Richard Scarry's Bedtime Stories Author:Richard Scarry 2003 Weekly Reader edition. This book was first released in 1972 as Richard Scarry's Funniest Storybook Ever, then in 1978 the title was changed to Richard Scarry's Bedtime Stories. — Five stories: "Sergeant Murphy and the Banana Thief," "Ma Pig's New Car," "Uncle Willy and the Pirates," "The Unlucky Day," and "The Three Fishermen," featuring f... more »avorite characters such as Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, Sergeant Murphy, Bananas Gorilla, and others.« less