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Richard Scarry

Author and illustrator from the United States (1919–1994)

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  • Momentum6.0
  • Wikipedia12.6K
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Lived 1919–1994, aged 75United States
United States flagUnited StatesWritersWriter / Author
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    21 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1919–1994
    Aged 75
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Updated 2026-08-04

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.

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Category
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United States
Last updated
2026-08-04
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Born
June 5, 1919
Died
April 30, 1994
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