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Harold and the Purple Crayon
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Harold and the Purple Crayon Prebound - 1982

by Crockett Johnson

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.


From the publisher

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.

First line

One evening, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight.

Details

  • Title Harold and the Purple Crayon
  • Author Crockett Johnson
  • Binding Prebound
  • Pages 64
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Perfection Learning
  • Date September 1982
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780812432435 / 0812432436
  • Weight 0.45 lbs (0.20 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 6 x 0.5 in (19.05 x 15.24 x 1.27 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Reading level 490
  • Library of Congress subjects Drawing, Fantasy
  • Dewey Decimal Code E