Harold and the Purple Crayon
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Harold goes for an adventurous walk in the moonlight with his purple crayon.
Crockett Johnson Books
October 20, 1906 – July 11, 1975
Crockett Johnson, born David Johnson Leisk, was an American cartoonist and children's book illustrator. He is most celebrated for the comic strip Barnaby and a series of children's books initiated by Harold and the Purple Crayon. His work is known for its distinctive style and appeal to young readers, focusing on simple yet imaginative narratives that foster childhood creativity.
Harold's Fairy Tale
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
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)
From the treasured creator of Harold and the Purple Crayon, Crockett Johnson, comes another adventure for Harold and his magical purple crayon.One night Harold, with his trusty purple crayon, goes for a walk on a tightrope. Down he falls into a circus complete with trapeze, clowns, and lion tamers. A must-have for every imaginative child’s bookshelf.“As fresh and imaginative as ever.” (The Horn Book)“Harold is at the top of his form.” (New York Times)
Barnaby Volume Four
- 372 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Volume four of Barnaby features the whimsical adventures of a little boy and his charmingly inept fairy godfather, Mr. O'Malley, from 1948-1949. The blend of fantasy and satire, along with Crockett Johnson's elegant artwork, makes this comic strip a delightful read.
Harold's Treasure Hunt
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
One evening, Harold takes a walk on the beach. With the moon to keep him company and his purple crayon in hand, he has everything he needs for an adventure on the high seas.
Soon to be a major motion picture! Step into the imaginative world of Harold and the Purple Crayon like never before! This story-driven activity book based on Crockett Johnson's beloved character encourages readers to literally pick up their crayons and use their imagination to go on an adventure with Harold. Explore the bottom of the ocean and the tops of trees, escape monsters, pirates, and dragons, and have a blast with Harold on this epic interactive adventure. Featuring an activity that engages young readers' imagination, creativity, and problem solving-skills on every spread, the fun-packed story can be read over and over again even after the activities are completed! Ever since the publication of Harold and the Purple Crayon in 1955, Crockett Johnson's crayon-wielding hero has had a devoted following. This exciting new interactive story featuring the classic character, with its clever and inventive twists, will delight fans old and new.
