Harold and the Purple Crayon
Harold and the Purple Crayon
By Crockett Johnson
Board book
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From beloved children’s book creator Crockett Johnson comes the timeless classic Harold and the Purple Crayon! This imagination-sparking picture book belongs on every child's bookshelf, and this board book edition features sturdy pages and is just the right size for young dreamers.
One evening Harold decides to go for a walk in the moonlight. Armed only with an oversize purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of wonder and excitement.
Harold and his trusty crayon travel through woods and across seas and past dragons before returning to bed, safe and sound. Full of funny twists and surprises, this charming story shows just how far your imagination can take you.
“A satisfying artistic triumph.” —Chris Van Allsburg,author-illustrator of The Polar Express
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About the contributor(s)
About the contributor(s)
Crockett Johnson (1906–1975) was the writer and illustrator of over twenty books for children, including the beloved classic Harold and the Purple Crayon, six subsequent adventures starring Harold, and The Carrot Seed, written by his wife, Ruth Krauss. He was also the creator of the groundbreaking Barnaby, one of the most influential and ingenious comic strips of the twentieth century.
Book details
Book details
ISBN: 9780062086525
Publisher: HarperFestival
Date published:
Page count: 34
Categories, genres & themes: Juvenile Fiction / Classics, Juvenile Fiction / Imagination & Play, Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy & Magic, Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction / General, Juvenile Fiction / Travel, Juvenile Fiction / Activity Books / Coloring, Juvenile Fiction / Bedtime & Dreams, Juvenile Fiction / Art, Juvenile Fiction / Readers / Chapter Books, and Juvenile Fiction / Short Stories
Ages: 4 to 8
