Name: Richard Scarry's Polite Elephant (Little Golden Book)
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Author: Richard Scarry
ISBN: 9781101930908

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Richard Scarry's Polite Elephant (Little Golden Book)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Richard Scarry

Illustrated by

Richard Scarry

Publisher

Golden Books

Year

2016

Language

English

Pages

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

19.6x16.5x0.8 cm

Weight

1.05

ISBN13

9781101930908

Synopsis "Richard Scarry's Polite Elephant (Little Golden Book)"

A beloved Richard Scarry Little Golden Book classic from 1963! When it comes to visiting a neighbor, enjoying a meal, or hosting a playdate, no one does it with better manners than the polite elephant. Richard Scarry's witty, colorful artwork of the elephant and his friends at play will delight young readers. They'll want to follow the elephant's gracious example as he waits in line for the bus, helps out, and passes the salt! Most importantly, they'll learn just how fun and easy it is to be polite.

Richard Scarry

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Richard Scarry (Boston, 1919 – Gstaad, 1994) was an American author and illustrator, famous for his children's books featuring anthropomorphic animals. Throughout his career, he published over 300 titles, selling more than 100 million copies worldwide. His work is characterized by detailed and colorful illustrations that introduce children to basic vocabulary concepts, professions, and everyday life.

Among his most notable works are Best Word Book Ever (1963), What Do People Do All Day? (1968), and Busy, Busy Town, which are part of the series set in the fictional Busytown. His books have been translated into more than 20 languages and adapted into animated series, such as The Busy World of Richard Scarry. In 2012, he was posthumously awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Society of Illustrators of New York.

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