What Do People Do All Day? - Softcover

Richard Scarry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007189494 ISBN 13: 9780007189496

Publisher: Harpercollins Childs, 2005

Synopsis

Packed with pictures and things to spot on every page, this classic has been refreshed to bring the world of Richard Scarry to a new generation of readers. What do people do all day? This is the perfect book to introduce children to the world of work. From doctors to dressmakers, from mothers to sailors, we follow a colourful collection of busy people working through their busy days. Captain Sally and his crew are getting ready to go on a voyage, Seargeant Murhphy is working hard to keep things safe and peaceful, and engineers are building new roads. Another busy day in Busytown!

About this title

About the Author:

Born in Boston in 1919, Richard Scarry's drawing talent led him to study at the Boston Museum School. He began his career 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.

Review:

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

About this edition

• Publisher: Harpercollins Childs
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0007189494
• ISBN 13: 9780007189496
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64