From beloved children's book creator Crockett Johnson comes the timeless classic Harold and the Purple Crayon! This picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.
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
From beloved children's book creator Crockett Johnson comes the timeless classic Harold and the Purple Crayon! This picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.
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
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.
"[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
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