Pages crammed with colorful, comical characters presenting words, concepts and a myriad of objects to inquisitive youngsters-the jaunty style of the late Scarry needs no introduction to his millions ...

Richard Scarry spent more than 40 years creating some of the most beloved children’s books of the 20th century. On June 5, we celebrate his 100th birthday. Over his career, Scarry wrote more than 300 ...

My first favorite author was Richard Scarry. Parents the world over know Scarry’s illustrated children’s books, the most famous of which explored his fictional “Busytown,” which was populated with ...

Richard Scarry's 1942 book The Animals of Farmer Jones now appears as a paper-over-board Big Little Golden Book. This classic introduction to farm animals spotlights their familiar barnyard noises, ...

Richard Scarry’s Best Word Book Ever is a a classic of children’s literature, having sold millions of copies to parents looking for a fun way to teach their children simple vocabulary. The book was ...

Richard Scarry, a best-selling author and illustrator of children's books, died Saturday at Saanen hospital in Gstaad, Switzerland. He was 74. The cause was a heart attack, said his son, Richard Jr.

It’s always interesting to see how beloved children’s products change over time, from Barbie’s wider hips to Thomas The Tank Engine’s marketing explosion. Mental Floss has an interesting look at one ...

The BusinessTown Tumblr takes the ridiculous jobs and workplace archetypes of Silicon Valley and makes them cute animals in the style of Richard Scarry. The white male venture capitalist, the overpaid ...

A new capsule collection by the Italian fashion house honors the immeasurable impact of children's book author Richard Scarry. An advertisment flaunting the central gem of Bottega Veneta's new capsule ...

Instead of gumballs, a new vending machine at a Connecticut bookstore spits out pieces of art inspired by an iconic children's author. Mermaid Books in Milford recently introduced a vending machine ...