Harold's ABC
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1963 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

Harold's ABC

Written and illustrated by Crockett Johnson

Part of the Harold and the Purple Crayon series

Join a magical alphabet journey with a purple crayon.

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64 pages· 932 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Embark on an enchanting alphabet adventure with Harold and his magical purple crayon. As he draws his way from A to Z, each letter springs to life, weaving a continuous story. What wonders will Harold create next? Perfect for little ones discovering their ABCs, this imaginative journey promises surprises at every turn.

From the publisher

From the creator of the treasured children’s book Harold and the Purple Crayon, Crockett Johnson, comes another adventure for Harold and his magical purple crayon.Harold is going on an alphabet adventure from A to Z with his trusty purple crayon! This imaginative classic story is just right for little ones learning their ABCs. “A unique kind of ABC book.” (The Horn Book)

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Words
932
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
550L
Themes & topics
Books about alphabet (ABCs)Books about journeysBooks about childhoodBooks about imaginationBooks about alphabets
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
May 20, 1981
First published
January 1, 1963
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064430234

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