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Harold and the Purple Crayon (Purple Crayon Books) Paperback – Picture Book, September 29, 2015

by Crockett Johnson (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 6,871 ratings
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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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    2 - 4 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    Purple Crayon Books
  3. Print length
    64 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    440L
  7. Dimensions
    6 x 0.25 x 7.5 inches
  8. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  9. Publication date
    September 29, 2015
  10. ISBN-10
    9780064430227
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0064430227
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"[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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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.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0064430227
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; 34039th edition (September 29, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780064430227
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0064430227
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 4 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 440L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.25 x 7.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 6,871 ratings

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Crockett Johnson

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Crockett Johnson (1906-1975) was the writer and/or illustrator of over 20 books for children, including his beloved classic HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON (Harper, 1955), as well as seven subsequent adventures starring Harold, and THE CARROT SEED, written by his wife, Ruth Krauss (Harper, 1945). He was also the creator of “Barnaby,” one of the most popular comic-strips of the Twentieth Century. (A Barnaby selection appears in LITTLE LIT: STRANGE STORIES FOR STRANGE KIDS, Harper, 2001.)

Mr. Johnson received his art training at New York University and Cooper Union, and in his later years exhibited a series of geometric paintings, which were well-received by both the mathematical and artistic communities.

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foodandart
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book! Stimulates creativity!
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024
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This was the first book I ever read by myself -- I was 3, and it's now many decades later. This book is timeless. It stimulates childrens' interest in drawing and whets their imagination. I have gifted this book many times and always receive positive feedback from the kids.
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Kathy
5.0 out of 5 stars A great story and soon to be a movie!
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
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This is a great story for readers in the 7-10 years old range. This book has been a favorite for years, and now they are going to make a movie of it!
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Anne Whitaker
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2024
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I love this story. Thank you very much for making it available on Kindle Unlimited. Have a very nice day.
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Haley
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Children's Picture Book
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2023
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I got this for a Baby Shower and it was perfect! It's a children's book about a boy that creates things by drawing with his purple crayon. Clever and entertaining, especially for little kids! Has a strong theme of imagination and adventure. This is a series, there are other Harold books if your kids really like this one, but I think this one is the most popular.
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treekay
5.0 out of 5 stars What a wonderful imgainitive book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024
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I fell in love with this book. I bought it to use in my lessons for teaching my grandson pre-school. It is my favorite book so far. I love how it teaches shapes, sizes, in a subtle way but what i love the most is how it allows the child's imagination to soar! In addition, it teaches some lessons along the way. Wonderful book! Love!
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Tiggie
5.0 out of 5 stars Sophisticated Concepts Hiding in an Engaging Children's Book
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
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Follow Harold as he creates a universe with his purple crayon. This is a wonderful book about space, time, physics, and Harold's journey to find his bedroom in a world that he creates out of his imagination. I read this book over and over when I was a child almost 60 years ago, and it is as vivid to me now as it was then. I love sharing it with my grandchildren today!
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Al Weighs Wright
5.0 out of 5 stars The best!! It's the best!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2024
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After reading this book I had a full head of hair, my hands were clean, and members of the opposite sex found me attractive. Not all members, just some.

But seriously, Crockett Johnson's kids book is a classic, you can't go wrong.
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Karen
4.0 out of 5 stars Cover of book received did not match cover of book advertised.
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2023
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Liked everything except the misrepresentation of the cover. Purchase is a gift.
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Stew Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
Reviewed in Canada on May 4, 2024
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Classic book! Many fond memories reading this as a child.
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5.0 out of 5 stars best
Reviewed in India on April 24, 2024
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bow to thee Crockett Johnson.
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ISABEL_1974
5.0 out of 5 stars superbe histoire. Très poétique. Un classique !
Reviewed in France on June 4, 2023
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On adore cette histoire. C'est vraiment poétique.
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Heather
5.0 out of 5 stars Nostalgic
Reviewed in Spain on October 13, 2022
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Nothing beats reading a book from your childhood into your childrens childhood. It’s exactly as I remember it. Also the condition it arrived in? A bookworms dream because it was in mint pristine condition. Would absolutely buy it again if I needed to get this as a gift for someone else. Kids adore this book.
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carlotta
5.0 out of 5 stars Bellissimo, amazing
Reviewed in Italy on March 12, 2021
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The book is amazing. It has simple illustration and only two colours but explain fantasy to the kids. Through the simple line that the young Harold trace with his purple crayon a world is revealed.
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