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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1955 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Written and illustrated by Crockett Johnson
Part of the Harold and the Purple Crayon series
A boy goes on a journey to find his way home.
34 pages· 657 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Harold embarks on a moonlit adventure with just a purple crayon. As he draws his way through enchanting landscapes, he encounters unexpected twists and whimsical challenges. Will his imagination guide him safely back home? Discover the limitless possibilities of creativity in this timeless tale of exploration and wonder.
From the publisher
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 34
- Words
- 657
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 440L
Inside the book
A peek between the covers
What readers & critics say
Reviews
6.1
out of 7
5.5
“This book is a wonderful example of imagination and the joy it brings! Harold can do anything he imagines. I love the simplicity of this book--all it takes is a purple crayon.”
B is for Bookworm
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The author & illustrator
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3
- F&P level
- ~L
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 7318
Publication
- Published
- September 29, 2015
- First published
- January 1, 1955
- Publisher
- HarperFestival
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780062086525
- LCCN
- 2005270183
- OCLC
- 22963112
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