Harold and the Purple Crayon Lap Edition

By Crockett Johnson

Price: $12.99

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Harold and the Purple Crayon Lap Edition

By Crockett Johnson

Price: $12.99

About the Book

From beloved children’s book creator Crockett Johnson comes the timeless classic Harold and the Purple Crayon! Perfect for lap-reading at bedtime, story time in the classroom or library, or as a gift for new parents, this large format edition is a wonderful way to introduce Harold to a whole new generation of readers.

One evening Harold decides to go for a walk in the moonlight. Armed only with an oversize purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of wonder and excitement.

Harold and his trusty crayon travel through woods and across seas and past dragons before returning to bed, safe and sound. Full of funny twists and surprises, this charming story shows just how far your imagination can take you.

“A satisfying artistic triumph.” —Chris Van Allsburg, author-illustrator of The Polar Express

Product Details

ISBN: 9780062427304
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Jan 5, 2016
List price: $12.99
No of pages: 34
Trim Size: 9.250 in (w) x 11.000 in (h) x 0.750 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Classics
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy / General

Crockett Johnson

Biography

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.

Reviews

“[Harold and the Purple Crayon] is one of my favorite children’s books. I’ve read it to my kids so many times.” — actress, singer, and songwriter Zooey Deschanel

About the Book

From beloved children’s book creator Crockett Johnson comes the timeless classic Harold and the Purple Crayon! Perfect for lap-reading at bedtime, story time in the classroom or library, or as a gift for new parents, this large format edition is a wonderful way to introduce Harold to a whole new generation of readers.

One evening Harold decides to go for a walk in the moonlight. Armed only with an oversize purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of wonder and excitement.

Harold and his trusty crayon travel through woods and across seas and past dragons before returning to bed, safe and sound. Full of funny twists and surprises, this charming story shows just how far your imagination can take you.

“A satisfying artistic triumph.” —Chris Van Allsburg, author-illustrator of The Polar Express

Product Details

ISBN: 9780062427304
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: Jan 5, 2016
List price: $12.99
No of pages: 34
Trim Size: 9.250 in (w) x 11.000 in (h) x 0.750 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Classics
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy / General

Crockett Johnson

Biography

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.

Reviews

“[Harold and the Purple Crayon] is one of my favorite children’s books. I’ve read it to my kids so many times.” — actress, singer, and songwriter Zooey Deschanel

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