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Funniest Storybook Ever

By Richard Scarry

When a talking loaf appears, Busytown’s ordinary day becomes a very surprising mystery.

funny playful colourful chaotic

Genres

Humour Animals Classics

What is Funniest Storybook Ever about?

Join the animals of Busytown in fifteen short, silly stories filled with mishaps, mysteries and surprising adventures. Mr Rabbit gets stuck in the road, Tanglefoot trips over everything, Ma Pig’s new car causes chaos and mice pirates take over Uncle Willie’s ship. There is also a talking loaf of bread, an unlucky day and a birthday celebration for Lowly Worm. With lively illustrations and plenty of details to spot, this collection invites young children to share the jokes and discover something new on every page.

About the author

Richard Scarry was a much-loved author and illustrator from America, famous for creating lively books about Busytown. His stories are full of friendly animal characters who go on fun adventures and learn about the world around them. Children enjoy exploring his colourful illustrations and discovering all the little details hidden on every page.

Pages

48 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2026

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