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Funniest Storybook Ever

By Richard Scarry
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This classic collection of Richard Scarry's most amusing tales will keep kids giggling right up until bedtime. Illustrated in Scarry’s signature style, each story is packed full of brilliant details and fun mysteries to solve. All your favourite Busytown characters are back and getting up to... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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This classic collection of Richard Scarry's most amusing tales will keep kids giggling right up until bedtime. lllustrated in Scarry’s signature style, each story is packed full of brilliant details and fun mysteries to solve.

Get ready to laugh out loud in this hilarious story collection from the magical world of Richard Scarry.

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This classic collection of Richard Scarry's most amusing tales will keep kids giggling right up until bedtime. Illustrated in Scarry’s signature style, each story is packed full of brilliant details and fun mysteries to solve.

All your favourite Busytown characters are back and getting up to no good, from sneaky mice pirates hijacking Uncle Willie's ship, to a talking loaf of bread that baffles Humperdink the Baker and Lowly Worm! Young readers will be rolling on the floor with laughter thanks to the countless silly situations in this hilarious story collection.

Hop aboard and join the fun in this beloved children’s classic from the magical world of Richard Scarry.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008771805

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 48

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About the Author

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.

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