A Summer Picnic
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995

A Summer Picnic

Written by Richard Scarry

Book #5 in the The Busy World of Richard Scarry series

A picnic turns into an adventure when a storm forces a class into a mysterious cave.

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32 pages
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Bookroo's summary

Miss Honey's class eagerly anticipates their picnic, but a sudden storm changes everything. As rain pours down, they find themselves seeking refuge in a dark, eerie cave. With Spotty, the bus driver, leading the way, the children must navigate unexpected challenges. What secrets does the cave hold, and will they find their way back to safety? This adventure promises surprises and lessons in resilience.

From the publisher

Sometimes it’s more fun when plans go awry. That’s what Miss Honey’s class discovers when their picnic gets washed out in a summer downpour, and Spotty, the bus driver, has to rescue them from a scary cave. Based on an episode from The Busy World of Richard Scarry, which airs onShowtime and Nickleodeon. Full color.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about stormsBooks about picnicsBooks about caves
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Book details

Publication
Published
April 1, 1997
First published
January 1, 1995
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689809910

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