Richard Scarry's Best First Book Ever
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1979 · Est. 16 min read-aloud

Richard Scarry's Best First Book Ever

Written & illustrated by Richard Scarry

Discover playful animals teaching essential words and concepts.

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48 pages· 2,051 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Join beloved animal characters on a vibrant journey through the alphabet, numbers, and vocabulary. With over 700 words to explore, each page offers delightful surprises and engaging learning moments. Perfect for curious minds eager to expand their understanding of the world, this colorful adventure promises to captivate and educate. What new words will you discover today?

From the publisher

Illus. in full color. Favorite Scarry animal characters introduce simplelearning concepts and over 700 words. “Kids will enjoy the surprises as Scarryteaches the alphabet, numbers, and vocabulary.”– “The New York Times.”

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
2,051
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD490L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about town lifeBooks about mannersBooks about health and doctorsBooks about daily routines
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
September 12, 1979
First published
January 1, 1979
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780394842509

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