Harold and the Purple Crayon (Purple Crayon Books)
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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Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 64
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2015
Publisher: HarperCollins
Language: en
ISBN: 9780064430227
Creator Bio
Crockett Johnson was an American author and cartoonist best known for his groundbreaking children's book Harold and the Purple Crayon. Born in New York City in 1906, Johnson studied art at Cooper Union and New York University before beginning his career as a political cartoonist. In addition to creating the beloved character of Harold, Johnson also wrote and illustrated several other books, including The Carrot Seed and Barnaby, a comic strip that ran for over ten years. His work has been praised for its simplicity, imagination, and timeless appeal, making him one of the most influential and beloved authors of children's literature.
