Richard Scarry

Richard Scarry

  • 5 stars across 200 books
Born in Boston in 1919, Richard Scarry is one of America’s best-known author/ illustrators. He started his artistic career drawing maps and graphics for the US Army in the Second World War, before moving into commercial art and then getting his first book published in 1951.

Over one hundred years later, Richard Scarry’s books have been translated into 30 languages and are still delighting young readers today. Richard’s son Huck took on Richard’s work after his death in 1994 and has written and illustrated numerous books with his father’s charming characters.

Famous for his large-format educational books, the best-known of which are Richard Scarry’s Busy, Busy World and What do People Do All Day? Richard Scarry’s picture books are packed full of detail and fun for children to pore over.

His distinctive and lovable animal characters are just like real people going about their normal lives - from pig butchers in Busytown to fox repairmen and bear teachers. The books teach children about every day life and also early learning concepts such as spelling, first words and counting, and even good manners too!

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10th July 2018

The Night Before the Night Before Christmas

A brilliantly funny picture book about what happens the night before Christmas Eve - from the bestselling author of ... MoreThe Night Before the Night Before Christmas

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8th October 2015

What Do People Do All Day?

Now available in this beautiful hardback gift edition. Packed with things to spot on every page, this picture book class... MoreWhat Do People Do All Day?

(7 reviews) Review
2nd August 2011

Richard Scarry's ABC Word Book

The antics in this book will keep children entertained for hours. It is suitable for children aged 4 to 7 years old. The... MoreRichard Scarry's ABC Word Book

(2 reviews) Review
7th July 2011

Planes and Rockets and Things That Fly

An amazing new Richard Scarry collection filled with hilarious stories about jet planes, rockets, spacecraft and other t... MorePlanes and Rockets and Things That Fly

(2 reviews) Review
20th September 2018

Lowly Worm’s ABC

Learn your ABC from apple to car with Richard Scarry and Lowly Worm! Join Lowly Worm and learn your ABC with t... MoreLowly Worm’s ABC

(2 reviews) Review
29th September 2011

Richard Scarry's Great Big Mystery Book

A great new edition of this classic Scarry title, with a beautiful, retro cover. Sam Cat and Dudley Pig are on... MoreRichard Scarry's Great Big Mystery Book

(1 review) Review
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