Kenny and Kathy Bear and their Busytown friends introduce new and familiar names for objects grouped by subject, theme, and setting, in the city and on the farm, at the dentist and at the grocer's, in the kitchen and at the circus and all the places they frequent.
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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.
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65 of 67 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Library Binding
I had the book when I was little (we called it Big Book). When I bought it for my son recently, I had the feeling that I remembered pages that weren't there: birds, flowers, buildings. I hunted up my old copy and sure enough, there were quite a few pages missing in the newer book. But nowhere in Joey's book does it say it's a revised edition! What's in the book is great, but I can't get rid of the feeling that we got gypped!
Another problem with the book is that it's not bound very well. All our Richard Scarry books seem to fall apart at the spine in very short order. It's true we read them constantly, but we read other books as often, and they don't fall apart as quickly.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Board book
My son was given this book at birth! At six months when he was sitting up, I would prop the book in front of him and he would look at all the pictures which are grouped into themes on each page (boats, planes, neighbourhood etc). At one he was pointing to all the images and I was describing the scenes. Now at two years of age when his vocabulary is expanding by the moment he reads this book more than any other. I point to things and ask him to name them - he describes what he sees - it is a great source of knowledge and vocabulary for him, and is the one book, guaranteed to distract him when a meltdown is approaching! I can't recommend it enough - both for its contents and its longevity as a book that is appropriate for many years.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Library Binding
I had this book when I was little and I loved it. Seeing it for sale over 25 years later brought back happy memories. I ordered 2 copies at Christmas for my nieces. On delivery I was very disappointed. The book was a lot thinner than the original and with a lot more American words in it. I don't remember the original having a lot of American spelling in it. It could be very confusing for children trying to learn English words and spellings for things.
I was so disappointed I sent them both back! You can pick up better word books on the High Street.
Somethings from childhood are better left there!
I was so disappointed I sent them both back! You can pick up better word books on the High Street.
Somethings from childhood are better left there!
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Highly recommended for all ages!
I grew up with this book with translations into German & French - and loved it!!! Wonderful illustrations. Bought as a Christening gift along with two other of Mr. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Tia Turquesa
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Best Word Book
I bought this book for my children and so I thought I would buy it for my grandchild. They are great books for learning
Published 5 months ago by Mary
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Brilliant
This is an American vocabulary book for preschool and early learners, wonderful stories and pages of pictures with names of things, actions, emotions, colors, animals, etc. Read more
Published 6 months ago by MomRay
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Reliving my youth with this book
My parents use to read this book to my sister and I when we were young (3-6yrs old) and they use to call out the names on the page and we had to find it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by I. Ingal
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent - but American English
This book is a sheer joy for young children, and parents will enjoy reading through it with their offspring. The only drawback is that the terms used are American English.
Published 7 months ago by Dr. M. W. Patterson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Word book ever - I agree
Lovely book to teach toddlers every day words & sounds. My 1 year old Grand Daughter loves it, especially the beautifully illustrated farm with all the everyday animals.
Published 10 months ago by Jayney
3.0 out of 5 stars
There is English and there are mistakes.
This is a very well illustrated book with fancy colours and animated characters. I love the different themes on each page and the close to real life portrait. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Anth
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Brilliant!
Our 3 year old son loves this book and wants it repeatedly. It's a fantastic book for any curious toddler. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Dolly200
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review of Richard Scarry's book The Best Word Book Ever
Beautiful book. Good for teaching children Vocab in an interesting and amusing way. Lots of fun for children and adults too
Published 23 months ago by WMWallen
5.0 out of 5 stars
great pictures with humor throughout
Had this as a pre schooler in 1960s and loved the pictures- ideal to look and discuss with your child even before he can read, little humourous touches everywhere. Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2011 by sally tarbox
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