Harold's ABC (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Purple Crayon Book) [School & Library Binding]

Crockett Johnson (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Purple Crayon Book

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Harold takes a trip to the moon and comes home again simply by drawing his way through the letters of the alphabet with a purple crayon.

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About the Author

Crockett Johnson is the much-loved author and illustrator of five books about Harold and The Purple Crayon. He is also the illustrator of The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• School & Library Binding: 64 pages
• Publisher: Turtleback (May 1, 1981)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0613116143
• ISBN-13: 978-0613116145
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 6.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,411,521 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Crockett Johnson (1906-1975) was the writer and/or illustrator of over 20 books for children, including his beloved classic HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON (Harper, 1955), as well as seven subsequent adventures starring Harold, and THE CARROT SEED, written by his wife, Ruth Krauss (Harper, 1945). He was also the creator of "Barnaby," one of the most popular comic-strips of the Twentieth Century. (A Barnaby selection appears in LITTLE LIT: STRANGE STORIES FOR STRANGE KIDS, Harper, 2001.)

Mr. Johnson received his art training at New York University and Cooper Union, and in his later years exhibited a series of geometric paintings, which were well-received by both the mathematical and artistic communities.

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantasic Alphabet Book for Children, April 27, 2000

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This review is from: Harold's ABC (Purple Crayon Book) (Paperback)

This book quite cleverly introduces the alphabet A to Z. Each letter is introduced in order and appears as part of the picture associated with it. Descriptive words use the letter, usually starting with it. Text leading to the next page (and next letter) suggests the next letter by using it at the beginning of some words, too. Very cleverly written. I grew up with "Harold and the Purple Crayon", which I like very much. I've enjoyed, as an adult other Harold books by Crockett Johnson. "Harold's ABCs" is an equal with the original.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love Harold!, March 18, 2009

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This review is from: Harold's ABC (Purple Crayon Book) (Paperback)

I worried that my little one wouldnt love these books like I did. They were absolute magic for me, but I'm Generation X and the only 'flashy' kid product we got was Sesame Street (still a fave) and even that's flashier now. The whole world is animation and soundtracks and though its fun and has its place... I worried the wonder of that purple crayon wouldnt hold up. I was wrong.

Harold (the original Crockett J versions) is a household favorite. My husband who grew up without them (and is the purveyor of much of the flashy commercial stuff in the house) LOVES them too.

Just... be ware the newer, non-Crockett Harolds. I found those disjointed and entirely lacking in magic.

5.0 out of 5 stars We love Harold!, December 30, 2011

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This review is from: Harold's ABC (Purple Crayon Book) (Paperback)

I recently purchased this book for my 2-yr old niece. Grandma reads this book to her and she loves it. I originally purchased this book ten years ago when my son was little and loved it as well. You can't go wrong with Harold and his purple crayon.