Purple Crayon Books Books
In order from Harold's Fairy Tale to Harold and the Purple Crayon
Book #1
Harold's Fairy Tale
Written and illustrated by Crockett Johnson
4 - 8
Reading
age
64
Page
count
16
Words
per page
Mar 20, 1994
Publication
date
Paperback
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Summary
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)
Purple Crayon Books Series
Published from 1981 - 2015
4 booksPaperback
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| Year | # | Title | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 2 | Harold's Fairy Tale | 64 |
| 1981 | 5 | Harold's Circus | 64 |
| 1981 | Harold's ABC | 64 | |
| 2015 | Harold and the Purple Crayon | 34 |
The Creative Behind the Books
Author & Illustrator
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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