Harold and the Purple Crayon

Name: Harold and the Purple Crayon
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9780007464371
Price: 18.99 NZD
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By Crockett Johnson

Series: Essential Picture Book Classics

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Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson follows a young boy named Harold who embarks on imaginative adventures using his purple crayon. As he draws his world around him, Harold explores creatively through various landscapes and scenarios, guided only by his imagination. This delightful journey showcases the limitless potential of creativity and self-expression in a charming and simple manner.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might like this book if you enjoy stories that ignite the imagination and creativity of young readers. It follows a young boy on an adventure where he uses a magical crayon to create his own world, making it a delightful read for children who love to explore and use their imagination.

Harold and the Purple Crayon

A collectable classic picture book that every child should read and own. Maurice Sendak says “Harold is a masterpiece”.

"One night, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight"

A beloved classic children’s picture book – now featured in a major family movie in 2024, starring Zachary Levi!

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A collectable classic picture book that every child should read and own. Maurice Sendak says, “Harold is a masterpiece”.

One night, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight

Armed only with an oversized purple crayon, Harold draws himself a landscape full of beauty and excitement. He conducts his adventure with the utmost care, letting his imagination run free, but keeping his wits about him all the while. This magical journey gives us the wondrous sense that anything is possible.

This joyful story has delighted readers of all ages for over fifty years.

Essential Picture Book Classics – timeless stories for every child to treasure.

Series: Essential Picture Book Classics

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Harold and the Purple Crayon

By Crockett Johnson

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Harold and the Purple Crayon captures the imagination of children with its creative and engaging story. Reviews highlight its enduring appeal, noting the clever and imaginative use of illustrations that continue to charm new generations.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007464371

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 64

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About the Author

Crockett Johnson first came to national prominence as the author and illustrator of the popular comic strip "Barnaby." Along with illustrating Ruth Krauss's The Carrot Seed and The Happy Egg, Crockett Johnson also created Harold and the Purple Crayon as well as six other adventures about the little boy and his magical crayon.