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Best Bedtime Stories Ever
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A collection of Richard Scarry’s best-loved stories, gathered together in the perfect bedtime storybook. Now in picture book format. Join Huck and Lowly on their adventures around Busytown, then drift off to sleep for adventures of your own! This fun book contains a collection of some...
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A collection of Richard Scarry’s best loved stories, gathered together in the perfect bedtime storybook. Now in picture book format.
A beloved story collection from the magical world of Richard Scarry.
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Description
A collection of Richard Scarry’s best-loved stories, gathered together in the perfect bedtime storybook. Now in picture book format.
Join Huck and Lowly on their adventures around Busytown, then drift off to sleep for adventures of your own!
This fun book contains a collection of some of Richard Scarry’s best-loved stories, perfect for bedtime reading and packed with Richard Scarry’s wonderful, original artwork.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008694975
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 February 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 5.0mm
Width: 220.0mm
Height: 280.0mm
Weight: 260g
Pages: 64
About the Author
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.
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