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Busiest People Ever

By Richard Scarry
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Busiest People Ever by Richard Scarry is a delightful children's book that takes readers on a bustling journey through Busytown. The book is filled with vibrant illustrations depicting various residents engaged in their myriad daily activities. As charming characters work hard at their jobs, young readers learn about different professions and the joys of staying busy.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy vibrant illustrations and whimsical stories about the bustling lives of animals. With its rich detail and playful scenes, it fosters curiosity and imagination, making it perfect for young readers keen on exploring a lively world.

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Busiest People Ever

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.

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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 Busiest People Ever, set in the bustling world of Busytown.

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Busiest People Ever by Richard Scarry is adored for its delightful depiction of the bustling world of Busytown, brimming with vibrant illustrations and engaging characters. Reviewers praise its ability to capture children's attention while offering educational value through detailed stories and relatable scenarios. It's often cited as an excellent tool for sparking imagination and encouraging young readers to explore and understand different occupations.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007546367

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 July 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 48

Collections

Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Richard Scarry Young Adult

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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