Harold and the Purple Crayon

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Paperback(50th Anniversary Edition)

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Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

An ode to imagination, this is the story of a young boy and his purple crayon as he draws an adventure for himself. It’s a classic picture book that must be read by all.

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.

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

Share this classic as a birthday, baby shower, or graduation gift!


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780064430227
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 09/29/2015
Edition description: 50th Anniversary Edition
Pages: 64
Sales rank: 7,898
Product dimensions: 6.02(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.22(d)
Age Range: 4 - 7 Years

About the Author

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.


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.

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