Customer Reviews
The Best! 
2008-08-15
I bought this for my 4 year old and she absolutely loves it! It is really great for kids who have a million questions about how things work and it does a phenomenal job of explaining a typical process (e.g., building a house) from end to end (including laying sewage and water pipes underneath the ground). It gives the details that curious kids really want to know in a fun, darling way.
What Do People Do All Day? 2008-07-02
This delightful book for children which is enjoyable for parents to read as well wonderfully teaches us that we are all part of a family here to help each other with the gifts we have been given. For those with Faith, it is a happy way to show that we need each other, and to be grateful for each person, and appreciate what they do to make the world a better place; that each person is, as Pope Benedict said, "loved, willed and necessary."!
I love this book 2008-06-26
I still have this book from when I was young; it is now 36 years old and has survived all of my children. I cannot bear to part with it and I will save it for my grandchildren. (Along with Richard Scarry's find your ABC's) I am buying a copy for my niece though so she doesn't have to do without. Thank you Richard Scarry
A GEM!!! MY ALL TIME FAVORITE CHILDREN'S BOOK (moooooore stars!!!!) 2008-05-12
I got this one as a child, back in the sixties. My copy is in Dutch and although a little weathered it's not falling apart yet.
The copy I'm reviewing here is a reprint that misses several spreads, but sad though it may be, if you don't know about it you won't miss it.
Richard Scarry shows different "people" (animals in clothes), all kinds of professions, how they interact and how one depends on the other. And in doing so he introduces a child to society where we all depend on one another.
More than anything else he was responsible that I grew up to be free minded and open spirited person. Whatever a human being does for a living, if he/she does it with love he will make your day.
A policeman, a baker, a newspaper man, a writer, photographer or singer, the postman, the bus driver. We all depend on one another. And as long as we try our best to understand that and accept and respect our fellow citizens we will be on the right path.
His drawings are world famous. They're sweet and funny without being too simplistic. No matter what family, the rabbits, the mice or the pigs, even the worm, they're all lovely characters with different personalities.
It has always been my first choice as a gift for kids.
Great Book 2008-03-27
This book will keep your little one occupied for several long minutes and then some. Great book to keep in the car or at Nana's house.
The Best Kids Book Ever 2008-02-19
Illus. in full color. Shows and tells what busy people do every day to build houses, sail ships, fly planes, keep house, and grow food.
Treasure of a book! 2008-01-28
The title of this book, Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day, pretty much sums it all up! Here are page after page of action packed illustrations and clever little stories of how people work!
Even young children who haven't learned to read will be able to follow along, understanding the activities being described. Richard Scarry's books have entertained and educated generations, and this book is proof of his amazing abilities!
My 3 year old loves this book! 2008-01-02
My 3 year old loves this book - even "reads" it to herself after we read some of the stories to her. She loves the "How bread is made" story, especially. Richard Scarry knows how to weave silly stories into real life and make it fun.
It's big enough to capture attention for a longer time period than simple board books, and entertaining enough that you'll like reading it too.
Richard Scarry 2007-12-31
This man knows how to generate the interest of preschoolers in reading books with his expressive drawings and funny stories. It's fun to elaborate on all the things one sees in each page to develop conversation with your little ones!
Grandma Approves!
My husband loves it 
2007-12-12
Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day
I bought this book reluctantly as it was a bit out of my price range. However, according to Sonlight's preschool list I needed it. I tend to pick and choose between the Sonlight books anyway...but I took the plunge and bought this one.
When I received it I admit I was disappointed - not in the book itself, but in that it was too old for my son. Sonlight recommends it for a 2-3 year old. Hmmmm. It's more appropriate for a 4-5 year old if you ask me.
So it was just sitting on the table....and then my husband walked by. Oh my GOSH! I can't remember the last time I've seen him so animated about a book! He grabbed it "I had this when I was a child!" he declared in thrilled tones, "I LOVED it! It's BRILLIANT! I would spend HOURS looking at the way all the things worked."
He then proceeded to thumb through the book; it brought back many many happy memories for him. =)
So my point is...my 2 year old is thoroughly uninterested in it, but in another couple of years I'll be very surprised if he doesn't adore this book as much as my husband does. =D
