| Harold and the Purple Crayon Contributor(s): Johnson, Crockett (Author), Johnson, Crockett (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0060229365 ISBN-13: 9780060229368 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $17.00 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: January 1958 Annotation: "An ingenious and original picture story in which a small boy out for a walk--happily with crayon in hand--draws himself some wonderful adventures. A little book that will be loved".--The Horn Book. Full-color illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Classics - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 55007683 |
| Lexile Measure: 440 |
| Series: Harold and the Purple Crayon |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 6.34" W x 7.84" (0.54 lbs) 64 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 7318 Reading Level: 3.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. 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 |
Contributor Bio(s): Johnson, Crockett: - Crockett Johnson (1906-1975) was the writer and illustrator of over twenty books for children, including the beloved classic Harold and the Purple Crayon, six subsequent adventures starring Harold, and The Carrot Seed, written by his wife, Ruth Krauss. He was also the creator of the groundbreaking Barnaby, one of the most influential and ingenious comic strips of the twentieth century. |