Richard McClure Scarry (June 5, 1919 – April 30, 1994) was a popular American children's author and illustrator who published over 300 books with total sales of over 100 million units worldwide. Scarry was born in Boston, Massachusetts, where his parents ran a shop. The Scarry family enjoyed a comfortable life even during the time of the great Depression. Following high school graduation, Scarry enrolled in a business college but soon dropped out, finding it not to his liking. He then studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, where he remained until being drafted into the U. S. Army during World War
| Richard Scarry | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 5, 1919 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | April 30, 1994 (aged 74) Gstaad, Switzerland |
| Occupation | Author and illustrator |
| Genres | Children's books |
| Notable work(s) | Best Word Book Ever |