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Richard Scarry's Busy, Busy World

By Richard Scarry
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Richard Scarry's Busy, Busy World takes young readers on a vibrant journey across the globe, introducing them to various countries and their cultures through lively animal characters. Each story is packed with charming illustrations and entertaining adventures, as characters explore busy places, experience delightful mishaps, and learn about the world around them. This classic children's book captivates with its whimsical humour and educational value.
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This delightful book may appeal to you if you enjoy captivating children's stories that take young readers on a vibrant journey around the world. With charming illustrations and engaging tales featuring beloved animal characters, it's perfect for sparking curiosity about different cultures and adventures.

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Richard Scarry's Busy, Busy World

Collects stories about the international adventures of a variety of animal characters, including Patrick the Pig from Ireland, Professor Dig, a canine archaeologist from Egypt, and Mario, a feline gondolier from Venice.

The 50th anniversary of a classic Richard Scarry picture book!

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The 50th anniversary of a classic Richard Scarry picture book!

Travel the world thanks to the one and only Richard Scarry!

Little explorers can travel the world thanks to Richard Scarry! With 33 stories featuring fun-filled stops in New York, Paris, Tokyo, Egypt, Australia, and more, this worldwide adventure of discovery will have children ready to pack their bags and visit those international Busytowns!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780385384803

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 July 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.

Illustration: FULL COLOR

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Richard Scarry
  • Illustrated by Richard Scarry

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 267.0mm

Height: 311.0mm

Weight: 765g

Pages: 96

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About the Author

RICHARD SCARRY is one of the world's best-loved children's authors EVER! In his extraordinary career, Scarry illustrated over 150 books, many of which have never been out of print. His books have sold over 100 million copies around the world, and are currently published in over twenty languages. No other illustrator has shown such a lively interest in the words and concepts of early childhood. Richard Scarry was posthumously awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Illustrators in 2012.

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