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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1956 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
Harold's Fairy Tale
Written & illustrated by Crockett Johnson
Part of the Harold and the Purple Crayon series
A sleepless boy draws a magical bedtime adventure.
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64 pages· 995 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Harold can't sleep, so he picks up his magical purple crayon and draws a whimsical bedtime story. As castles, fairies, and flying carpets come to life, Harold's imagination leads him on an enchanting journey. What wonders will he create next, and will his adventure help him find rest? Dive into a world where creativity knows no bounds and every line drawn opens a new door to wonder.
From the publisher
From the treasured creator of Harold and the Purple Crayon, Crockett Johnson, comes another adventure for Harold and his magical purple crayon.Unable to fall asleep one night, Harold uses his purple crayon to create his very own bedtime fairy tale, complete with castles, fairies, flying carpets, and an enchanted garden. “An ingenious and original little picture story in which a small boy out for a walk–happily with a crayon in his hand–draws himself some wonderful adventures.” (The Horn Book)
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 64
- Words
- 995
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~580L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.8
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 154195
Publication
- Published
- March 20, 1994
- First published
- January 1, 1956
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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