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A perfect addition to every child's bookshelf, ideal as a gift for birthdays, baby showers, or graduations, and recommended for young readers who delight in imaginative stories and creative play.
First published in 1955, this classic tells the story of young Harold, whose purple crayon and his imagination take him on wonderful adventures. Full color.
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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, 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
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"One of my favourite children's books—I have read it to my kids countless times," says actress and singer Zooey Deschanel. Chris Van Allsburg, author-illustrator of The Polar Express, calls it "a satisfying artistic triumph."
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780064430227
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 June 1981
Country: United States
Imprint: HarperCollins Children's Books
Illustration: illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Crockett Johnson
- Illustrated by Crockett Johnson
- Illustrated by Crockett Johnson
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 114.0mm
Height: 152.0mm
Weight: 68g
Pages: 62
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.
Also by Crockett Johnson
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