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RICHARD SCARRY (1919-1994) is one of the world's best-loved children's authors EVER! Generations of children all over the world have grown up spending hours poring over his books filled with all the colorful details of their daily lives. No other illustrator has shown such a lively interest in the words and concepts of early childhood. (Whenever he was asked how old he was, Scarry would always put up one hand and laugh, saying, "five!")

Born in 1919, Richard Scarry was raised and educated in Boston, Massachusetts. After five years of drawing maps and designing graphics for the US Army, he moved to New... Read More


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Richard Scarry's Colors
Written by Kathleen N. Daly
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
Hardcover

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Little Golden Books, this rare classic from the beloved Richard Scarry is back in print!
 
 
Richard Scarry fans will rejoice to see this very rare Little Golden Book back in
print—for the first time since it was published in 1959! This breathtakingly
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Richard Scarry's The Animals of Farmer Jones
Written by Golden Books
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
eBook

It is suppertime on the farm. The animals are very hungry. But where is Farmer Jones?

The cow jangles her bell. “Moo, moo,” says the cow. “I am very hungry.” But where is Farmer Jones?

Published 50 years ago, this simple, satisfying story is illustrated in Richard Scarry’s early, more painterly style. Read More
 





Richard Scarry's The Animals' Merry Christmas
Written by Kathryn Jackson
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
eBook

Today's kids will love this holiday story collection, brought to life by Richard Scarry, of animals in cute winter clothing having merry, mischievous fun!

Out of print since the 1950s, this Little Golden Book reissue is adapted from an oversized edition of the same title. Now this charming book... Read More
 





Richard Scarry's The Animals' Merry Christmas
Written by Kathryn Jackson
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
Hardcover

Today's kids will love this holiday story collection, brought to life by Richard Scarry, of animals in cute winter clothing having merry, mischievous fun!

Out of print since the 1950s, this Little Golden Book reissue is adapted from an oversized edition of the same title. Now this charming book... Read More
 





The Animals' Merry Christmas
Written by Kathryn Jackson
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
Hardcover

Golden Books is proud to reissue this beloved Christmas collection, chock-full of funny animal stories and poems for animal lovers – young and old – to enjoy!

This oversize format features Scarry’s earlier, more painterly style and makes a perfect gift. A true holiday treat for Scarry fans! Read More
 





Duck and His Friends
Written by Kathryn Jackson and Byron Jackson
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
eBook

This 1949 Little Golden Book is reissued with pride to celebrate Richard Scarry's 100th birthday in 2019!

This irresistible story about a duck who's afraid to swim—and his loyal friends who will do anything to help him get over his fear—is back in print in the Little Golden Book line! Originally published... Read More
 





Duck and His Friends
Written by Kathryn Jackson and Byron Jackson
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
Hardcover

This 1949 Little Golden Book is reissued with pride to celebrate Richard Scarry's 100th birthday in 2019!

This irresistible story about a duck who's afraid to swim—and his loyal friends who will do anything to help him get over his fear—is back in print in the Little Golden Book line! Originally published... Read More
 





Richard Scarry's The Party Pig
Written by Kathryn Jackson and Byron Jackson
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
eBook

This 1954 Little Golden Book is back in print for Richard Scarry's 100th birthday in 2019!

This sweet story about a kindly little pig who gives away all the food that has been set aside for his birthday party—and about his friends who make it up to him with the best party... Read More
 





Richard Scarry's The Party Pig
Written by Kathryn Jackson and Byron Jackson
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
Hardcover

This 1954 Little Golden Book is back in print for Richard Scarry's 100th birthday in 2019!

This sweet story about a kindly little pig who gives away all the food that has been set aside for his birthday party—and about his friends who make it up to him with the best party... Read More
 





Richard Scarry's Chipmunk's ABC
Written by Roberta Miller
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
eBook

Chipmunk lives under the apple tree, in a burrow. He likes to eat cake and pick daffodils.

This cheerful book features appealing animal characters, bright artwork in Richard Scarry's classic style, and simple sentences that teach the alphabet.

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Richard Scarry's Chipmunk's ABC
Written by Roberta Miller
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
Hardcover

Chipmunk lives under the apple tree, in a burrow. He likes to eat cake and pick daffodils.

This cheerful book features appealing animal characters, bright artwork in Richard Scarry's classic style, and simple sentences that teach the alphabet.

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Richard Scarry's The Gingerbread Man
Written by Nancy Nolte
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
Hardcover

A classic children's story illustrated by the great Richard Scarry! 

“Run, run, as fast as you can!” Catch Richard Scarry’s gingerbread man as he tears through this beloved Little Golden Book, originally published in 1953 and every bit as enchanting today. It makes a perfect holiday gift, and is ready to delight any... Read More
 





Richard Scarry's The Gingerbread Man
Written by Nancy Nolte
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
eBook

RUN, RUN as fast as you can.
You can’t catch me—
I’m the Gingerbread Man!


Recently discovered in the Golden Books archive, this favorite folktale has been out of print for over 30 years. The early painterly art style of Richard Scarry looks new and fresh again in this keepsake edition. His lively images... Read More
 





I Am a Bunny
Written by Ole Risom
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
Board

Cuddle up with Nicholas the bunny through the seasons in Richard Scarry's beloved classic. This adorable story makes a perfect gift to fill any Easter basket this spring!

I am a bunny. My name is Nicholas. I live in a hollow tree.

In the spring, Nicholas picks flowers and chases butterflies, and in... Read More
 





I Am a Bunny
Written by Ole Risom
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
eBook

I am a bunny. My name is Nicholas. I live in a hollow tree.

In the spring, Nicholas likes to sniff the flowers, and in the summer, watch the frogs in the pond. In the fall, he watches the animals getting ready for winter, and in winter, watches the snow falling from... Read More
 





I Am a Bunny: Read & Listen Edition
Written by Ole Risom
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
eBook

I am a bunny. My name is Nicholas. I live in a hollow tree.

The classic book illustrated by Richard Scarry is now available with charming audio narration. In the spring, Nicholas likes to sniff the flowers, and in the summer, watch the frogs in the pond. In the fall, he watches... Read More
 





I Am A Bunny
Written by Ole Risom
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
Hardcover

Cuddle up with Nicholas the bunny in Richard Scarry's beloved classic. 

I am a bunny. My name is Nicholas. I live in a hollow tree.

In the spring, Nicholas picks flowers and chases butterflies, and in the summer, watches the frogs in the pond. In the autumn, he sees the animals preparing for... Read More
 





I Am a Bunny/Soy Un Conejito
Written by Ole Risom
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
eBook

Cuddle up with Nicholas the bunny in Richard Scarry's beloved classic. 

I am a bunny. My name is Nicholas. I live in a hollow tree.

In the spring, Nicholas picks flowers and chases butterflies, and in the summer, watches the frogs in the pond. In the autumn, he sees the animals preparing for... Read More
 





I Am a Bunny/Soy Un conejito
Written by Ole Risom
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
Board

This Richard Scarry classic is now available in a bilingual board-book edition--featuring both Spanish and English!

The beloved classic I Am a Bunny is now available in a Spanish/English bilingual board book! Richard Scarry's beautiful paintings of a sweet bunny named Nicholas, paired with simple, engaging text, have thrilled readers for more... Read More
 





Richard Scarry's A Day at the Fire Station
Written by Huck Scarry
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
Trade Paperback

Sound the alarm for a day of fire-station fun with the one and only Richard Scarry!

From fast fire trucks and out-of-control hoses to sliding down fire poles and saving the day, this exciting and funny Richard Scarry story wiill have little ones asking to read it over and over again... Read More
 





Richard Scarry's Just For Fun
Written by Patricia Scarry
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
Hardcover

A classic Richard Scarry Little Golden Book about playtime, pretending, and having fun!
 
Richard Scarry’s adorable rabbits, cats, and pigs have fun making masks, costumes, and toys from paper bags, boxes, and other things found around the house. This simple book of tiny stories encourages little ones to use their... Read More
 





Richard Scarry's the Country Mouse and the City Mouse
Written by Patricia Scarry
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
eBook

Featuring three classic fables, Richard Scarry's 1961 Little Golden Book is now available for a new generation!

The one and only Richard Scarry retells three beloved fables of Aesop in this must-have Little Golden Book, now back in print! Featuring The Country Mouse and the City Mouse, The Fox and the Crow, and The Dog... Read More
 





Richard Scarry's The Country Mouse and the City Mouse
Written by Patricia Scarry
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
Hardcover

Featuring three classic fables, Richard Scarry's 1961 Little Golden Book is now available for a new generation!

The one and only Richard Scarry retells three beloved fables of Aesop in this must-have Little Golden Book, now back in print! Featuring The Country Mouse and the City Mouse, The Fox and the Crow,... Read More
 





Richard Scarry's The Bunny Book
Written by Patricia M. Scarry
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
eBook

This Richard Scarry Golden book is a bunny-rific addition to any reading list!

A favorite Richard Scarry Little Golden Book is now in print in a gorgeous Big Golden Book edition! Long a popular Little Golden Book, the tale of a large bunny family wondering what their baby will grow up to... Read More
 





The Bunny Book
Written by Patsy Scarry
Illustrated by Richard Scarry
Board

Richard Scarry's beloved Little Golden Book is now a board book!

What will the little bunny be when he grows up? A fireman? A cowboy? A lion tamer? Each member of his family has a hunch in this classic story from the one and only Richard Scarry. The perfect gift for a new... Read More
 

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