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Harold and the Purple Crayon - (Harold & the Purple Crayon (Hardcover)) by Crockett Johnson (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- From beloved children's book creator Crockett Johnson comes the timeless classic Harold and the Purple Crayon!
- E.B. White Read Aloud Award (Picture Bk Hall of Fame) 2013 1st Winner
- 4-8 Years
- 7.92" x 6.34" Hardcover
- 64 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Classics
- Series Name: Harold & the Purple Crayon (Hardcover)
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About the Book
"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.Book Synopsis
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
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From the Back Cover
Essential Picture Book Classics--timeless stories for every child to treasure.
"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, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of wonder and excitement.
Full of funny twists and surprises, this joyful story shows just how far your imagination can take you. Harold and the Purple Crayon has delighted readers of all ages for over fifty years.
Review Quotes
"[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