Harold and the Purple Crayon Board Book bookcover

Harold and the Purple Crayon Board Book

Crockett Johnson 

(Illustrator)
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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 bookshelf, and this board book edition features sturdy pages and is just the right size for young dreamers. 

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!

Product Details

PublisherHarperFestival
Publish DateSeptember 29, 2015
Pages34
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconBoard book
EAN/UPC9780062086525
Dimensions5.9 X 5.0 X 0.7 inches | 6.2 pounds

About the Author

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.

Reviews

"[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

What they’re saying now... “One of the world’s most beloved children’s books.” — Horn Book Magazine

“The art book I most recommend is Harold and the Purple Crayon.” — Deborah Solomon, New York Times Book Review

What they said then... “An original book that should fascinate the finger-paint buffs.” — New Yorker

“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.” — Horn Book Magazine

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