Product ReviewsRichard Scarry's Best Word Book Ever by Richard Scarry (1999, Hardcover)

BEST Word book ever

I learned to read before my first memory using this book. I just sent it to my 2 year old nephew who is learning to read. If you need a baby shower gift or any gift for a young one, this is it! I still have my original from almost 50 years ago! Stock up!👍Read full review...

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Richard Scarry's Best Word Book Ever

As a child this for me became one of those books that never ceased to be handled, a book from which drew so much enjoyment that it literally got read until it fell apart.
The level of detail within the illustrations is such that each time you look something else, previously onnoticed, will almost jump out, with that sort of "oh wow" effect.
The very nature of the simplicity of the words - to both write and speak - is what makes this such an almost must-have for any parent looking to develop their child's literacy and vocabulary. It's use of simple colour and everyday items is sure to capture child's imagination, and the slightly comical nature (phrases like "he doesn't eat the toaster") of presenting the world outside using animals will only serve to enhance the captivation.
As a "Brit", the only downside of this book is that it contains a number of "Americanisms", so it may confuse children who attempt to understand that these seemingly different words are in fact the same thing.Read full review...

Really Is The Best Word Book Ever

We went through 2 of this book when our boys were toddlers in the early 80's. I bought one for our granddaughter and she loves it, too. Bright colors and very detailed drawings. This big picture book covers just about everything. - items and activities. Very entertaining - for kids and adults!Read full review...

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Richard Scarry's Best Word Book Ever.

Amazing pictures that captivate children and help them to learn the whole word for the picture which is written underneath. Both my children were reading at 4 years old with the help of these and other books.Read full review...

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Great learning tool for kids

My children had this when they were little and would spend hours looking at all the big, colorful pages. Richard Scarry's drawings are very fun and friendly and each item is labeled for the children to associate pictures with names.
I highly recommend this book.Read full review...

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Fun, detailed and entertaining

This is an classic book for at least two generations and somewhat hard to find anymore. It entertains kids from 3-10. I used it as decorations for a birthday party. It came as described and on perfect timing.Read full review...

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Such a wonderful book

I love all this book by Richard Scarry - it is a real gem. The illustrations are beautiful and my kids love this book. It arrived in great condition. I am very happy.

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Excellent word book!!

I used this same book to teach my children thirty years ago!!

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Rxcellent Book to help children learn to identify items, read and remember them and learn to organize and comprehend

As I said in the title. It is an excellent book to help children learn to identify items, read the names of items and learn to comprehend and organize facts. I used this book with many other for my children in the late 1960's and to the mid 70's.
both my children were excellent readers and comprehend and use any book given to them out loud to the children in the preschool classes and explain and answer questions
My children did the same when they were grown and had children of their own. Reading is not only Fundamental. it is the way to establish curious minds and leads to success as adults..Read full review...

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Richard Scarry's Best Word Book Ever

This book was my daughter's favorite book when she was a child, in fact she wore out two books! My husband and I would sit with her for hours going over words and the pictures. She loved it!!!
r>She is now grown and a teacher. We were talking about children's books one day and she asked me if I remembered the word book she had when she was a child and wished she had a copy of it. So I found two copies on ebay and surprised her with a copy. She was so excited and we started reminiscing about it. I am keeping the other copy for maybe future grandchildren!

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