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What Do People Do All Day
By (Author) Richard Scarry
HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins
18th May 2018
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Early years / early learning concepts
Picture books: character books
Childrens / Teenage general interest: City and town life
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Work, politics and society
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Home and daily life
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Machines and how things work
813.54
Paperback
64
Width 220mm, Height 280mm, Spine 5mm
280g
Richard Scarrys classic has been a favourite with children the world over for more than 50 years. Share in the magic of Scarrys Busytown with this beautiful paperback edition.
This gorgeous paperback edition of the beloved Scarry classic is packed with things to spot on every page. What Do People Do All Day is beautiful, fun and has been a favourite with children of all ages for more than 50 years.
Everyone is busy in Busytown from train drivers to doctors, from mothers to sailors, in police stations and on fire engines. Follow lots of busy people working through their busy days!
Captain Salty and his crew are getting ready to go on a voyage; Doctor Lion is busy at the hospital; Sergeant Murphy is working hard to keep things safe and peaceful; and engineers are building new roads. Packed full of activity and funny details to discover, this celebration of Busytown and its inhabitants will keep curious minds occupied for hours on end! Perfect for ages 3 and up.
PRAISE FOR RICHARD SCARRY:
A favourite of children for generations - Junior magazine
Enchanting and inspiring - TES
One of my favourite books for many years has been Cars and Trucks and Things That Go
- Paul Smith
Born in Boston in 1919, Richard Scarrys drawing talent led him to study at the Boston Museum School. He began his career in New York City as an illustrator and freelance artist, and in 1963 he published his first book, The Best Word Book Ever, which became an international best-seller.