Best Word Book Ever

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Best Word Book Ever
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Richard Scarry
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:72
Dimensions(mm): Height 280,Width 220
ISBN/Barcode 9780007507092
ClassificationsDewey:428.1
Audience
Preschool (0-5)

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint HarperCollins
Publication Date 29 August 2013
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Richard Scarry's Best Word Book Ever with this wonderful, fun picture book edition. Join Kathy Bear, Kenny Bear and their Busytown friends to learn lots of everyday words. Illustrated in Scarry's signature style, the book is packed with hundreds of names for objects both familiar and new, grouped by subject, occasion and theme. From colours and numbers to fruit and vegetables to animals, vehicles and so much more, this is a beautifully entertaining way to expand a child's knowledge of the world.

Author Biography

Born in Boston in 1919, Richard Scarry's drawing talent led him to study at the Boston Museum School. He began his career in New York City as an illustrator and freelance artist, and in 1963 he published his first book, The Best Word Book Ever, which became an international best-seller.

Reviews

PRAISE FOR RICHARD SCARRY: 'A favourite of children for generations' Junior magazine 'Enchanting and inspiring' TES