Publisher Description

Take a trip to the world of Richard Scarry and find out about all the jobs people do. From the everyday to the not so obvious.
Do you know who greets the new arrivals at a train station? Or carries the luggage onto a ship? Who saves the day when the train is going to crash? And who delivers the apples for Grandma's apple pie?
Find the answers to these questions and more with the busy residents of Busytown.

Notes

A classic, introducing the jobs people do, from the everyday to the not so obvious, to a new generation of readers. New in paperback, with a new cover design and child-friendly interior typesetting. Ages: 4+.

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.

Long Description

Take a trip to the world of Richard Scarry and find out about all the jobs people do. From the everyday to the not so obvious. Do you know who greets the new arrivals at a train station? Or carries the luggage onto a ship? Who saves the day when the train is going to crash? And who delivers the apples for Grandma's apple pie?Find the answers to these questions and more with the busy residents of Busytown.

Feature

* New in paperback. * New cover designs and new, child-friendly interior typesetting. * Retains all the charm and appeal of the originals, appealing to adults with a nostalgic, retro feel. * The title is full of action and humour, and brings together the most popular characteristics of Scarry's much-loved books. * Familiar characters and lots of details to spot mean the book will be read with affection and enthusiasm. * Brings the zany world of Richard Scarry to a new generation of readers. * Richard Scarry is an internationally renowned author and illustrator. * The trend towards the revival of classic properties makes this an ideal time to relaunch the Scarry property.

Description for Sales People

Take a trip to the world of Richard Scarry and find out about all the jobs people do. From the everyday to the not so obvious. Do you know who greets the new arrivals at a train station? Or carries the luggage onto a ship? Who saves the day when the train is going to crash? And who delivers the apples for Grandma's apple pie?Find the answers to these questions and more with the busy residents of Busytown. Gold title * New in paperback. * New cover designs and new, child-friendly interior typesetting. * Retains all the charm and appeal of the originals, appealing to adults with a nostalgic, retro feel. * The title is full of action and humour, and brings together the most popular characteristics of Scarry's much-loved books. * Familiar characters and lots of details to spot mean the book will be read with affection and enthusiasm. * Brings the zany world of Richard Scarry to a new generation of readers. * Richard Scarry is an internationally renowned author and illustrator. * The trend towards the revival of classic properties makes this an ideal time to relaunch the Scarry property.

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