Book Series · 5 Books

The Busy World of Richard Scarry Books

In order from A Summer Picnic to Hilda Hippo's Favorite Stories.

The Busy World of Richard Scarry series is a set of 5 picture books by Richard Scarry, published between 1994 and 1998. Written for ages 3–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$325

Book #5 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995

A Summer Picnic

By Richard Scarry

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

32 pages

Paperback

In reading order

The Busy World of Richard Scarry Series

5 books · Published 1994–1998

#5 in Series

Sale price

$325

A Summer Picnic

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995

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

Series

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$350

The Snowstorm

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1994

A strong girl faces a school bus crisis.

Series

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$325

Camping Out

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995

A ghost story changes camping plans.

Series

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$399

Lowly Worm Joins the Circus

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 1998

Lowly Worm must choose between circus dreams and family ties.

Series

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$1095

Hilda Hippo's Favorite Stories

Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 1998

A hippo tackles mysteries and adventures in eight tales.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Busy World of Richard Scarry series?

There are 5 books in the Busy World of Richard Scarry series. It began with A Summer Picnic in 1995, and the newest book, Hilda Hippo's Favorite Stories, was published in 1998.