Richard Scarry facts for kids

Richard Scarry (1919-1994) was an American from Boston who wrote and drew pictures for children's books. While his books are largely populated by animal species such as dogs, cats, raccoons, bears, owls, goats, foxes, wolves, rabbits, lions, tigers, hippos, pigs, mice, elephants, crocodiles, beavers, walruses, and more. His work became popular in the 1960s, and led to a cartoon show on Showtime (TV channel) and Nickelodeon.

Soundtracks

Richard Scarry's Best Videos Ever - Music from the Complete Series (1995)

The Alphabet Song
Gussy Goose's Song
The Alphabet Song (Huckle Cat's Reprise)
Tra La La, 1, 2, 3
Tra La La, 1, 2, 3 (Reprise)
Lily's Counting Day Song
Tra La La, 1, 2, 3 (Reprise with Huckle Cat)
Tomorrow You Can Count Again
Busy People
Truck Driver Rhonda's Song
Fireman Ralph's Song
Mail Carrier Olive's Song
Travel Agent Sally's Song
You Can Be Anything You Want to Be
So Many Shapes in Busytown
The Alphabet Song (Learning Songs)
My Alphabet
A Song of Opposites
I Love to Count
On a Summer Day
If You're Happy and You Know It
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
Look, Look Carefully
Please Learn Some Manners, Bananas
Singing, Dancing, Laughing and Growing
At the Library
Stop, Look and Listen
Mixed Up Sounds
Wheels
Little Jack Horner
Starlight, Starbright
London Bridge is Falling Down
Mary Had a Little Lamb
Old Mother Hubbard
Little Bo Peep
Hey Diddle Diddle
Little Miss Muffet
Hickory Dickory Dock
Three Little Kittens
There Was an Old Woman Who Lives in a Shoe
Wee Willie Winkie
Old King Cole
Sing a Song of Sixpence
Sleep, Baby, Sleep

The Busy World of Richard Scarry: Sing-Along Songs (1999)

The Busy World of Richard Scarry Theme Song
The Alphabet Song
My Alphabet
I Love to Count
So Many Shapes in Busytown
A Song of Opposites
On a Summer Day
At the Library
Wheels
Stop, Look and Listen
Leaving Things
Seeds
Sailing the Seven Seas
Getting Lost
Brush Your Teeth
People Who Can Help
Busy People
It's a Counting Day
Tomorrow You Can Count Again
Going Outside to Play
You Can Be Anything You Want to Be
Moon
Down a Manhole
Bread
Windmills
Map
Mixed Up Sounds
Gussy Goose's Song
Lily's Counting Day Song
Crossing the Street
Look, Look Carefully
Telephones
Playground
Too Hot!
Please Learn Some Manners, Bananas
Letters
Water Power
Fossils
Mining
Paper
Ice Skating
Balloons
Sun
Telescopes
Danger in the Kitchen
The Four Food Groups
Singing, Dancing, Laughing and Growing
Sleep, Baby, Sleep
Credits music: The Busy World of Richard Scarry Theme

Richard Scarry's The Aristopals - Music from the Film (2016)

The Aristocats
Scales and Arpeggios
Thomas O'Malley Cat
She Never Felt Alone
Everybody Wants to Be a Cat

Richard Scarry's Sing and Learn with Us (2019)

Title Card
Us
Sarah plays with the light
Screaming Bailey
Al Can
Birds on a wire
In the Bag
Heavy lifting
The Hole
Dig It
Pig's Dance Party
Kiss
Ralphie's Opera
Davi, Sarah and Miguel the Woodbuilders
Hop, Hop, Hop
Jazz, the Ballerina
The Jog
Scary Animals
Sarah vs. Hen
Meg Met
Sarah vs. Nature Cat
Meg's Pet
Yadina, eating a sundae, an apple, a cupcake and a lollipop
Miguel is in the tub
The Tub
The Beach
Gus Naps
Word Review
Get on the Bus
Credits

The Busy World of Richard Scarry: More Sing-Along Songs (2020)

You and Me, Solve a Mystery
Everybody, All Together
Justin Time Theme Song
Yodelahee
Hootenanny Hoedown
My Name is Captain Redbeard
Marcello's Song
Building Song
Retrace Your Steps
The Gumbo Song
We're Shoveling Up the Snow
The Voyageur Song
Let's Go Luna! Theme Song
Luna, Come and Play
I Will Paint a Mural
It's the Day of the Dead
Te Amo / I Love You
Oh Mariachi
Cocoa Song
Whirling Street Moscow / Think of the Warmest Things
Yo Heave Ho
Bayushki Bayu
Space is Amazing
River of Life
Cairo City on the Nile
Sukkar Parakeet Song
Artifacts
Amazing Man
Life's Amazing Mysteries
China Loves You, Luna
Every Drum in China
I Like Play
Patience Song
Someone to Give Something to
La Befana
All I Want is Christmas for You
London England Lovely Town
London Fog
I'm Quite Keen
London's Got Me in the Mood for Food
Mom, I Love You
Spring is Color
Please Come Back Soon
Now It's an Argument
The Didgeridoo Song
I'm Just a Jittery Jackaroo
Boomerang
Andy My Boy
The Monster's on the Run
Papers of Japan
Sometimes
Two Continents, One City
Turkish Delight Song
What Does a Tortoise Do?
Where You Stand
Cooking Food
I Love Life
The Painter Makes It All
Mon Amour
Be Creative
Friends
Towering Tower
Barcelona Skies
Escadaria Selarón
You Don't Have to Be
Something
Let's Dance the Samba!
The Mighty Totem Pole
Nothing's Gonna Get the Best of Us
Earth Belongs to Us All
Stories of People
The Mighty Squeeze
The Printing Press
This is My Noble Quest!
Everyone Needs
The Farming Song
Furaha
On the African Plain
Never Play the Same Way Twice
It's Good to Be a Boy Down on the Bayou
Shimmy Like an Alligator
Spanish vs. French
The Ballad of Influences
The Great Potato King
When I'm Playing Songs with You
The Weaving Song
Welcome to Machu Picchu
Who's Behind the Mask
I Was Rowing Over Every Wave
The Best Fruit of All
Kick it Like Me
Viva La Pasta
The Aqueduct Song
Lost in Monster Park
Salami's Lament
Three Little Words
God Made the Fishes
Who Made It?
Soap, Soap, Soap
My Boat
I am So Happy
It's Snacktime / Thank You Lord
Father Abraham
Little Missionary
Hello
Peter, James and John in a Sailboat
Battle of Jericho
If Jesus is Your Friend
Great Big God
Hero Elementary Theme Song
Let's Compare
You are Making an Observation
It's Good to Ask Questions
Share What You Know
Collecting Information
Figure It Out
Investigation

Richard Scarry's Best Videos Ever!

Characters

Richard Scarry's Best ABC Video Ever (1989)

Miss Honey
Janitor Joe
Sergeant Murphy
Bananas Gorilla
Able Baker Charlie
Mr. Frumble
Bob Fox
Nurse Nelly
Nancy Rabbit
Grandma Cat
Mother Cat
Father Cat
Sally Cat
Lowly Worm
Unnamed raccoon drummer
Mrs. Elephant
Little Chick
Hilda Hippo
Jason Pig
Patty Elephant
Fireman Ralph
King Lion
Queen Bear
Gussy Goose
The Goofy Ganders
Train Engineer Fox
Unnamed raccoon train conductor
The Pig Family
- Pa Pig
- Ma Pig
- Pig Will
- Pig Won't
- Brother Pig
- Sister Pig
Mr. Beaver
Marvin Mouse
Violet Hippo
Willie Wolf
Mr. Bug
Mrs. Bug
Mr. Yak
The Narrator
Mr. Bus Driver
Arthur Pig
Betty Dog
Christine Beaver
David Raccoon
Edna Bunny
Freddie Fox
Glenda Goat
Huckle Cat
Iris Pig
Jimmy Bunny
Kathy Cat
Libby Leopard
Mary Mouse
Ned Alligator
Ole Owl
Polly Pig
Quincy Cat
Ralphie Raccoon
Susie Tiger
Tom Wolf
Ursula Dog
Vincent Van Goat
Wilma Walrus
Xavier Mouse
Yolanda Yak
Zara Rabbit
The pig firefighters
- Smokey
- Sparky
- Snozzle
The mouse firefighter
Mr. Dog
Oliver Octopus
Rosie Rabbit
The Piggy Sisters
- Sarah
- Samantha
- Sylvia
- Sonia
- Sally
- Sybil
Mistress Mouse
Adam Mouse
Fiona Mouse
John Mouse
Mr. Sweep
Wrong Way Roger
Baron Von Crow
Unnamed bee
Unnamed mouse train worker

Richard Scarry's Best Counting Video Ever (1989)

Lily Bunny
Willy Bunny
Mr. Bunny
Mrs. Bunny
Huckle Cat
Lowly Worm
Farmer Fox
Farmer Fred
Bananas Gorilla
Sergeant Murphy
Mr. Hippo
Able Baker Charlie
Hilda Hippo
Mr. Frumble
Mr. Lion
Wrong Way Roger
The Pig Family
Grocer Cat (Father Cat)
Mom Crocodile
The Narrator
Other Busytown people
Lucy Fox
Bugs
Mr. Giraffe
Florist Fox
Bob Fox (silent cameo)
David Cat
Alex Cat
Pablo Cat
Baron Von Crow
Little Chick and 9 chicks
Unnamed bear tuba player
Unnamed bee

Richard Scarry's Best Busy People Video Ever (1993)

Miss Honey
Freddie Fox/Baker Freddie
Rhonda Raccoon/Truck Driver Rhonda
Ralph Pig/Fireman Ralph
Gary Goat/Farmer Gary
Huckle Cat/Grocer Huckle
Lily Bunny/Builder Lily
Larry Lion/Doctor Larry Lion or Doctor Lion
Olive Owl/Mail Carrier Olive
Sally Cat/Travel Agent Sally
Hilda Hippo/Pilot Hilda
Bruno Bear/Captain Bruno
Henry Dog
Ma Pig (cameo)
Harry Pig (cameo)
Sally Pig (cameo)
Sergeant Murphy (cameo)
Able Baker Charlie
Mr. Humperdink
Unnamed baker pigs
Unnamed baker dog
Bananas Gorilla (cameo)
The pig firefighters
- Smokey
- Sparky
- Snozzle
Lowly Worm (cameo)
The mouse firefighter
Mr. Mouse
Adam Mouse
Mortimer
Marvin Mouse
Mrs. Bunny
Edna Bunny
Molly Bunny
Sally Bunny
Baby Bunny
Unnamed animal builders
Sawdust the Carpenter
Jason the Mason
Jake the Plumber and his helpers
John Bunny
Angela the Electrician
Drew the Dry Waller
Peter Painter (Daddy Pig)
Larry Cat
Mother Pig
Henry Pig
Alex Raccoon
Nurse Nelly
Mrs. Mouse
Mary Mouse
Ollie Owl
Adam Fox
Mr. Tiger
Benny Bear
Mr. Raccoon
Mrs. Raccoon
Amanda Raccoon
Rocky Raccoon
Grandma Bear
Amanda Cat
Bugs
Harry Mouse
Simon Mouse
Sporky Pig
Peter Rabbit
Mr. Bunny
Father Pig
Caroline Pig
Mr. Elephant
Jack Bunny
Unnamed animal boat workers
Mr. Fox (Cyril)
Mrs. Fox
Mrs. Elephant
Unnamed lion orchestra conductor
Deputy Flo
Other Busytown people
The Narrator
Wrong Way Roger
Baron Von Crow
Richard Scarry (mentioned)

Richard Scarry's Best Learning Songs Video Ever (1993)

Huckle Cat
Lowly Worm
Sally Cat
Hilda Hippo
Lily Bunny
Freddie Fox
Ursula Pig
Ole Owl
Rhonda Raccoon
The Bear Twins (Alex and Anne Bear)
Sergeant Murphy
Bananas Gorilla
Mr. Frumble
Farmer Alfalfa
Farmer Fox
Miss Honey
Grocer Cat/Father Cat
Mother Cat
Joanna Cat
Mr. Mouse
Mrs. Mouse
Mary Mouse
Marvin Mouse
Father Pig
Mother Pig
Mr. Owl
Mrs. Owl
Mr. Fox
Mrs. Fox
Mr. Bunny
Mrs. Bunny
Mr. Raccoon
Mrs. Raccoon
Mrs. Hippo
Rocky Raccoon
Amanda Raccoon
Willy Bunny
Mr. Humperdink
King Lion
Mr. Bird
Mrs. Bird
Queen Bear
Podgy Pig
Flopsy Rabbit
Max Cat
Jack Cat
Patty Cat
Harry Cat
Dennis Elephant
Molly Bunny
Mrs. Rabbit
Mary Bear
Grace Pig
John Fox
Mr. Cat
Thomas Dog
Grandma Cat
John Bear
Jack Pig
Sam Pig
George Pig
Larry Pig
George Bunny
Marvin Bear
Bob Fox
Jimmy Raccoon
Tim Raccoon
Bert Raccoon
Mr. Beaver
Mr. Humperdink
Max Pig
Gertie Goose
John Mouse
Simon Mouse
Miff and Moe
Unnamed four male bunnies
Bugs
Unnamed seal
Other unnamed animal children
Schmudge
Unnamed mouse sailor
Unnamed bear tuba player and six unnamed bear tuba players
Unnamed raccoon drummer and seven unnamed raccoon drummers
Nine unnamed frog baseball players
The Narrator
Wrong Way Roger
Baron Von Crow

Richard Scarry's Best Silly Stories and Songs Video Ever (1994)

Huckle Cat
Lowly Worm
Mr. Read-a-Lot
Mr. Fixit
Fireman Ralph
Grandma Bear
Lily Bunny
Freddie Fox
Marvin Mouse
Hilda Hippo
Miss Honey (cameo)
Mr. Bunny (cameo)
Mrs. Bunny (both silent cameo and offscreen voice)
Gertie the Crossing Guard
Glenda Goat
The Pig Family
- Pa Pig (or Mr. Pig)
- Ma Pig
- Harry Pig
- Sally Pig
The pig firefighters
- Smokey
- Sparky
- Snozzle
- Squirty
Two mouse firefighters
Doctor Lion (cameo)
Gilbert Pig
Mr. Rabbit
Mrs. Cat
Peppa Fox
Andy Pig
Frieda Fox
Lucy Cat
Mary Bunny
Grocer Pig
Timothy Cat
Adam Raccoon
Ursula Hippo
Lucy Raccoon
Freddie Cat
Stuart Pig
Lilly Raccoon
Juan Bear
Jenna Cat
Mary Mouse (cameo)
Simon Mouse
Rhonda Raccoon (cameo)
George Cat
Sergeant Murphy
Bananas Gorilla
Unnamed raccoon drummer
Animal children at the Busytown Library
Other Busytown people
Miff and Moe
Stompy
Animal construction workers
The Narrator
Wrong Way Roger
Baron Von Crow

Richard Scarry's Best Sing-Along Mother Goose Video Ever (1994)

Huckle Cat
Mother Cat
Father Cat
Little Jack Horner (mentioned)
Lily Bunny
Dennis Elephant
Patty Elephant
Mary Fox
Fluffy
Abby Cat
Mary Raccoon
Steve and Max Bear
Freddie Fox (cameo)
Miss Honey
Old Mother Hubbard
Gerald Dog
Rhonda Raccoon (Little Bo Peep)
Luis Cat
The cow who jumped over the moon
D.W. Dog
The dish
The spoon
Hilda Hippo (Little Miss Muffet)
The spider
Humpty Dumpty (mentioned)
Mary Mouse
Three Little Kittens
- Mary Kitten
- Nicky Kitten
- Laura Kitten
Mother Kitten
Larry Lion (Little Boy Blue)
Little Bo Peep's sheep
- Fred
- Ginger
- Isabella
- Ferdinand
Old Woman
The Stitches children (Old Woman's children)
Betsy/Bonnie
Nicky Bunny
Wee Willie Winkie
Old King Cole
Two mouse servants
- Mr. Mouse
- Mrs. Mouse
The Piglets
Baker Fox
Lowly Worm
4-and-20 blackbirds
Mother Goose
The Narrator
Wrong Way Roger
Baron Von Crow