Richard Scarry's Peasant Pig and the Terrible Dragon: With Lowly Worm the Jolly Jester »

Thousands of children have learned to read with Richard Scarry s busy, colorful, generous books. But Scarry has done more than help kids read. With their bright illustrations, simple text, and gentle lessons on sharing and tolerance, Scarry's stories have also helped kids grow up and relate to people around them.

When the king declares a holiday in Busylande, everyone plays games and celebrates, including Peasant Pig and Lowly Worm. But later that afternoon, a hug dragon stops the festivities. The adventures of how Peasant Pig a knight in not such shining armor and Lowly Worm will keep you on the edge of your seat. It's fun, action packed tale filled with the surprises and wonderful characters that make every Richard Scarry story so beloved.

One of America's most enduring and best-selling artists and writers, Richard Scarry has contributed more than three hundred books to children and adults everywhere, a body of work that has sold more than two hundred million copies in thirty languages.

Scarry began his career as an artist at a variety of magazines and as a freelance illustrator, drawing pictures for children's books. His big break occurred in 1949 with the publication of his first book, Two Little Miners.

Scarry's stories are filled with irresistible animals, all drawn in his distinctive style that has become recognizable to millions of people all over the world.

Richard Scarry passed away in 1994, but his son Huck has carried on the creative tradition.