Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson

Harold and the Purple Crayon (Harold and the Purple Crayon) (Essential Picture Book Classics) (Purple Crayon Books) (Puffin Picture Books)

by Crockett Johnson

A collectable classic picture book that every child should read and own. Maurice Sendak says “Harold is a masterpiece”.

"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, Harold draws himself a landscape full of beauty and excitement. He conducts his adventure with the utmost care, letting his imagination run free, but keeping his wits about him all the while. This magical journey gives us the wondrous sense that anything is possible.

This joyful story has delighted readers of all ages for over fifty years.

Essential Picture Book Classics – timeless stories for every child to treasure.

Reviewed by inlibrisveritas on

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A really cool book about a boy named Harold and his purple crayon that becomes his tool to creating his own world. He lets his imagination roam and has a wonderful time but he never lets it go too overboard. It's a lovely book.

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