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Harold and the Purple Crayon

By Crockett Johnson
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In Harold and the Purple Crayon, young Harold embarks on a magical night-time adventure armed with nothing but his oversized purple crayon. As he draws his own world—a landscape filled with forests, seas, and dragons—Harold’s imagination transforms ordinary surroundings into extraordinary places. This timeless classic celebrates creativity and the endless possibilities unlocked by a child's imagination.
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Format: Hardback
$5300

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This book is perfect for young children and their parents, ideal for bedtime reading or early literacy development. It's a wonderful gift for birthdays, baby showers, and graduations, encouraging creativity and imaginative play.

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"An ingenious and original picture story in which a small boy out for a walk--happily with crayon in hand--draws himself some wonderful adventures. A little book that will be loved".--The Horn Book. Full-color illustrations.

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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.

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!

An Atlantic 65 Essential Children's Books Selection, 2025

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780060229351

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 May 1998

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins Children's Books

Illustration: illustrations

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 230g

Collections

Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Crockett Johnson Young Adult

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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