Publisher Description

A great new edition of this classic Scarry title, with a beautiful, retro cover.
Sam Cat and Dudley Pig are on the trail of a thief!

The perfect gift for any child or Scarry collector, The Great Big Mystery book is a collection of Richard Scarry's mystery stories starring the loveable Sam and Dudley.

Packed full with all the original artwork, this beautiful book will be treasured for years to come.

Notes

A new edition of this classic Scarry title, with a retro cover.

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

A great new edition of this classic Scarry title, with a beautiful, retro cover. Sam Cat and Dudley Pig are on the trail of a thief! The perfect gift for any child or Scarry collector, The Great Big Mystery book is a collection of Richard Scarry's mystery stories starring the loveable Sam and Duddley. Packed full with all the original artwork, this beautiful book will be treasured for years to come.

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), Funniest Storybook Ever (978-0-00-741355-3)

Description for Sales People

A great new edition of this classic Scarry title, with a beautiful, retro cover. Sam Cat and Dudley Pig are on the trail of a thief! The perfect gift for any child or Scarry collector, The Great Big Mystery book is a collection of Richard Scarry's mystery stories starring the loveable Sam and Duddley. Packed full with all the original artwork, this beautiful book will be treasured for years to come. * 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), Funniest Storybook Ever (978-0-00-741355-3)

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