Shows Like The Busy World of Richard Scarry

If you liked The Busy World of Richard Scarry (1994), a animation and kids series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Max & Ruby (2002)
★ 6.6/10Also kids and animation
Meet two funny bunny siblings, the energetic and mischievous Max, and the patient, smart and goal-oriented Ruby. The show models empowering messages by showing Max and Ruby playing together and resolving their…
2
The Magic School Bus (1994)
★ 7.7/10Also animation and kids
An eccentric schoolteacher takes her class on wondrous educational field trips with the help of a magical school bus.
3
Bob the Builder (1999)
★ 5.9/10Also animation and kids
Bob the Builder and his machine team are ready to tackle any project. Bob and the Can-Do Crew demonstrate the power of positive thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and follow-through. The team always shows that “The…
4
Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and kids
The adventures of a larger-than-life red dog on Bridwell Island.
5
Higglytown Heroes (2004)
★ 7.1/10Also kids and animation
In the colorful world of Higglytown, four kids and their squirrelly friend learn about the heroes that inhabit their city, from mail carriers and bus drivers to police officers and firefighters.
6
101 Dalmatians: The Series (1997)
★ 6.6/10Also kids and animation
After foiling Cruella DeVil's plot to make a fur coat with the puppies' skins, the Dearly Family (Roger and Anita Dearly, Nanny, Pongo, Perdita, their 15 birth puppies and 84 adopted puppies) move to a new farm home in…
7
Curious George (2006)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and kids
With the help of his friend “The Man in the Yellow Hat,” a curious little monkey named George sets out on adventures to learn about the world around him.
8
I Am Weasel (1997)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and kids
The adventures of the noble, generous, intelligent and good-at-everything I.M. Weasel, who must compete once again with his arch-enemy, the bumbling, brainless and utterly talentless I.R. Baboon.
9
Arthur (1996)
★ 7/10Also animation and kids
The show revolves around the lives of 8-year-old Arthur Read, an anthropomorphic aardvark, his friends and family, and their daily interactions with each other.
10
Eek! The Cat (1992)
★ 6.9/10Also animation and kids
Koombaya, it's Eek the cat and all his friends. Annabelle, Eek's 800-pound girlfriend, Sharky the vicious but lovable sharkdog, and Elmo the elk. Plus you can watch the Terrible Thunderlizards try to make Bill and…
11
Tom & Jerry Kids Show (1990)
★ 6.4/10Also kids and animation
Tom and Jerry in their childhood days, playing cat-and-mouse games even then.
12
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (2006)
★ 6.8/10Also kids and animation
Mickey and his friends Minnie, Donald, Pluto, Daisy, Goofy, Pete, Clarabelle and more go on fun and educational adventures.
13
Brandy & Mr. Whiskers (2004)
★ 7.5/10Also animation and kids
Brandy & Mr. Whiskers is an American animated television series about a pampered yet spunky dog and a hyperactive rabbit who get stuck in the Amazon Rainforest together. The show originally aired from August 2004 to…
14
Martha Speaks (2009)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and kids
Martha, a beloved family dog, is accidentally fed alphabet soup — this gives her the power of speech and the chance to speak her mind to anyone that will listen.
15
The Backyardigans (2004)
★ 8.1/10Also kids and animation
Meet five lively animal friends who love to sing, dance and use their imaginations to embark on outrageous adventures to magical places.
16
Superbook (2011)
★ 8.6/10Also animation and kids
CBN Animation's Superbook teaches children timeless moral truths and life lessons through the captivating, Bible-based adventures of two time-traveling children and their robot friend.
17
Go, Dog. Go! (2021)
★ 8.5/10Also animation and kids
Handy and inventive pup Tag chases adventure with her best pal, Scooch, solving problems and helping the citizens of Pawston along the way.
18
Postcards from Buster (2004)
★ 8.3/10Also animation and kids
Postcards from Buster is a children's television series for children aged 6–12, containing both animation and live-action that originally aired on Public Broadcasting Service. It is a spin-off of the Arthur cartoon…
19
Bubble Guppies (2011)
★ 7.5/10Also animation and kids
The adventures of seven fish-tailed kids- Molly, Gil, Oona, Deema, Nonny, Goby, and Zooli!
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Dinosaur Train (2009)
★ 6.4/10Also animation and kids
Join Buddy, a Tyrannosaurus Rex, and his adoptive Pteranodon family on a whimsical voyage through prehistoric jungles, swamps, volcanoes and oceans, as they unearth basic concepts in life science, natural history and…