Harold and the Purple Crayon 50th Anniversary Edition (Purple Crayon Books)
 

Harold and the Purple Crayon 50th Anniversary Edition (Purple Crayon Books)

by Crockett Johnson

One evening Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight. But there wasn't any moon, and Harold needed a moon for a walk in the moonlight. Fortunately, he had brought his purple crayon. So he drew a moon. He also needed something to walk on. So he drew a path...

And thus begins one of the most imaginative and enchanting adventures in all of children's books. The creative... (read more)

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Overview: Amazon Reviews

Who knew a purple crayon could do so much?
  • Rated 5 stars
Reviewed by an Amazon user, 2008-12-01
Harold and the Purple Crayon is an abosolutly wonderful book. I enjoyed reading it as much as my son did. It is a fun book that sparks the imagination. Who knew a purple crayon could do so much?
A classic for children
  • Rated 5 stars
Reviewed by an Amazon user, 2008-11-26
The book is a classic for young children with a sense of adventure.
It was delivered on time in excellent condition.
A must have for a Kid's library
  • Rated 5 stars
Reviewed by an Amazon user, 2008-11-24
An absolutely must have for parents who value creativity this is a tale of a little boy who goes for a nighttime adventure spawned by his imagination and his trusty purple crayon.
After many years, Harold still draws in fans
  • Rated 5 stars
Reviewed by an Amazon user, 2008-11-16
A classic after many years, and deservedly so. Harold creates an adventure--plot, setting, and characters--armed with nothing but the purple crayon with which he draws it, page after page. Simple and enchanting, Harold and the Purple Crayon will be among the most requested in your child's library.

My three-year-old daughter is the third generation in our family to have enjoyed this imaginative book.
The power of creative visualization
  • Rated 5 stars
Reviewed by an Amazon user, 2008-11-07
I recommend this book. It portrays how all that we create in the world comes from our imagination, in which the possibilities are limitless.
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