Richard Scarry's Just Right Word Book

by Richard Scarry

It's another busy day in Busytown as the Bunny family, Lowly Worm, and other familiar characters wash up, go shopping, drive around town and more. Each scene provides plenty of objects to name and Richard Scarry's delightful illustrations are labeled with over 250 words.  

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

14 pages, Board book

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

RICHARD SCARRY is one of the world's best-loved children's authors EVER! In his extraordinary career, Scarry illustrated over 150 books, many of which have never been out of print. His books have sold over 100 million copies around the world, and are currently published in over twenty languages. No other illustrator has shown such a lively interest in the words and concepts of early childhood. Richard Scarry was posthumously awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Illustrators in 2012.

Reviews

[Alyssa Drajic · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book in the picture book section in my library. This is a really great book kindergarteners and preschoolers who are learning how to read simple words. This book is also great for toddlers because there are objects on each page that the toddlers can identify. This book discusses different parts of Busytown. For example,brother Bunny's bedroom, the Bunny family's house, the playground, and the doctor's office. Most young children can easily relate to this book because many of them have bedrooms, have been to the playground or doctor's office before.

[Meg · Rating 3 out of 5]

Everything I love about Busytown books, with several cues to help the adult guide reading and interacting with the book. Would absolutely be a four-star book if it weren't for the dated gendering throughout (sister bunny wearing bloomers and dresses, playing with dolls; mommy bunny cooking, brother bunny playing on a tricycle, poppa bunny wearing a business suit while reading the kids to sleep). Original publication date was 1997, and even then, I would have expected more fluid gender roles and attire. Oh well... still as fun and busy as one could expect and appreciate.

[Sandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Richard Scary is classic. It has a time and purpose. I remember reading them as a child with my Mom myself. But, this one in particular, fills my heart with dread when pulled off the shelf. I just hate reading this books to my kids. There is not enough going on to keep me engaged. But, my kids don't seem to notice and continue to pull it off the shelf...

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

The “board” feature invites a baby and toddler audience, but it’s too busy for this age. All the random pictures and labels are more appropriate for preschoolers and learning talkers. There’s too much happening here to keep the interest of a super young reader.

[Beth Bauman · Rating 3 out of 5]

No plot, but LOTS of vocabulary and details. I think the little kids (or new to English kids) would enjoy this. Typical Richard Scarry illustrations, lots of details. :)

[Takeisha Hannor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is excellent for first graders. It helps them to recognize body parts, objects, and letters. It is a much needed book to help children learn their sight words and to help them in reading and writing.

[Hope L. Justice · Rating 3 out of 5]

Again a fun sight word reading book. Nothing very special about it except that there are "beloved" characters. The plot is more focused on scenarios that require you to deal with vocabulary then a forward moving story.

[Jude Gravois]

Jude loves Richard Scarry. Word book with a loose story

[Allison · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this book was part of a bigger collection I had as a child. I love these Busy World books.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally, a Richard Scarry book that the little one can't destroy as easily!

[Christine Turner]

March 29, 2017