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Harold and the Purple Crayon
SKU
000757
ISBN
9780064430227
Grade PK-2
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Description
"One evening, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight." So begins Harold's story - he takes his purple crayon and begins to draw his adventure. Eventually, he gets tired and is ready to go to bed, but he can't find his window. Although he draws a lot of windows, he just can't seem to get to his - will he be able to find his window so he can go to bed?
Publisher's Description of Harold and the Purple Crayon
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.
Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | PK-2 |
| Brand: | HarperCollins |
| Author: | Crockett Johnson |
| ISBN: | 9780064430227 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 6 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.25 |
| Ages: | 3 - 8 |
| Edition: | 50th Anniversary Edition; Special; Illustrated |
| Illustrated by: | Crockett Johnson |
| Pages: | 64 |
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Rated 5 out of 5
May 6, 2009
My children love the imagination Harold has in this book as well as the clever word play done by the author This book really served as a great springboard for my children's original creative writing Both my 8-year-old and my 6-year-old laughed aloud at this book It's one that we'll enjoy for years to come!
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Completing my FIAR collection.
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