Harold and the Purple Crayon
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4.5 • 219 Ratings
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
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 digital 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!
What can a boy do with a single purple crayon?
A Perfect Bedtime Story: Follow Harold on his moonlit walk and get him tucked safely into bed by the last page.Creativity for Kids: Watch as Harold draws his own solutions—from a boat to escape an ocean to a balloon to save him from a fall.A Timeless Classic: A gentle, funny, and beloved story that has sparked the imaginations of children for decades.Inspires Drawing: Encourages little artists to pick up their own crayons and see where their ideas can take them.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
A young boy creates a world of his own in this classic children’s story about just how far creativity can take you. Little Harold begins his journey by taking a moonlit walk. But when he sees there’s no moon, he decides to draw one with his purple crayon. Before long, he’s finding endless ways to bring his ideas to life: climbing mountains, setting sail on the high seas, and even eating pies with a moose and a porcupine. Author Crockett Johnson celebrates the unlimited power of a child’s imagination in a book that’s been delighting kids and adults alike for decades. If you’ve somehow never experienced this cherished story before, get ready for a truly magical time.
Customer Reviews
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Imaginative
Imaginative and clever
Cute book
I like how Harold draws wherever he wants to go and has a very good imagination. It really deserves 10 stars.