Richard Scarry's Busy, Busy World

Marc Notes: Now celebrating it's 50th anniversary, little explorers can travel the world thanks to Richard Scarry! With 33 stories featuring fun-filled stops in New York, Paris, Tokyo, Egypt, Australia, and more, this worldwide adventure of discovery will have children ready to pack their bags and visit those international Busytowns!. Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 11/28/1994 pg. 60 (EAN 9780307168030, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1994 pg. 54 (EAN 9780307168030, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Scarry, Richard Richard Scarry, the renowned author and illustrator of many beloved children's books, was best known for his series about Busytown, where animals who act very much like people engage in all sorts of work activities. Many of Busytown's favorite characters appear in "My School Backpack" to teach basic concepts to preschoolers.