Top 9 Quotes & Sayings by Richard Scarry

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American author Richard Scarry.

Last updated on December 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.

American - Author | June 5, 1919 - April 30, 1994

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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.

Richard Scarry

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.

Richard Scarry

I'm not interested in creating a book that is read once and then placed on the shelf and forgotten.

Richard Scarry

Librarians lend people books from the library. The best librarians are children's book librarians.

Richard Scarry

Everything has an educational value if you look for it. But it's the fun I want to get across.

Richard Scarry

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.

Richard Scarry

It's a precious thing to be communicating to children, helping them discover the gift of language and thought.

Richard Scarry

There are all kinds of writers. The best writers write children's books.

Richard Scarry

Artists paint pictures. The best artists paint pictures for children's books.

Richard Scarry