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RUN, RUN as fast as you can.
You can’t catch me—
I’m the Gingerbread Man!

Recently discovered in the Golden Books archive, this favorite folktale has been out of print for over 30 years. The early painterly art style of Richard Scarry looks new and fresh again in this keepsake edition. His lively images will run off the pages and into the hearts of a new generation of children. ... Read more

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"Everyone likes the polite elephant. He knows the right things tosay and do". Children can follow the elephant's example and learn how rewardingit is to be polite. ... Read more

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Elephants, Hello, Please, Thank You:18 month old's favorite
I think my 18 month old started out loving this book so much because it has elephants in it. We love to make the elephant sign and the noise "bfffuuuuttt".

Some times I change the words I read. For example, instead of reading "he never pushes or shoves", I say out-loud "the elephant waits by standing still" to eliminate some of the gender and the sometimes "dont dont dont" wordings. Partly because at 18 months old "never push or shove" sounds a lot like "push and shove". :) Older children will probably be able to understand words like dont and never.

But my 18 month old doesn't care about those things. And we love signing "hello friends", "please", and "thank you".

I agree that it is never too early to teach social manners!

Just dont feel like you have to read it word for word; change a couple here and there!

We also love spying the bears, rabits, mice, fox, lady bugs and hats!

A big hit in our household !
Our 18-month-old can not hear this being read enough. We must read it 5 times a day or more, maybe much more, with him asking/signing 'more' again. The illustrations, as can be expected, are excellent. Best of all, from a parents point of view, is that it teaches the importance of manners.

Given the lack of manners that I often see on playgrounds (by parents!) I think that it is imperative that good manners be drilled (there is the 'd' word) into children when quite young. Good social graces are usually a surer factor of success in life than extra points on an IQ test. There is a plethora of books out about raising bright kids, but markedly fewer about raising polite kids.

I picked this title up in a supermarket on a whim, and found it a favorite with our little guy, who already likes to say "please and "thank you" as well as "How do you do?". Buy it.

cute and fun to read, and also teaches good manners
Cute Richard Scarry pictures are always fun for children, and this book combines the fun of Scarry's cartoon animals and vehicles with many tips on good manners in several different situations. Needed by many of today's children. ... Read more

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Sergeant Murphy, Huckle, Lowly, Mr. Fixit, and the rest of the Busytown citizens are busy indeed in this big treasury from beloved storyteller, Richard Scarry . Sixteen stories are collected from the classic Richard Scarry's Funniest Storybook Ever and Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day?, including "The Talking Bread," "Building a New Road," "The Unlucky Day," "A Visit to the Hospital," and "Sergeant Murphy and the Banana Thief." A whole new generation will giggle at the slapstick antics and gentle misfortunes of Scarry's colorfully drawn animal characters as they go about their everyday lives building houses, mailing birthday letters, and going fishing. In addition to the warm, funny stories, Richard Scarry's books are terrific language builders. Children pore over every page, lingering to find the droll little details they may not have caught their first--or fifty-first--time around. (Ages 2 to 6) --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

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Five of your favorite Scarry stories in one book! Follow Huckle, Lowly Worm, and their friends through many adventures around Busytown. They search for treasure, camp out, survive a snowstorm, and more! ... Read more

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What better way to learn about reading and math than with the help of Lowly Worm, Huckle Cat, and the rest of the Scarry menagerie! Each book is chock-full of exercises, puzzles, games, and activities that will keep young children engaged while providing hours of fun. ... Read more

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Illustrated in full color. Mr. Paint Pig, a favorite Scarry character, introduces color concepts to preschoolers. ... Read more

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a childhood favorite
My mother read this book to me at least 10 times daily in my early years.. it was a cherished childhood favorite...

Having just adopted a beautifull baby boy I wanted more than anything to be able to share this book with him.

Mr. Paint Pig is packed full of laughter and learning... this book keeps a childs attention with lively characters, wonderfull illustrations,and a very cute story line... and all of this while teaching your youngster colors...

I hope that all of you enjoy this book as much as my son and myself have.

heather johnson ... Read more

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Illustrated in full color. Lowly introduces more than 100 familiar and clearly labeled objects with his characteristic humor and charm. ... Read more

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Simple concept, charming execution
"Richard Scarry's Lowly Worm Book" is a Random House Chunky Book. It features a series of pictures with one-word labels on the items depicted: chimney, roof, house, tree, leaf, etc. The emphasis in general is on common household objects; this book could be a good educational tool for beginning readers. The book's title character is seen at least once on every colorful two-page spread. With his innocent smile, green hat, and single red sneaker, the Worm is a charming, likeable character with lots of visual appeal.

Excellent book for toddlers!
Chunky books are great for little hands, and all children love Richard Scarry books. I first heard about them when my cousins were little, and started buying them when our first child was born. She liked them, as did our second, third, and fourth child. Our youngest is 15 months old, and Richard Scarry's Lowly Worm Book is one of his favorites. He loves to turn the pages, look at the pictures, and ask "What that?". Each page has a simple picture, making it easy to give a one-word answer. Each picture has captions on each element, so that as the child gets older you are prompted to give more detailed answers to the "What that?" question. Buy the Richard Scarry chunky books for your toddler, and keep on buying Richard Scarry books and videos as he/she grows. They are always fun to look at for both children and adults! ... Read more

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Three of Richard Scarry's most beloved children's classics arebrought together in Richard Scarry's Biggest and Best Ever!Join Scarry'senchanting animal characters in Busy, Busy Town, travel with the Pig family ontheir summer vacation in Cars and Trucks and Things that Go, and find the worldfor just about everything under the sun in The Best Word Book Ever.Adventureand fun await among the pages of this entertaining and delightful bind-up. ... Read more

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3 of the Best Richard Scarry Books: All in One!
This book combines "Busy, Busy Town", "Cars and Trucks and Things That Go", and the "Best Word Book Ever": 3 of Richard's Scarry's most endearing stories. All told, the book has 182 pages of classic Richard Scarry charming and adorable illustrations, and covers everything from occupations, to vehicles of every type, to parts of the body and things in the kitchen. My 2-year-old son loves to page through the book, and its large size means that we see "new" pages each time we look at it. Absolutely wonderful - worth every dime.

Highly recommended
This is a fantastic book with colourful pictures and useful information to capture the interest of a child.I've bought one for myself to read to my kids and another as a present to a friend.

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL
There is no other way to describe this book. From the antics of Mr Fixit Fox to Couscous, the Algerian detective, this book is packed with fun from cover to cover! I heartily recommend this book to parents with children with lively imaginations, and to those who wish their children to DEVELOP lively imaginations. ... Read more

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Illus. in full color. In this storybook, Scarry presents three humorous tales about happily resolved misunderstandings in the busy world of Lowly Worm and Huckle Cat. ... Read more

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A Winner in Our House!
Our nearly three-year old daughter simply loves this book. She first got Richard Scarry's "Biggest Word Book Ever" (which I ABSOLUTELY recommend!), and therefore already knew the characters. She cracks up at the clumsy Mr. Frumble, who is always having accidents, and she is attracted to the kindness and friendship between Lowly Worm and Huckle Cat. She recognizes emotions and personality traits in this book...Mommy Cat is angry, Huckle Cat is sad, poor Mr. Frumble is "accident prone". These emotions are displayed in an age appropriate way. This book is a compilation of 3 short stories, and is one of the first "big girl" books she consistently wants to read, morning and night. Definitely the best few bucks I ever spent!

Great stories for Toddlers
This book may be targeted for older child, but my 2 year old loves the stories. They contain alot of images he can relate to and the stories are easy to understand. His favorite is Mr. Fixit. ... Read more

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Pigs and foxes and cats, oh my! Creatures at work and at play--what more could a young reader ask for in a first book? The simple pleasures of these 12 stories, combined with large type; engaging, illustration-heavy text; and a light format are appreciated by children on the verge of reading, as well as those already sounding out their first words.Plenty of exciting situations ensure that no one will want to put this book down. What will Frances Fix-It do when Mrs. Pig's oven blows up, showering fudge all over the kitchen? How will Sniff the detective dog crack the case of the missing bracelets? And is it really true that nothing happened during Uncle Harry and Uncle Larry's day on their fishing boat?Richard Scarry carefully blends simple sentences with complex ones in order to encourage yet challenge new readers. His big, colorful, detail-rich illustrations entertain children while reinforcing their learning. Scarry's timeless Best books have been first favorites for decades, enticing readers back to the books again and again. (Ages 4 to 8) --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

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Great for non-readers, too!
I bought this book for my 2 year old Busytown lover. The book has simple stories that are a good next step after baby books. The stories are longer and the pictures keep their attention. We read it so often that we will surely need to purchase a new copy when we are ready to learn to read. ... Read more

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What better way to learn about reading and math than with the help of Lowly Worm, Huckle Cat, and the rest of the Scarry merry menagerie! Each book is chock-full of exercises, puzzles, games, and activities that will keep young children engaged while providing hours of fun. ... Read more

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What better way to learn about reading and math tha with the help of Lowly Worm, Huckle Cat, and the rest of the Scarry merry menagerie! Each book is chockfull of excercises, puzzles, games, and activities that will keep young children engaged while providing hours of fun. ... Read more

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This lively, lighthearted first book about bunnies is writtenand illustrated by the famous Richard Scarry. A longtime favorite with littlereaders, the book shows lots of different kinds of bunnies -- on the run,nibbling in Farmer Brown's garden, or bringing up great big families. ... Read more

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LOVE IT!
My mom used to read this book to me ALL the time, and then we would talk about what she thought HER "baby bunny" would be.I'm now 27, and she still refers to me as "the baby bunny" because of this book.I am a 1st grade teacher, and today I got a good evaluation, and mom said, "Well, it sounds like the baby bunny has grown up to be a great teacher!"

What will baby bunny be?
This book is about all the glamorous things that baby bunny could be when he grows up, but he knows what he wants to be!A daddy rabbit who loves and takes care of all his little baby bunnies! ... Read more

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You Wish You were Given A Cool Workbook Like This
- The content is comprehensive (better than most of the workbooks I have seen.) There are great exercises of logic, letters, numbers, words, math, thinking skills ... etc.
- The entire book is done in details. Beautiful artwork.
- Best buy. A small price to pay for such a big book.
- Can be used as a workbook first and a coloring book later. Truly the best workbook ever!
My son started this workbook at age 4. I was concerned he might not be ready for the reading and math. He has started kindergarten and he is the star of the class. This book has helped him not only supplement his learning in school but also surpass it! Wish there were more books that took the place of TV and video games. ... Read more