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Name: What Do People Do All Day?
Rating: 4 (2 reviews)
Author: Richard Scarry

📘 What Do People Do All Day? by Richard Scarry

This book is filled with bright and engaging illustrations that depict the lives of the characters in the fictional town of Busytown. The book features a variety of jobs, including farm work, grocery store operations, and more. The illustrations showcase the hard work and dedication of the characters as they go about their daily tasks. The book also includes descriptions of the town's utilities, businesses, and more. The illustrations throughout the book are colorful and fun, making it an engaging read for children. The book is a great introduction to different jobs and the people who do them, and it is sure to entertain young readers.

First publish date: 1968

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Richard Scarry

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