Richard Scarry's Funniest Storybook Ever!

The condition of my book was rated a very good but the last page was totally torn and a feeble attempt to try and tape it back.. very disappointing

I'm a Richard Scarry fan, but this book isn't his best (I recommend "What Do People Do All Day?", "Cars and Trucks and Things That Go," and "Richard Scarry's Biggest Book Ever" instead). The pictures are, of course, great and full of detail, and most of the stories are amusing for young children, but I don't like the text -- it sounds dated and stiff, and in some cases is a bit too harsh (criminal characters who have to be "punished," etc.) If I read the stories to my son in my own words we enjoy the book more. (Well, he would probably enjoy it no matter what the words were!)

I received this book when I was about 5 years old and even after almost 14 years, I still have it. Granted, my copy of the book is now in very bad shape, but I still filp through the pages from time to time. It's story is still funny and appealing to me even through all these years, and helps me cool down when I'm stressed up with my assignments. Furthermore, It's the only book from my childhood days that is still with me. I would certainly recommend this book to parents who are looking for a good book of bedtime stories for their siblings.

This is the very first Richard Scary's book that I bought for my 2 1/2 year old daughter and she absolutely loves it. It is a daily "must read" book for her. She enjoys the antics of each character and delights in the illustrations. Now she picks the order of stories to be read. If she could have her way, she would make me read them all to her at one sitting!This book teaches the good and the bad, the "should do" from the "should not" in a amusing way. Many of the stories are centered around a family life and this is highly commended.Even I do not tire reading from this book everyday. It is a challenge to find new details in the illustrations to stretch her mind. I would definitely recommend this book and if my daughter has her way, she would too.Both my daughter and I would certainly scout for more of Richard Scarry's books.