Harold and the Purple Crayon (Short Story)

by Crockett Johnson


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Description:

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.

 

Reading Guide:

Parents Read Out to Children: 2-3
Children Read Themselves: 3-4
Parents reading out to children is a healthy ritual, Skryf believes!

HarperCollins
English
Genre, Toddler

About The Author

Crockett Johnson was born in New York and spent his childhood on Long Island. He acquired his art education at New York University and at Cooper Union.

For many years the author and illustrator of the popular comic strip Barnaby, Mr. Johnson also illustrated many wonderful children’s books, including Ruth Krauss’s The Carrot Seed. He is perhaps best remembered for his own slyly engaging books about a small boy named Harold and his journeys with a purple crayon.


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