Book Description

Have you ever wondered how the pyramids in Egypt were built? Or who might have sent the first valentine card? And what a brave knight has to do with the invention of pajamas?

In this hilarious collection of stories, Richard Scarry takes a humorous look at the origins of eight historic events. Travel through time and around the world with the funniest cast of characters, including Macaroni Polo, Herr Gutenbear, and Michael Antelope. These laugh-out-loud adventures, adapted from episodes of The Busy World of Richard Scarry TV series, are sure to please Scarry fans everywhere. ... Read more

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Absolutely agree with the first reviewer
You may think a Richard Scarry book is simply written, but these "adapted" books are a disgrace to the original author's flair for the written word. I wish the publishers would be truthful about who is paid to author these wimpy adaptations. Bring back the ORIGINAL books and burn these imitators!!

Doesn't live up to Scarry's other titles
Richard Scarry is one of my child's favorite authors, and was a favorite of mine when I was a child as well. However, this book does not reach the level of quality found in many of his other titles. When I ordered this book, I was unaware that it was an adaptation of a cartoon series, rather than an original Scarry story book. While it still surpasses many other children's books in entertainment value, the illustrations and stories are not as charming as I have come to expect. Finally, for children who are Lowly Worm fans, be forewarned that Lowly does not appear in this book at all. My son was dissapointed that he could not search for Lowly Worm on each page, as he so enjoys doing in books like Richard Scarry's Busytown. ... Read more

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My 2 1/2 year old daughter is fascinated
We checked this book out from the library, and I'm buying it today because she likes it so much. For some reason she just loves to sit & stare at the pictures. It's the first Richard Scarry book she has seen, and I plan to buy more. The pictures have a busy quality to them that makes kids like to sit and study them. It's rated for 4-8 year olds, but I think older kids may find it boring. Perfect for reading to toddlers & pre-schoolers though. ... Read more

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Great Book for Kids, LONG book for parents!
My daughter, now known around town as "Mr. Frumble," absolutely adores this book! She reads it all of the time, while eating, on the potty, in bed and watching TV. In fact, I'm am purchasing ANOTHER one of these books because our copy was purchased second hand at a thrift shop and the pages are tearing apart due to excessive reading.

I really hate this book, but only because I'm am SO TIRED of reading it! It IS really long and can take 20 minutes to read...but of course, each minute is totally worth it! From an educational standpoint, though...the book is just FULL of pictures to look at, and it's pages are thick and large, perfect for my three year old's fingers. She loves to tell me about what Mr. Frumble is doing in each picture, and she adores Mr. Frumble's pickle car.

I remember Richard Scary books from my childhood days, and I have to say, I think my daughter will be remembering them as well. I am very happy with this book and would recommend this book and this author to anyone who asks. ... Read more

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Best French Dictionary Ever!
My wife speaks French, and is teaching me and my 2-year-old son to speak French as well. I have many boring adult French dictionaries. None of them are anywhere near as good as Richard Scarry's Livre des Mots. This book is packed full of words. And the pictures make learning them more fun, and more memorable too! Simply put, this is the BEST FRENCH DICTIONARY EVER! And the only place I have ever found it is here. Thanks, AMAZON.CA!

What a wonderful Idea!
As an adult trying to learn French this is a great aid.It is as much fun as it was to read Richard Scarry"s books to my children when they were young. ... Read more

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Great Story
This book like the others dose a wonderful job of tying in other characters. My children love it! ... Read more

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