Harold and the Purple Crayon
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · September 29, 2015
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- Who it’s for
- A moonlit walk becomes a playful showcase for imagination, with a purple crayon leading the way.
- Themes
- Imagination, Adventure
- Genres
- Imagination & Play, Art & Architecture, Magic & Fantasy
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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.
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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 Share this classic as a birthday, baby shower, or graduation gift! An Atlantic 65 Essential Children's Books Selection, 2025
Drawn Into Wonder
A moonlit walk becomes a playful showcase for imagination, with a purple crayon leading the way.
Come here for
- A young artist making a world as he goes
- Funny twists, dragons, and a safe return to bed
Expect
- A picture-book adventure that celebrates imagination
- A light, reassuring journey through woods and seas
Where it sits
| Imagination & Play | 69% |
|---|---|
| Art & Architecture | 48% |
| Magic & Fantasy | 47% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Pirate Adventures
- Art & Architecture
- The Classics
- Bedtime & Dreams
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- Magic & Fantasy
- Short Stories
- Transportation Adventures
- Chapter Books
- Authors
- Crockett Johnson
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- September 29, 2015
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Imagination · Adventure
- Reading lane
- Pirate Adventures