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Richard Scarry
AuthorBooks · Second hand1919-1994
Richard McClure Scarry was an American children's author and illustrator who published over 300 books with total sales of over 100 million worldwide. He is best known for his Best Ever book series that take place primarily in the fictional town of Busytown, "which is populated by friendly and helpful resident [animals...such as] Mr. Frumble, Huckle Cat, Mr. Fixit, Lowly Worm, and others..." The series spawned a media franchise.
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About Richard Scarry
Birth
1919
Death
1994
First book
1939
Years writing
55
Richard McClure Scarry was an American children's author and illustrator who published over 300 books with total sales of over 100 million worldwide. He is best known for his Best Ever book series that take place primarily in the fictional town of Busytown, "which is populated by friendly and helpful resident [animals...such as] Mr. Frumble, Huckle Cat, Mr. Fixit, Lowly Worm, and others..." The series spawned a media franchise.
Richard Scarry was born in Boston and grew up in a family of shop owners.
During his youth, Scarry admitted that he disliked school and often skipped classes.
He served as an art director and writer in the U.S. Army during World War II.
His prolific career includes the creation of over 700 books for children.
He is world-renowned for his charming animal characters and works like Best Word Book Ever.
