Publisher Description

Join Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm and all your favourite loveable haracters as they – and you – enjoy the best Christmas ever! A classic title from the bestselling and beloved Richard Scarry – the perfect Christmas gift for all ages.

Busytown is getting ready for Christmas. Join Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm as they celebrate. Including festive stories, games and Christmas songs, this book is a true celebration of the Christmas spirit – and will give every reader a warm festive glow!

Written and illustrated by the beloved and unique Richard Scarry, whose classic characters are loved and recognised the world over, this beautiful book is the perfect gift for children of any age and those who want to revel in the magic of their childhood!

Notes

Busytown is getting ready for Christmas. Join Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm as they celebrate with festive stories, games and songs.

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

PRAISE FOR RICHARD SCARRY:'A favourite of children for generations' Junior magazine'Enchanting and inspiring' TES

Long Description

Join the loveable Scarry characters as they - and you - enjoy the best Christmas ever! Busytown is getting ready for Christmas. Join Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm as they celebrate. Including festive stories, games and Christmas songs, this book is a true celebration of the Christmas spirit - and will give every reader a warm festive glow.

Review Quote

PRAISE FOR RICHARD SCARRY: 'A favourite of children for generations' Junior magazine 'Enchanting and inspiring' TES

Feature

* A return to the classic and best loved look for these iconic children's books * Richard Scarry is an internationally renowned author and illustrator, whose unique world is a treasure trove of fabulous characters * 2013 saw the 50th anniversary of The Best Word Book Ever, with downloadable resources and party packs available * Scarry relaunch brings these brilliantly busy books to a new generation of readers * New cover and page designs give these stories even more child appeal than ever! * Familiar characters and busy illustrations make Richard Scarry a permenant fixture on children's bookcases all over the world * 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

Join the loveable Scarry characters as they - and you - enjoy the best Christmas ever! Busytown is getting ready for Christmas. Join Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm as they celebrate. Including festive stories, games and Christmas songs, this book is a true celebration of the Christmas spirit - and will give every reader a warm festive glow. Gold title * A return to the classic and best loved look for these iconic children's books * Richard Scarry is an internationally renowned author and illustrator, whose unique world is a treasure trove of fabulous characters * 2013 saw the 50th anniversary of The Best Word Book Ever, with downloadable resources and party packs available * Scarry relaunch brings these brilliantly busy books to a new generation of readers * New cover and page designs give these stories even more child appeal than ever! * Familiar characters and busy illustrations make Richard Scarry a permenant fixture on children's bookcases all over the world * 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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