Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American author Richard Scarry.
Last updated on November 19, 2024.
Richard McClure Scarry was an American children's author and illustrator who published over 300 books with total sales of over 100 million worldwide. He is best known for his Best Ever book series that take place primarily in the fictional town of Busytown, "which is populated by friendly and helpful resident [animals...such as] Mr. Frumble, Huckle Cat, Mr. Fixit, Lowly Worm, and others..." The series spawned a media franchise.
I am very happy when people write that they have worn out my books, or that they are held together by Scotch tape. I consider that the ultimate compliment.
Wherever I go, I'm watching. Even on vacation, when I'm in an airport or a railroad station, I look around, snap pictures, and find out how people do things.
I'm not interested in creating a book that is read once and then placed on the shelf and forgotten.
Librarians lend people books from the library. The best librarians are children's book librarians.
Everything has an educational value if you look for it. But it's the fun I want to get across.
I'm not interested in creating a book that is read once and then placed on the shelf and forgotten. I am very happy when people have worn out my books, or that they're held together by Scotch tape.
It's a precious thing to be communicating to children, helping them discover the gift of language and thought.
There are all kinds of writers. The best writers write children's books.
Artists paint pictures. The best artists paint pictures for children's books.