Richard Scarry's Biggest Word Book Ever!
Published on 2. September 2025
Book
Board book
14 pages
978-0-394-87374-9 (ISBN)
Description
Join Richard Scarry's beloved Lowly Worm, Huckle Cat and all their Busytown friends in this classic oversized board book with over 800 delightful words for little ones to discover and learn!
"Two feet high, this board book is as tall as a toddler. Scarry packs countless pictures of his characters on the wide pages, each perky creature identified by a short word or phrase. Strongly constructed, it's a can't-fail item for small boys and girls." —Publishers Weekly
Busytown is a big, busy place!
Read about what all your favorite characters get up to in Busytown, from building roads to cleaning their houses, while discovering over 800 fun words. Now back in print, this beloved classic is two feet long, and its giant size encourages physical engagement, making reading an exciting, active experience. It’s perfect for group settings like playdates or classrooms, where multiple toddlers can explore and share together. With so much to see and do, this Busytown book is ideal for early learning and vocabulary building!
"Two feet high, this board book is as tall as a toddler. Scarry packs countless pictures of his characters on the wide pages, each perky creature identified by a short word or phrase. Strongly constructed, it's a can't-fail item for small boys and girls." —Publishers Weekly
Busytown is a big, busy place!
Read about what all your favorite characters get up to in Busytown, from building roads to cleaning their houses, while discovering over 800 fun words. Now back in print, this beloved classic is two feet long, and its giant size encourages physical engagement, making reading an exciting, active experience. It’s perfect for group settings like playdates or classrooms, where multiple toddlers can explore and share together. With so much to see and do, this Busytown book is ideal for early learning and vocabulary building!
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Random House USA Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Up to Preschool, Interest Age: From 0 to 3 years
Illustrations
FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS
Dimensions
Height: 611 mm
Width: 405 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
1403 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-394-87374-9 (9780394873749)
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Person
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.