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ISBN13: 9780064430227
ISBN10: 0064430227
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A wonderful first book for your baby, this wordless picture book is about a little boy with a purple crayon, and as he draws across the page the illustrations come to life. When I "read" this book to my babies, I saw their eyes following the purple line. It's still my favorite and occupies a prized place in my collection.
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One evening Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight. But there wasn't any moon, and Harold needed a moon for a walk in the moonlight. Fortunately, he had brought his purple crayon. So he drew a moon. He also needed something to walk on. So he drew a path...

And thus begins one of the most imaginative and enchanting adventures in all of children's books. The creative concept behind this beloved story has intrigued children and kept them absorbed for generations, as page by page unfolds the dramatic and clever adventures of Harold and his purple crayon.

Synopsis:

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.

Synopsis:

First published in 1955, this classic tells the story of young Harold, whose purple crayon and his imagination take him on wonderful adventures. Full color.

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About the Author

Crockett Johnson is the much-loved author and illustrator of five books about Harold and The Purple Crayon. He is also the illustrator of The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss.Crockett Johnson is the much-loved author and illustrator of five books about Harold and The Purple Crayon. He is also the illustrator of The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss.
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Joan Hunt, September 21, 2011 (view all comments by Joan Hunt)
Draw up a chair and experience the reality created, sometimes consciously and sometimes not, by Harold using his purple crayon. Harold can intentionally depict what he needs or wants, but he can also accidently sketch a scary world. His ability to transform the troublesome into the tranquil is both inspiring (and, inspired) and remarkably satisfying.
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lovewriter, October 25, 2009 (view all comments by lovewriter)
A wonderful and unique story that every child will love and remember for years to come. A true classic that doesn't need many words to show introduce children to reading and a love for books.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780064430227
Author:
Johnson, Crockett
Publisher:
HarperTrophy
performance Narrated:
Owen Jordan ; music composed
Author:
by Crockett Johnson
Location:
Weston, Conn.
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Action & Adventure
Subject:
Fantastic fiction
Subject:
Drawing
Subject:
Fantasy
Subject:
Adventure stories
Subject:
Bedtime Stories
Subject:
Crayon drawing
Subject:
Action & Adventure - General
Subject:
Childrens classics
Copyright:
1983
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Purple Crayon Books
Series Volume:
G-52
Publication Date:
19980531
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from P to 3
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
64
Dimensions:
6.93x6.53x.20 in. .24 lbs.
Children's Book Type:
Picture / Wordless
Age Level:
04-08
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Product details 64 pages HarperTrophy - English 9780064430227 Reviews:
"Staff Pick" by ,

A wonderful first book for your baby, this wordless picture book is about a little boy with a purple crayon, and as he draws across the page the illustrations come to life. When I "read" this book to my babies, I saw their eyes following the purple line. It's still my favorite and occupies a prized place in my collection.

by Carla
"Synopsis" by , 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.
"Synopsis" by , First published in 1955, this classic tells the story of young Harold, whose purple crayon and his imagination take him on wonderful adventures. Full color.

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