Richard Scarry is one of America's most enduring and bestselling artists and writers. Over a career that spanned five decades, he created more than 300 books for children and adults everywhere-a body of work that has sold more than 200 million copies in 30 languages. Scarry began his career as an artist at a variety of magazines and as a freelance illustrator, drawing pictures for children's books. His stories are filled with irresistible animals, all drawn in his distinctive style that has become recognisable to millions of fans all over the world. Richard Scarry passed away in 1994.