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Funniest Storybook Ever (Paperback)

by Richard Scarry (Author)
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  • Paperback: 48 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books; New edition edition (3 May 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007189478
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007189472
  • Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 21.6 x 0.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 6,221 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Welcome to the busy world of Richard Scarry! New in paperback, every page is packed with pictures and zany stories, with lots of details to spot. There are fifteen fabulous Scarry stories in this action-packed book. Read how Rabbit gets stuck to the road, and how little Tanglefoot trips over everything in sight! With stories such as 'The Talking Bread' and 'Uncle Willie and the Pirates', there is enough action here to satisfy the most demanding reader.


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 in New York City 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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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic illustrations and funny short stories., 1 Jan 2002
By A Customer
This review is from: Funniest Storybook Ever (Hardcover)
This book is ideal for bedtime stories as it has eleven short tales to choose from.
The illustrations are fantastic with so many tiny details to discover each time you look through the pages.
Casper aged four was most pleased to see the familiar characters who he has grown to love and laugh at,the infamous Bananas Gorilla with Sergeant Murphy hot on his heels,Ma and Pa Pig,the wonderful Lowly Worm and regular appearances from the Busytown firemen.
A very popular book which would make a lovely present.
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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Beware Duplication, 17 Sep 2003
By A Customer
This review is from: Funniest Storybook Ever (Hardcover)
This is a splendid book, but so is Richard Scarry's
"Funniest Stories Ever". In fact, the contents of the
two are identical, so don't buy this one if you've already
got that one!
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0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars WARNING: GENDER-STEREOTYPING AT ITS BEST!, 25 Oct 2009
By cliff (South Asia) - See all my reviews
The book contains 11 different short stories. Not a single one of them has a woman/girl as the main character. Women and girls do appear in the book, but nearly always in typical stereotyped roles (e.g.: mothers who cook).

The 1st story is called the Talking Bread. It is about Humperdink, the baker, who makes bread together with the Able Baker Charline Mouse. Here there is a girl, his little girl Flossie, who is watching. The story is about Flossie's doll that gets into one of the bread and says 'mamma'. As they open the bread little Flossie comes running calling 'baby' and the doll says 'mamma'.

The 2nd story is called Absent Minded Mr. Rabbit. There is no active female at all. One hippo looking to be a woman - but she stands watching in most of the picture.

The 3rd story is Sergeant Murphy and the Banana Thief. Not a single female in this one.

The 4th is called Seedboat Spike. It is about Speedboat bike who likes to take his little boy out on a ride. Here they knock into a boat so that the lady's washing goes overboard. That's all.

The 5th story is called Ma Pig's New Car. This is as good as it gets. A car for Mother Pig. However, the story is about Pa Pig who takes the children, Harry and Sally, to buy a car. The story revolves around Pa Pig and all the mistakes he makes. Ma Pig is seen in the end, with an apron around her waist, reinforcing the notion that the woman's place is in the kitchen/home.

The 6th story is called The Three Fishermen. Its about Lowly, Huckle and Daddy who go fishing. Here the only female is seen in one picture. No surprise, it is the mother with the apron and frying pan in her hand ready to cook the fish.

The 7th story is called The Accident. Its about Harvey Pig who drives the car and has an accident. No single female character in this one. Not even on the pictures.

The 8th story is called Please Move to the Back of the Bus. Its about Ollie the bus driver - a male. Here there is a female character, Big Hilda, who makes problems as she moves back in the bus and tilts it over.

The 9th story is called Uncle Willie and the Pirates. Here Uncle Willie is out fishing and 'Aunty Pastry has baked him pie for his lunch'. Then come the pirates - no need to mention what sex they are. At one point Aunty Pastry is mentioned - as she stands on the bridge and watches a monster that is trying to scare off the pirates. She gets very scared and runs.

The 10th story is the Unlucky Day. And it's about Mr. Raccoon. Here there is a mamma - her role is to cook for him. She cooks bacon and asks him to bring supper back home. At one point Mr Racoon bumps into Mrs Rabbit, and breaks all her eggs that she carries in a basket. When Mr Raccoon comes home Mrs Raccoon asks what he has brought home, because she wants to cook him something hot for dinner.

The 11th story is called Lowly Worm's Birthday. Here Mother Cat is going to bake a birthday cake, and the cartoon starts with a picture where mother cat in an apron is waving to Father who is driving off in a car with Lowly (one of the children) and another child who is not mentioned (not clear if a girl or a boy). They are going to buy eggs for Lowly's birthday cake, In this story there is one more woman, Mrs. Alfalfa who sells strawberries. Then they arrive home to mother cat's kitchen where she bakes a birthday cake!!!!!


There are many more side characters in the book, but apart from the above mentioned they are all male. Given the many stories and characters that are found in this book in addition to the super traditional roles portrayed, I find it to be one of the worst books I have ever seen from this point of view. Not a book for anyone who wants to give their daughters a wider horizon than the kitchen and sons a more progressive outlook than that of their sisters and female friends as cooking support.

Although first published in 1972, this book should not have been reprinted for its non-gender-sensitive and stereotype-reinforcing content.

In case people want to know, I am a Asian male! And I am giving it 1 Star because there is no option to give it something less.
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my 4 and 3 year old love this so i bought a lot for 4th birthday party presents. if you can get hold of the version with the cd then its great too,our local library has it.
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