Harold and the Purple Crayon
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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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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.
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The Creative Behind the Book
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.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780062086525
- Publication Date
- September 29, 2015
- Publisher
- HarperFestival
- Original Publication Date
- January 1, 1955
- 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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