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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114 products


  • 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

    £6.23

  • 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

    £5.94

  • 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 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

    £10.44

  • Richard Scarry's Naughty Bunny

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarry's Naughty Bunny

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisA rerelease of a long out-of-print classic follows the antics of a mischievous little bunny who, despite his best intentions, finds himself in trouble when he plays the television too loudly, draws on the walls and makes a fuss at naptime.

    2 in stock

    £6.23

  • Richard Scarry's Busy Busy Cars and Trucks

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarry's Busy Busy Cars and Trucks

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £6.99

  • Richard Scarrys Lowly Worm Saves Christmas

    Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys Lowly Worm Saves Christmas

    2 in stock

    2 in stock

    £11.25

  • Random House USA Inc The Best Mistake Ever

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    Book SynopsisThree stories about Lowly Worm and his friends include The Best Mistake Ever, A Visit to Mr. Fixit, and Best Friends..

    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • Richard Scarrys Best Busy Year Ever

    Faber & Faber Richard Scarrys Best Busy Year Ever

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisScarry captures all the hustle and bustle of Busytown through a series of delightful, brightly illustrated stories. Flossie, Big Hilda, Mother Cat, Squeaky Mouse and a cast of Scarry''s most popular characters are off to pick spring flowers, watch fireworks at the Pig family picnic, help the postman deliver letters, and celebrate holidays, family and friends. This is the perfect introduction to everyday grown-up life ever!

    3 in stock

    £8.54

  • Busiest People Ever

    HarperCollins Publishers Busiest People Ever

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisTake 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 Busytown.

    3 in stock

    £8.54

  • Richard Scarrys Polite Elephant

    Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys Polite Elephant

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhen Little Golden Books launched in 1942 at 25 cents each, they changed publishing history. For the first time, children''s books were high quality, delightfully illustrated, low-priced and available to almost all children, not just a privileged few. Over the years the offerings have grown to include a host of beloved characters drawn from literature, fairy tales, television and popular culture.

    1 in stock

    £6.23

  • Lowly Worms 123

    HarperCollins Publishers Lowly Worms 123

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisLearning your numbers is as easy as 1,2,3 with Richard Scarry and Lowly Worm!Join Lowly Worm and count your way through this brand-new, fun-packed book!Richard Scarry's busy world is brimming with colour and detail, and has been loved by children all over the world for more than 50 years.These delightful board books are perfect for small hands learning to count for the first time.

    2 in stock

    £7.59

  • 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

    £6.23

  • Richard Scarrys Busytown Seek and Find

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

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £10.44

  • 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 Cars and Trucks TouchandTrace

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

    4 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!

    4 in stock

    £8.54

  • Carros Y Camiones de Richard Scarry Richard

    Random House Children's Books Carros Y Camiones de Richard Scarry Richard

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisCelebre los 50 años del clásico Cars and Trucks and Things That Go de Richard Scarry con esta edición en español!Cars and Trucks and Things That Go de Richard Scarry celebra 50 años en 2024. Este amado clásico presenta a los lectores una amplia variedad de vehículos de Busytown. Además, los niños pueden buscar en cada página el pequeño y simpático Goldbug! Estamos encantados de ofrecer por primera vez esta edición en español, perfecta para leer en casa y en la escuela!Con estas ediciones en español, Random House desea llegar a los más de 38 millones de hispanohablantes en los Estados Unidos.Celebrate 50 years of planes, trains, and pickle cars with this Spanish-language edition of Richard Scarry''s Cars and Trucks and Things That Go!This beloved classic introduces readers to a wide variety of wild and wacky Busytown vehicles. Plus, children can search each spread for friendly little Goldbug! We are thrilled at last to be offering this Spanish language edition!Random House''s Spanish-language editions make the joyful experience of reading available for the more than 38 million people in the United States who speak Spanish. Perfect for home and classroom use!

    1 in stock

    £13.49

  • Richard Scarrys Halloween Cars and Trucks

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys Halloween Cars and Trucks

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £5.94

  • Richard Scarry's Rabbit and His Friends

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarry's Rabbit and His Friends

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £6.23

  • Richard Scarry's Busy, Busy Construction Site

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarry's Busy, Busy Construction Site

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £6.99

  • 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

    £6.23

  • Richard Scarrys Cars and Trucks from 1 to 10

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

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £5.94

  • Richard Scarrys Great Mystery Collection

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys Great Mystery Collection

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    Out of stock

    £10.44

  • Richard Scarrys Best Mother Goose Ever

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys Best Mother Goose Ever

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisRichard Scarry introduces toddlers to the nursery rhymes of Mother Goose! Featuring his unmistakable art (now restored to its original glory) and fifty of Mother Goose''s most beloved rhymes, Scarry''s timeless collection, now celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, is a must-have for readers of all ages.

    1 in stock

    £12.59

  • Richard Scarrys Best First Book Ever Richard

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys Best First Book Ever Richard

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisIllus. in full color. Favorite Scarry animal characters introduce simple learning concepts and over 700 words.

    1 in stock

    £13.49

  • A Day at the Police Station

    Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc. A Day at the Police Station

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £7.84

  • Richard Scarrys Busiest People Ever

    Golden Books Richard Scarrys Busiest People Ever

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisBack in print after twenty years! Now readers can once again follow all the busy people who keep Busytown running smoothly. Everyone?s favorite friends are there: Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, Sergeant Murphy, bumbling Mr. Frumble, and more. Preschoolers learning about their communities will enjoy seeing the inner workings of a farm, the harbor, the airport, and even the busy Cat household! This classic book, from the one and only Richard Scarry, will bring hours of fun to a whole new generation.

    10 in stock

    £14.24

  • Richard Scarrys Watch Your Step Mr. Rabbit

    Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys Watch Your Step Mr. Rabbit

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn a delightful, cautionary tale, Mr. Rabbit''s friends try a number of hilarious hijinks in an attempt to get his feet out of the cement in which he accidentally and carelessly got them stuck. Simultaneous.

    1 in stock

    £6.52

  • Richard Scarrys Best Word Book Ever Giant Little

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys Best Word Book Ever Giant Little

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisRichard Scarry's classic word book that's perfect for every child!Welcome to Richard Scarry's Best Word Book Ever! Featuring everything from an airport to a grocery store, this fun-filled book has hundreds of objects clearly labeled so that little readers can expand their vocabularies. In print for fifty years, this classic book has sold over 5 million copies around the world and brought billions of new words to little ones across the globe. Learning has never been more fun!

    2 in stock

    £15.30

  • Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys Best Little Board Book Ever

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.03

  • 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

  • Best Bunny Book Ever Little Golden Book Favorites

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

    1 in 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:

    1 in stock

    £9.79

  • Richard Scarrys Busy Busy Town

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys Busy Busy Town

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisRichard Scarry''s classic book that takes readers all around town! Join Lowly Worm, Huckle Cat, and other beloved characters for a day in Richard Scarry''s Busy, Busy Town. Visit the school, the farm, the post office, and many more fun and exciting places in this classic book that teaches little ones all about what goes on in their very own communities.

    15 in stock

    £14.24

  • 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

    £7.02

  • 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

    2 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!

    2 in stock

    £6.93

  • Biggest Word Book Ever

    Random House USA Inc Biggest Word Book Ever

    7 in stock

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

    7 in stock

    £28.50

  • Richard Scarrys Best Busytown Games  Activity

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

    3 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

    3 in stock

    £10.99

  • Richard Scarrys The Great Steamboat Mystery

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys The Great Steamboat Mystery

    4 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.

    4 in stock

    £6.95

  • Richard Scarrys The Supermarket Mystery

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys The Supermarket Mystery

    4 in 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.

    4 in stock

    £6.91

  • Richard Scarrys The Great Pie Robbery

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys The Great Pie Robbery

    4 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.

    4 in stock

    £6.94

  • Random House Children's Books Richard Scarrys Best Teacher Ever

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    Out of stock

    £999.99

  • Richard Scarrys Cars and Trucks and Things That

    Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc. Richard Scarrys Cars and Trucks and Things That

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £11.84

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

    10 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.

    10 in stock

    £6.84

  • Richard Scarrys Best Christmas Book Ever

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys Best Christmas Book Ever

    7 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!

    7 in stock

    £13.49

  • Richard Scarrys Cars and Trucks and Things That

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

    3 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!

    3 in stock

    £15.29

  • Richard Scarrys Great Big Schoolhouse

    £13.02

  • Richard Scarrys Best Counting Book Ever

    Random House USA Inc Richard Scarrys Best Counting Book Ever

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £14.45

  • Protea Boekhuis My eerste groot woordeboek

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £12.30

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