Books by Richard Scarry

Richard Scarry is beloved for his bustling, detail-rich illustrations and cheerful storytelling that introduce young readers to the everyday world in a wonderfully engaging way. His books, from the busy streets of Busytown to the adventures of Lowly Worm and Huckle Cat, are filled with warmth, humour and gentle lessons about friendship, work and community.

Perfect for shared reading or independent discovery, Scarry's timeless tales encourage curiosity and kindness while helping children understand how the world fits together. His distinctive artwork and playful characters ensure each page offers something new to spot, making his stories enduring favourites for generations of families.

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  • Richard Scarrys the Worst Helper Ever

    Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys the Worst Helper Ever

    Book SynopsisLearn to read with Richard Scarry and Step Into Reading!Farmer Pig is having a very busy day. He needs a helper. Charlie Cat can help. Or can he? Time after time, Charlie causes hilarious mayhem as he tries to assist with milking the cow, watering the garden and clearing the table. While strengthening their word recognition skills, early readers will laugh at the exploits of the hapless pig and cat, and learn that everyone makes mistakes sometimes.

    £6.30

  • Richard Scarrys A Day at the Airport

    Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys A Day at the Airport

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisSince it is raining and no one can go outside to play, Rudolf Von Flugel saves the day by taking Huckle, Sally, and Lowly on a tour of the airport. Original.

    1 in stock

    £6.25

  • Richard Scarrys Books on the Go

    Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys Books on the Go

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £17.99

  • Richard Scarrys Christmas Mice

    Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys Christmas Mice

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisSoon after Santa''s visit, two tiny mice examine the Christmas decorations, ornaments, and presents to see if there is a gift for them.

    1 in stock

    £6.30

  • Richard Scarrys Be Careful Mr. Frumble

    Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys Be Careful Mr. Frumble

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisLearn to read with Richard Scarry and Step Into Reading!The wind has blown away the hat of Richard Scarry’s beloved, bumbling Mr. Frumble—and now he’s in hot pursuit. With chaos and humor at every turn, this Step into Reading Step 2 book will have readers laughing and shouting, “BE CAREFUL, MR. FRUMBLE!”    Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They're ideal for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

    1 in stock

    £5.90

  • Best Bunny Book Ever Little Golden Book Favorites

    Random House Children's Books Best Bunny Book Ever Little Golden Book Favorites

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisThis bunny-rific collection presents three Golden Book stories by Richard Scarry in one quality hardcover volume with a gleaming gold spine! Featuring Naughty Bunny, Bunnies, and The Bunny Book for hours of furry reading fun! Naughty Bunny: The beloved Richard Scarry has created one of his most endearingly naughty characters ever. This little bunny doesn't deliberately try to be naughty, but sometimes - more often than not - that's exactly what happens. Whether he is startling his mother with a loud TV, drawing on the wall, or making a fuss at nap time, the little bunny proves that even the naughtiest of children can be the most loveable.Bunnies: Scarry introduces readers to all kinds of rabbits with wit and humor--from real-life breeds such as the Vienna Blue and lop-eared, to his whimsical clothed bunny characters (Rabbits like to all get dressed up if they are going to be in a story book.).The Bunny Book:

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    £8.49

  • Richard Scarrys Busy Busy World

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys Busy Busy World

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisCollects 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.

    5 in stock

    £14.24

  • Richard Scarrys Bunnies

    Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys Bunnies

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis bunny-shaped board book, featuring Richard Scarry''s cutest bunnies ever, is perfect the perfect Easter gift for bunny-lovers! In this bunny-shaped board book, Scarry introduces readers to all kinds of rabbits with wit and charm—from real-life breeds such as the Vienna Blue and lop-eared, to his whimsical clothed bunny characters (Rabbits like to all get dressed up if they are going to be in a story book.). Scarry''s colorful paintings have been beautifully restored to their original splendor for this edition—the perfect Easter or baby shower gift!

    1 in stock

    £7.59

  • Best Lowly Worm Book Ever

    Random House USA Inc Best Lowly Worm Book Ever

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Night Before the Night Before Christmas Richard

    Random House Children's Books Night Before the Night Before Christmas Richard

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisRichard Scarry and Christmas combine to create this adventurous holiday picture book inspired by the classic poem, The Night Before Christmas. A perfect gift for the child in your life. It's Christmas, and Richard Scarry's beloved cast of Busytown characters are gearing up for the holiday! And nobody is more excited than Mr. Frumble. In fact, he's so excited he sets out for the North Pole to become one of Santa Bear's helpers. But when Santa Bear mixes up the dates and starts his deliveries the night before the night before Christmas, it's up to the ever-clumsy Mr. Frumble to save the holiday for his Busytown friends! Full of detailed illustrations, humor, and adventure, The Night Before the Night Before Christmas! is the perfect way for children-and Scarry fans of all ages-to celebrate the holiday season.

    1 in stock

    £12.74

  • Richard Scarrys Trucks

    Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys Trucks

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisLeap into Richard Scarry's busy world and start the engines of his speedy and silly trucks! Including dump trucks, fire engines, pickle tankers, and more, little truckers will be bulldozing their way across these pages!

    1 in stock

    £5.90

  • Richard Scarrys Cars

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys Cars

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £5.90

  • Richard Scarrys Smokey the Fireman

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys Smokey the Fireman

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe adventures of a fire fighter at work and on his day off.

    10 in stock

    £6.36

  • Richard Scarrys Boats Board Book Richard Scarrys

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys Boats Board Book Richard Scarrys

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisHit the high seas with this board book featuring Richard Scarry's fast and fun boats! From motorboats and sailboats, to submarines and kayaks, little sailors will be eager to cruise through these adventurous pages! Be sure and look for these other Richard Scarry vehicle board books: Cars (available 1/6/15)Trucks (available 1/6/15)Boats (available 7/14/15)

    3 in stock

    £6.40

  • Richard Scarrys Planes Board Book Richard Scarrys

    Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys Planes Board Book Richard Scarrys

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisClimb into the cockpit and take-off with this board book of Richard Scarry's fast and fun planes! Featuring jet planes, helicopters, parachuters, and even Santa's sleigh, little pilots will be searching the skies for vehicles as whimsical as these. Be sure and look for these other Richard Scarry vehicle board books: Cars (available 1/6/15)Trucks (available 1/6/15)Boats (available 7/14/15)

    1 in stock

    £5.90

  • Richard Scarrys Please and Thank You Book A

    Random House UK Ltd (A Division of Random House Group) Richard Scarrys Please and Thank You Book A

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisJoin Richard Scarry's beloved characters Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, and more as they learn about the importance of manners. From how to behave at school, to sharing, to important safety rules - and featuring bright and fun illustrations - young children will gain an understanding of the right ways to behave in a variety of situations. Now includes a sticker sheet!

    10 in stock

    £5.99

  • Richard Scarrys Lowly Worm Word Book

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys Lowly Worm Word Book

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £5.61

  • Biggest Word Book Ever

    Random House USA Inc Biggest Word Book Ever

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisIntroduces words about airplanes, farms, houses, boats, construction, and town life.

    Out of stock

    £28.50

  • Richard Scarrys The Rooster Struts

    Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys The Rooster Struts

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisRichard Scarry''s classic animal-themed tall board book that illustrates the variety of ways in which animals get from here to there is back in print and will have children hopping, flying and strutting from page to page.

    4 in stock

    £7.59

  • Richard Scarrys ABC Word Book

    Faber & Faber Richard Scarrys ABC Word Book

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisJump into Busy Town and learn your ABCs with Richard Scarry and his friends!Each double page spread is packed with words starting or finishing or including a specific letter of the alphabet. The letters are highlighted in bright pink to emphasise the learning point. It's busy and it's bright and it makes learning your alphabet fun.

    Out of stock

    £11.69

  • Richard Scarrys ABC Word Book

    Faber & Faber Richard Scarrys ABC Word Book

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £8.54

  • Richard Scarrys Peasant Pig and the Terrible

    Faber & Faber Richard Scarrys Peasant Pig and the Terrible

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisRichard Scarry's beloved Busylande meets the Middle Ages and the result is a joyful reworked fairy tale starring knights on horseback, wandering minstrels, intrepid peasants, a beautiful princess and a frightening dragon!Busylande is a very busy, happy kingdom until a roaring dragon kidnaps Princess Lily. Who will save her? The knights do try, but everything goes wrong. Now it's all up to Peasant Pig and Lowly Worm . . . but they''ve not faced a challenge like this ever!

    10 in stock

    £7.59

  • Richard Scarry39s Dr Doctor

    Faber & Faber Richard Scarry39s Dr Doctor

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhat do doctors do all day?Meet Mr and Mrs Dr Doctor!Mrs Dr Doctor attends to Freddie Fox. Mr Dr Doctor rides in an ambulance . . . and Mrs Dr Doctor has a baby!Two enchanting stories outlining just how vital doctors are to our lives. Another classic from one of the founding fathers of children's illustration.'An awe-inspiring legacy.' Dapo Adeola'Treasure troves of detail.' Chris Mould'A delight.' Sara Ogilvie'What a talent.' David Tazzyman'The epitome of charm.' Sheena Dempsey'One of my favourite illustrators.' Allen Fatimaharan'So much fun.' Neal Layton'Zen-like chaos.' Rikin Parekh'Extraordinarily detailed illustrations.' Arthur RobinsTrade Review'An awe-inspiring legacy.' Dapo Adeola'Treasure troves of detail.' Chris Mould'A delight.' Sara Ogilvie'What a talent.' David Tazzyman'The epitome of charm.' Sheena Dempsey'One of my favourite illustrators.' Allen Fatimaharan 'So much fun.' Neal Layton 'Zen-like chaos.' Rikin Parekh 'Extraordinarily detailed illustrations.' Arthur Robins

    1 in stock

    £6.99

  • Richard Scarrys Postman Pig and His Busy

    Faber & Faber Richard Scarrys Postman Pig and His Busy

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisClassic Richard Scarry: Join Postman Pig as he delivers post across Busytown!Join Richard Scarry's beloved Postman Pig for a day of discovery and adventure! With deliveries to the police station, the doctor's office, the library and many more, young readers will see how those in their communities go about the day. This classic story is, indeed, a very special delivery.A beautifully produced FaberScarry publication.Praise for Richard Scarry:Awe-inspiring.' Dapo AdeolaTreasure troves of detail.' Chris MouldA delight.' Sara OgilvieWhat a talent.' David TazzymanOne of my favourite illustrators.' Allen Fatimaharan

    5 in stock

    £7.59

  • Richard Scarrys Please and Thank You Book

    Faber & Faber Richard Scarrys Please and Thank You Book

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisClassic Richard Scarry: find out who in Busytown has the best manners!Join Richard Scarry''s beloved characters Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm and more on a very busy day in Busytown as they learn how to be polite, helpful, stay safe and have a great time!A beautifully produced FaberScarry publication.Praise for Richard Scarry:Awe-inspiring.' Dapo AdeolaEvery page delights with elegant, fun-filled chaos.' Jim SmithScarrily brilliant!' Andy StantonA delight.' Sara OgilvieTreasure troves of detail.' Chris MouldWhat a talent.' David TazzymanOne of my favourite illustrators.' Allen Fatimaharan

    5 in stock

    £7.59

  • Richard Scarrys Busytown Seek and Find

    Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys Busytown Seek and Find

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    £10.99

  • Richard Scarrys Good Morning Busytown

    Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys Good Morning Busytown

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £7.59

  • Richard Scarrys Busy Busy People

    Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys Busy Busy People

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.31

  • Richard Scarrys 5Minute Stories

    Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys 5Minute Stories

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £11.69

  • Richard Scarrys Super Silly Seek and Find

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys Super Silly Seek and Find

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £9.89

  • Richard Scarrys Busy Busy Winter

    Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys Busy Busy Winter

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisA Richard Scarry Busytown board book celebrating the fun and beauty of winter!Richard Scarry's Busytown is a wonderful place to visit, especially after a winter snowfall. Time to bundle up and play in the snow! Now girls and boys ages 0 to 3 can join the fun in this winter-themed Busytown board book! A great way to introduce young children to the friendly characters in Richard Scarry's Busytown.More BUSY BUSY Board books:Richard Scarry's Busy Busy Cars and TrucksRichard Scarry's Busy Busy Construction SiteRichard Scarry's Busy Busy AirportRichard Scarry's Busy Busy FarmRichard Scarry's Busy Busy Boxed SetRichard Scarry's Busy Busy People

    15 in stock

    £9.04

  • Richard Scarrys Naughty Bunny

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys Naughty Bunny

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisRichard Scarry's Naughty Bunny is now back in print as a Little Golden Book!Beloved Richard Scarry has created one of his most endearingly naughty characters ever. Little bunny doesn't deliberately try to be naughty, but more often than not, that's exactly what happens. Whether he is startling his mother with a loud TV, drawing on the wall, or making a fuss at nap time, this little bunny proves that even the naughtiest of children can be the most loveable.LITTLE GOLDEN BOOKS have been loved by children for over 75 years. When they were first published in 1942, high-quality books for children hadn't been available at a price most people could afford. Little Golden Books changed that! Priced at just 25 cents and sold where people shopped every day, they caused an instant sensation and were soon purchased by the hundreds of thousands. Created by such talented writers as Margaret Wise Brown (author of Goodnight Moon) and Richard Scarry, Little Gold

    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Richard Scarrys Best Busytown Games  Activity

    Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys Best Busytown Games Activity

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA fun-filled Richard Scarry activity book bursting with mazes, puzzles and game cards--plus all your favorite friends from Busytown!Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this full-color activity book featuring all their favorite friends from Richard Scarry's Busytown! Kids can enjoy hours of fun with awesome activities to complete, pictures to color, and game cards!More Richard Scarry Activity books:Richard Scarry's Big Busy Sticker & Activity Book

    1 in stock

    £10.44

  • Richard Scarrys 100 First Words

    Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys 100 First Words

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £9.89

  • Richard Scarrys Best Christmas Book Ever

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys Best Christmas Book Ever

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisIt’s Christmastime in Busytown! Join Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, and all their Busytown friends as they prepare for the holiday season! A great way to introduce young children to the friendly characters in Richard Scarry’s Busytown.Busytown is getting ready for Christmas! Kids ages three to seven can join the celebration with Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, Postman Pig, Hilda, and more in this fun-filled holiday storybook!

    3 in stock

    £13.49

  • Richard Scarrys 100 First WordsLas primeras 100

    Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys 100 First WordsLas primeras 100

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA bilingual edition of Richard Scarry’s 100 First Words, perfect for introducing little ones to basic words in English and Spanish—and to Richard Scarry’s Busytown!Una edición bilingüe de las 100 primeras palabras de Richard Scarry, perfecta para presentarles a los pequeños palabras básicas en inglés y español, ¡y al mundo de Richard Scarry!This super-sturdy casebound board book introduces babies and toddlers to 100 essential first words—in both English and Spanish— and to the artwork of Richard Scarry! Illustrated with images of everyday items from Richard Scarry’s most-popular Busytown books, there's something fun to find on every page! It’s perfect for learning and for play. Also, a great way to introduce young children to the friendly characters in Richard Scarry’s Busytown! ¡Este libro súper resistente de cartón les ens

    1 in stock

    £9.89

  • Richard Scarrys Cars and Trucks from 1 to 10

    Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys Cars and Trucks from 1 to 10

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £5.87

  • Richard Scarrys The Great Steamboat Mystery

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys The Great Steamboat Mystery

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisThere’s always something fun to see or learn in Richard Scarry’s Busytown! A jewel thief is aboard a steamboat. Thankfully, Sam Cat and Dudley Pig, two of Busytown’s best detectives, are on the case!Detectives Sam Cat and Dudley Pig have been invited to a fancy wedding party aboard a steamboat. But when a jewel thief strikes, they must catch the crook instead of eating yummy cake! Children ages 3 to 7 will enjoy searching for clues in this humorous storybook! It's a great way to introduce young children to the friendly characters in Richard Scarry’s Busytown.

    3 in stock

    £6.36

  • Richard Scarrys The Supermarket Mystery

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys The Supermarket Mystery

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisThere's always something fun to see or learn in Richard Scarry's Busytown! Someone is stealing food from Grocer Dog's store. Thankfully, Detective Sam Cat and Detective Dudley Pig are hungry to solve the case!Detectives Sam Cat and Dudley Pig have been asked to help catch a sneaky thief at the supermarket. Will they catch the clever crook? Children ages 3 to 7 will enjoy searching for clues in this silly storybook! It's a great way to introduce young children to the friendly characters in Richard Scarry’s Busytown.

    Out of stock

    £6.64

  • Richard Scarrys Busy Busy Baby

    Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Richard Scarrys Busy Busy Baby

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £22.22

  • Richard Scarrys Sounds of Busytown

    Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys Sounds of Busytown

    4 in stock

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    4 in stock

    £15.75

  • Richard Scarrys The Great Pie Robbery

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys The Great Pie Robbery

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThere’s always something fun to see or learn in Richard Scarry’s Busytown! When someone steals Ma Dog’s cherry pies, Sam Cat and Dudley Pig are on the case!Detectives Sam Cat and Dudley Pig want to help Ma Dog find out who is stealing her cherry pies. Will they catch the clever crook? Children will enjoy searching for clues in this silly storybook! It's a great way to introduce young children to the friendly characters in Richard Scarry’s Busytown.

    1 in stock

    £6.35

  • Richard Scarrys Best Teacher Ever

    Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys Best Teacher Ever

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £8.54

  • Richard Scarrys Cars and Trucks and Things That

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys Cars and Trucks and Things That

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisCelebrate 50 years of planes, trains, and pickle cars with this anniversary edition of the beloved classic, complete with never-before-seen sketches! Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go celebrates 50 years in 2024! This humorous hardcover storybook introduces readers to a wide variety of wild and wacky Busytown vehicles. Plus, children can search each spread for friendly little Goldbug! This anniversary edition is the perfect gift for Richard Scarry fans—it features a removeable Cars and Trucks poster and never-before-seen original sketches!

    15 in stock

    £14.44

  • Richard Scarrys Colorful Cars and Trucks

    Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys Colorful Cars and Trucks

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £5.61

  • Richard Scarrys Cars and Trucks FoldAndFind

    Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys Cars and Trucks FoldAndFind

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £8.54

  • Richard Scarrys Cars and Trucks TouchandTrace

    Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys Cars and Trucks TouchandTrace

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisDelight little ones with this interactive Busytown storybookinspired by the beloved classic, Richard Scarry''s Cars and Trucks and Things That Go.Featuring uniquemazes thatkids cantouch-and-trace the paths with their fingersfor endless fun!Richard Scarry''s Cars and Trucks and Things That Go celebrates 50 years in 2024! And we''re celebrating with this touch-and-trace board book featuring mazes and a wide variety of wild and wacky Busytown vehicles. Children can use their fingers to follow the paths and solve the mazes! A perfect gift for the very youngest fans of Richard Scarry!

    5 in stock

    £8.54

  • Richard Scarrys Great Big Schoolhouse

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys Great Big Schoolhouse

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £12.31

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