Publisher Description

Welcome to the busy world of Richard Scarry! New in picture book format, every page is packed with pictures and zany stories, with lots of details to spot.
There are fifteen fabulous Scarry stories in this hilarious book. Read how Rabbit gets stuck to the road, and how little Tanglefoot trips over everything in sight! With stories such as 'The Talking Bread' and 'Uncle Willie and the Pirates', there is enough action here to satisfy the most demanding reader.

Author Biography

Born in Boston in 1919, Richard Scarry's drawing talent led him to study at the Boston Museum School. He began his career in New York City as an illustrator and freelance artist, and in 1963 he published his first book, The Best Word Book Ever, which became an international best-seller.

Review

"Richard Scarry's brilliant books are full of wonder and mayhem, and have been a favourite with children for generations." – Junior magazinePraise for the Busytown series:"If there was ever a primary school library must-have, it is the late Richard Scarry's Busytown series." – TES

Long Description

Welcome to the busy world of Richard Scarry! New in picture book format, every page is packed with pictures and zany stories, with lots of details to spot. There are fifteen fabulous Scarry stories in this hilarious book. Read how Rabbit gets stuck to the road, and how little Tanglefoot trips over everything in sight! With stories such as 'The Talking Bread' and 'Uncle Willie and the Pirates', there is enough action here to satisfy the most demanding reader.

Review Quote

SRichard Scarry "s brilliant books are full of wonder and mayhem, and have been a favourite with children for generations. " Junior magazine Praise for the Busytown series: SIf there was ever a primary school library must-have, it is the late Richard Scarry "s Busytown series. " TES

Feature

* The relaunch has brought Richard Scarry to a new generation of readers * Familiar characters and busy illustrations make Richard Scarry a permanent fixture on children's bookcases all over the world * Retains all the charm of the originals, appealing to adults with a nostalgic, retro feel * Also available: Best Bedtime Stories Ever (978-0-00-741356-0), The Night Before the Night Before Christmas (978-0-00-738219-4), Cars and Trucks and Things That Go (978-0-00-735738-3), What Do People Do All Day? (978-0-00-735369-9)

Description for Sales People

Welcome to the busy world of Richard Scarry! New in picture book format, every page is packed with pictures and zany stories, with lots of details to spot. There are fifteen fabulous Scarry stories in this hilarious book. Read how Rabbit gets stuck to the road, and how little Tanglefoot trips over everything in sight! With stories such as 'The Talking Bread' and 'Uncle Willie and the Pirates', there is enough action here to satisfy the most demanding reader. * The relaunch has brought Richard Scarry to a new generation of readers * Familiar characters and busy illustrations make Richard Scarry a permanent fixture on children's bookcases all over the world * Retains all the charm of the originals, appealing to adults with a nostalgic, retro feel * Also available: Best Bedtime Stories Ever (978-0-00-741356-0), The Night Before the Night Before Christmas (978-0-00-738219-4), Cars and Trucks and Things That Go (978-0-00-735738-3), What Do People Do All Day? (978-0-00-735369-9)

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