. Readers are told, "You can't find something if you're not willing
to search. Even a silly little monkey like George could figure that out!" 

The suit seeks an injunction barring Jews for Jesus from using Curious
George. It also demands damages of at least $500,000. 

A Jews for Jesus spokeswoman had no immediate comment. 

Copyright 2001 by the Associated Press