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Harold and the Purple Crayon (Purple Crayon Books) [Paperback]

Crockett Johnson (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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Publication Date: 5 Feb 1992 | Series: Purple Crayon Books

One of the launch titles in the amazing new Essential Picture Book Classics list from HarperCollins, this book is full of funny twists and surprises as young Harold draws himself some wonderful adventures.

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.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product details

  • Paperback: 62 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books (5 Feb 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0064430227
  • ISBN-13: 978-0064430227
  • Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 0.5 x 15.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 19,386 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"This popular translation of one of the world's most beloved children's books, "Harold and the Purple Crayon, " is now available in a bold new trim size with a bright and engaging treatment of the original cover art. For generations, children have cherished this ingenious and original little picture story." --"Horn Book" --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Clever idea; very well executed. 16 Feb 2005
By John E. Davidson
Format:Paperback
This book follows the adventure of Harold and his purple crayon. Harold draws things with his purple crayon and then interacts with the things that he has drawn. The text is simple but the story is strong - the illustrations are basic (they are just pictures that you could draw with a purple crayon!) but very effective.

Great fun and very stimulating. When I read it with my son (4) after having forgotten about the book for a while it provoked a huge number of quite complicated questions about the nature of reality and imagination.

Highly recommended.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Harold draws his way through an exciting journey. 16 Sep 1999
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
I first read this book as a child and still have it thirty something years later. It's a great little story of a small boy, Harold, who has a magic crayon which brings whatever he draws to life. He sets off on a great adventure, drawing the path as he goes. Wherever he goes, the moon goes with him. Harold's adventures lead him near and far until he gets rather lost. While looking for his house and his bedroom window he ends up drawing a whole city full of windows but none of them is his. Finally, Harold remembers that his window is always right around the moon. He draws his window and after making his bed, jumps in it and draws up the covers. As you might expect the book has very simple line drawings but they are quite effective. I've used this book with young children and they loved it.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Unique and creative children's book! 13 Mar 2009
By Sarah K K
Format:Paperback
This book is really cute and very creative.
It is also quite long, a bit too long for toddlers.
I have read it several times to my 3 year old, and I don't think she really understands it. Maybe best for ages 4 and up?
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A children's classic 10 Feb 2009
By Ms. A. Stewart
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this for my 3 year old niece as my sister and I had enjoyed it so much as kids. Interestingly enough, neither of us could remember the story, but that's not what's important. The pictures had stuck with us - they are so alive and really fire a child's imagination. My niece loves it and carts it around the house, demanding that any free adult read it to her. That surely, is a good enough review!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A timeless classic. 10 Mar 2013
By tmdini
Format:Paperback
This book requires a little creative imagination - perhaps more than other books. It was a huge hit in our house with both my daughter and then my son. Friends who've received it as a gift comment on this one long after it was given, more than any other book gift. I am confident that it is and will remain a classic. Harold's quick thinking in his quest to have an adventure and then return to bed comes up trumps.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Teaching children how to draw 5 Mar 2013
By B.
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
My children love this book so much that I think we might have to get the other 'Harold' books to see what else he draws.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my kids' favourites! 16 Sep 2012
By TMM TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Board book|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book has been very popular in our household, from the 6 yr old, all the way down to the 2 yr old (waiting to see what baby thinks)...very cute pictures, imaginative story, easy to read, and keeps their attention. We ordered another in the series after reading this because our kids liked it so much! The basic gist is that the baby makes up his own adventures using the crayon to draw them as he goes...so if he needs a road to get somewhere, he draws it and walks along, until he needs a tree, and draws that. Then a dragon to guard the tree...etc. Very cute. Will get more, I'm sure. Wish I'd known about these when our oldest few were smaller!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Great first read 29 May 2012
By BethMcG
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this for my 4 year old who wanted to be read a 'proper book' rather than a baby book. He absolutely loved this and the 3 other Harold books we bought and now cannot wait to be able to read himself and read them again.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
Read this as a child and never forgot it. Glad to have found it to keep as I couldn't the copy we used to have.

Hasn't aged still a great childrens book.
Published 19 days ago by J. Norfolk
5.0 out of 5 stars A timeless classic
Not a book I grew up with unfortunately, but one that I was introduced to by my American sister-in-law. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Lawrence B
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
A fantastic series, this is the first one and encourages children to use their imaginations and create their own stories and dreams.
Published 23 months ago by Lony
5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Timeless Story
I loved this story as a child, but my memory of it was a bit vague. Having just bought it for my children (aged 4 & 6) I have re-discovered how wonderful it is, and they sat and... Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2010 by Mrs R
4.0 out of 5 stars lovely book
This is a lovely book and my little boy has been drawing purple crayon pics at nursery since reading it. Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2010 by Ms. A. S. Rutterford
3.0 out of 5 stars Harold's purple crayon is not my cup of tea
If you like books like The Gruffalo, The tiger who came to tea, The Emperor of Absurdia - you may not like this so much. Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2009 by A.S.G
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely superb
I had this book as a small child and bought it for my sons. It's still as fascinating and slightly scarey as it was all those years ago. Read more
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