Book Series · 5 Books

The Busy World of Richard Scarry Books

In order from The Snowstorm to Hilda Hippo's Favorite Stories.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$350

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1994

The Snowstorm

By Richard Scarry

A strong girl faces a school bus crisis.

32 pages

Summary: Hilda, a hippo with extraordinary strength, struggles to fit in as a playground monitor. Her power often causes chaos, but when a school bus skids off the road during a snowstorm, her strength becomes the key to saving the day. Can Hilda turn her perceived flaw into a heroic asset?

The complete set

The Busy World of Richard Scarry Series

5 books · Published 1994–1998

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$350

The Snowstorm

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1994

A strong girl faces a school bus crisis.

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.

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$325

Camping Out

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995

A ghost story changes camping plans.

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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.

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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 The Snowstorm in 1994, and the newest book, Hilda Hippo's Favorite Stories, was published in 1998.