Richard Scarry
AmericanBoard Books (0-2)Early Readers (5-7)Picture Books (3-5)b. 1919 — d. 1994
Richard McClure Scarry (June 5, 1919 – April 30, 1994) was an American author and illustrator best known for his detailed, whimsical picture books for young children, especially the Busytown series and Richard Scarry's Best Word Book Ever. Over his career he published hundreds of books and sold tens of millions of copies worldwide.
Awards
['Society of Illustrators — Lifetime Achievement Award (posthumous, 2012)']
Notable Works
["Richard Scarry's Best Word Book Ever", 'The Best Ever Book of Vehicles', 'The Busy World of Richard Scarry (Busytown series)']
