Perennial surfer dude/{\singer/songwriter} {$Jack Johnson} lends his voice to the eternally silent {%Curious George} on this collection of "Sing-A-Longs and {\Lullabies}," original material built around the famous monkey and his strange obsession with "the Man with the Yellow Hat." {@Universal Pictures} couldn't have picked a better collaborator for this {\soundtrack} to the {#Curious George} film, as {$Johnson}'s easygoing delivery and breezy demeanor match {%George}'s silent curiosity to a T. Fellow songwriters {$Ben Harper}, {$G. Love}, and {$Matt Costa} contribute three songs to the predominantly children-oriented affair, while {$Johnson} and band give up an island rendition of {$the White Stripes}' {&"We're Going to Be Friends,"} as well as the umpteenth cover of {^Schoolhouse Rock!}'s {&"Three Is the Magic Number."} Heady stuff? Not exactly, but there's not an ounce of pretense to the project, making it a fun, safe bet for kids and a forgettable -- yet not entirely unpleasant -- piece of escapism for adults. ~ James Christopher Monger, All Music Guide