I remember, when I was a kid, two friends of mine and a cousin had a bunch of Richard Scarry books. I don't know why we didn't have any - did people think they were especially aimed at boys perhaps, as all the copies I remember seeing were owned by boys? I would sit for hours going through them and finding all the little details in the pictures. Great inspiration!
OMG Richard Scarry is one of my favs! I used to read his books to my kids 50 years ago because I loved them. We had a set of 5 books, and the kids literally wore them out. I think that's why they all became avid readers. I didn't think anyone remembered him. I especially loved his Story Book Dictionary. I still chuckle about his definition (or more accurately, demonstration) of "anything". Mother is giving Babykins a bath. Mother is wearing a raincoat. Babykins isn't wearing anything.
I remember, when I was a kid, two friends of mine and a cousin had a bunch of Richard Scarry books. I don't know why we didn't have any - did people think they were especially aimed at boys perhaps, as all the copies I remember seeing were owned by boys? I would sit for hours going through them and finding all the little details in the pictures. Great inspiration!
OMG Richard Scarry is one of my favs! I used to read his books to my kids 50 years ago because I loved them. We had a set of 5 books, and the kids literally wore them out. I think that's why they all became avid readers. I didn't think anyone remembered him. I especially loved his Story Book Dictionary. I still chuckle about his definition (or more accurately, demonstration) of "anything". Mother is giving Babykins a bath. Mother is wearing a raincoat. Babykins isn't wearing anything.
I have that one too!
Now that I've been reminded of them, I want them again. Can I claim it's my second childhood?
Oh, this is a fun one! Thanks, Adam! Can't wait to draw this week.