Harold and the Purple Crayon

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Harold and the Purple Crayon

Name: Harold and the Purple Crayon
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ISBN: 9780064430227

By: Crockett Johnson

HarperCollins / 1981 / Paperback

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This delightful story about young Harold will take your imagination on a wonderful adventure as he wanders out for a walk in the moonlight. Armed with only a purple crayon, he creates his own world to explore. If there is no tree he draws one. If he wants to take a different path, he draws one. Even when he is hungry he can draw his own food with his purple crayon. This book is wonderful for young children to help discover how far their imagination will take them.

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Title: Harold and the Purple Crayon
By: Crockett Johnson
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 64
Vendor: HarperCollins
Publication Date: 1981

Dimensions: 7.50 X 6.00 (inches)
Weight: 4 ounces
ISBN: 0064430227
ISBN-13: 9780064430227
Ages: 3-7
Stock No: WW30229

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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

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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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“One of the world’s most beloved children’s books.” - Horn Book
"[Harold and the Purple Crayon] is one of my favorite children’s books. I’ve read it to my kids so many times." - actress, singer, and songwriter Zooey Deschanel
The story follows straightforward toddler reasoning, and ends up playfully illustrating cause and effect. The best part of the book is that its world is built entirely by a single child, sending a message that’s charming for readers of any age: Adventure can be available to anybody who thinks to seek it. - The Atlantic 65 Essential Children's Books, 2025