Richard Scarry’s Best Word Book Ever, Giant Golden Book

Giant Golden: Richard Scarry’s Best Word Book Ever is an illustrated vocabulary book covering everyday objects and concepts, with labeled scenes alongside letters, numbers, colors, shapes, sizes, professions, and weather. Its broad range suits shared browsing and early word learning, though buyers should note the listing describes it as 70 pages rather than a story-focused reader.

At a glance

Labeled illustrations introduce vocabulary across home, playground, farm, circus, city, road, and school settings.
Also covers alphabet letters, numbers, colors, shapes, sizes, professions, and weather.
The listing gives a 70-page print length and a large-format dimension of 10.56 x 0.26 x 12.19 inches.

Price

$8.46Save 53%

Reference price: ~~$17.99~~

Price checked: Nov 13, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines everyday-word labeling with varied topics, offering options for browsing beyond a single theme.
Customer feedback specifically praises the detailed illustrations and use for vocabulary learning.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Golden Books
Publication date	September 1, 1999
Edition	REV ed.
Language	English
Print length	70 pages
ISBN-10	0307155102
ISBN-13	978-0307155108

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.25 pounds
Dimensions	10.56 x 0.26 x 12.19 inches

Suggested audience
Reading age	1 - 3 years, from customers
Grade level	Preschool - 2

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Adults looking for an illustrated book to explore everyday words and concepts with young children.
Families who prefer browsing and naming pictured objects across varied settings to following a continuous story.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a plot-driven picture book or a narrowly focused word list.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.9 / 5 · 4,614 ratings

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4 stars6%6%
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Customer feedback highlights vocabulary learning, educational use, detailed illustrations, and appeal to children and adults. Many comments describe it as a long-loved favorite. That reported response fits the book’s labeled scenes and wide range of everyday topics, which support looking, naming, and discussion. The supplied feedback summary does not identify recurring concerns, so it cannot establish that every child or family will enjoy the book.

Positive themes

Customers describe it as useful for learning new words and developing vocabulary.
Feedback praises the detailed illustrations and reports that the book can entertain both children and adults.
Some customers say it has remained a family favorite over many years.

Frequently asked questions

What topics does the book cover?

The listing describes labeled everyday objects in settings such as the home, farm, playground, city, and school, as well as letters, numbers, colors, shapes, sizes, professions, and weather.

How long is the book?

The listed print length is 70 pages.

What age is it listed for?

The listing gives a reading age of 1–3 years and labels that age range as coming from customers. It also lists Preschool–2 for grade level.