Harold and the Purple Crayon
from: HarperCollins
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EAN: 9780060229351
ISBN: 0060229357
Label: HarperCollins
Manufacturer: HarperCollins
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 64
Publication Date: August 10, 1955
Publisher: HarperCollins
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Release Date: May 15, 1998
Sales Rank: 19930
Studio: HarperCollins
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Product Description:
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.
Amazon.com Review:
'One night, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight.' So begins this gentle story that shows just how far your imagination can take you. Armed only with an oversized purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of beauty and excitement. But this is no hare-brained, impulsive flight of fantasy. Cherubic, round-headed Harold conducts his adventure with the utmost prudence, letting his imagination run free, but keeping his wits about him all the while. He takes the necessary purple-crayon precautions: drawing landmarks to ensure he won't get lost; sketching a boat when he finds himself in deep water; and creating a purple pie picnic when he feels the first pangs of hunger.
Crockett Johnson's understated tribute to the imagination was first published in 1955, and has been inspiring readers of all ages ever since. Harold's quiet but magical journey reminds us of the marvels the mind can create, and also gives us the wondrous sense that anything is possible. (Ages 4 to 8)
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- This book is a page turnerThere are some novels that you pick up and just can't put down. Harold and the Purple Crayon is a ... Read More
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- Who knew a purple crayon could do so much?Harold and the Purple Crayon is an abosolutly wonderful book. I enjoyed reading it as much as my ... Read More
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- A classic for childrenThe book is a classic for young children with a sense of adventure.
It was delivered on time ... Read More
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- A must have for a Kid's libraryAn absolutely must have for parents who value creativity this is a tale of a little boy who goes for ... Read More
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- After many years, Harold still draws in fansA classic after many years, and deservedly so. Harold creates an adventure--plot, setting, and characters ... Read More
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