Harold and the Purple Crayon
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Harold and the Purple Crayon

Written and illustrated by Crockett Johnson
Part of the Harold and the Purple Crayon Book Series
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4 - 8
Reading age
34
Page count
19
Words per page
440L
Lexile measure
Sep 29, 2015
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Essential Picture Book Classics—timeless stories for every child to treasure. “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, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of wonder and excitement. Full of funny twists and surprises, this joyful story shows just how far your imagination can take you. Harold and the Purple Crayon has delighted readers of all ages for over fifty years.

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Book Details

ISBN
9780062086525
Publication Date
September 29, 2015
Publisher
HarperFestival
Page Count
34
Words Per Page
19
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 8 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2005270183
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
22963112
Lexile® Level
440L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~L
ATOS® Book Level
3
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
7318
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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