Harold and the Purple Crayon
$40.54
- Hardcover
64 pages
- Release Date
29 September 2015
Summary
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 retu…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780060229351 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0060229357 |
| Author: | Crockett Johnson |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Imprint: | HarperCollins Children's Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 64 |
| Edition: | 0050th |
| Release Date: | 29 September 2015 |
| Weight: | 232g |
| Dimensions: | 18mm x 198mm x 162mm |
| Series: | Harold & the Purple Crayon (Hardcover) |
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What they’re saying now…“One of the world’s most beloved children’s books.” (Horn Book)
“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
About The Author
Crockett Johnson
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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