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Harold and the Purple Crayon (Purple Crayon Books) Kindle Edition
Crockett Johnson
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Reading age4 - 8 years
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LanguageEnglish
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Grade levelPreschool - 3
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Lexile measure440L
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PublisherHarperCollins
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Publication dateSeptember 29, 2015
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ISBN-13978-0064430227
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Crockett Johnson's understated tribute to the imagination was first published in 1955, and has been inspiring readers of all ages ever since. Harold's quiet but magical journey reminds us of the marvels the mind can create, and also gives us the wondrous sense that anything is possible. (Ages 4 to 8) --This text refers to the hardcover edition.
About the Author
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.
--This text refers to the hardcover edition.Review
From the Back Cover
Essential Picture Book Classics—timeless stories for every child to treasure.
"One night, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight."
Armed only with an oversized purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of wonder and excitement.
Full of funny twists and surprises, this joyful story shows just how far your imagination can take you. Harold and the Purple Crayon has delighted readers of all ages for over fifty years.
--This text refers to the hardcover edition.From the Inside Flap
Essential Picture Book Classics--timeless stories for every child to treasure.
One night, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight.
Armed only with an oversized purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of wonder and excitement.
Full of funny twists and surprises, this joyful story shows just how far your imagination can take you. Harold and the Purple Crayon has delighted readers of all ages for over fifty years.
--This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.Product details
- ASIN : B00X3NIVZ2
- Publisher : HarperCollins (September 29, 2015)
- Publication date : September 29, 2015
- Language : English
- File size : 6839 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Not enabled
- Enhanced typesetting : Not Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Not Enabled
- Print length : 64 pages
- Lending : Not Enabled
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,628 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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So I do recommend Harold and the Purple Crayon, BUT I suggest purchasing it in a different format. For one thing, this edition has printing flaws. The page spread where Harold draws a boat is repeated, and in an order that disrupts the narrative sequence (see images). For another thing, the layout in the board book is condensed: some images are placed side by side that would otherwise be separated by a page turn. This effectively decreases the suspense at times. For example, in the paperback version, readers see Harold fall off a mountain and don't know how he will rescue himself until they turn the page. Not so in the board book, where both the fall and rescue occur on the same page. Suspense is disrupted elsewhere as well.
Bottom Line: I recommend this child-empowering story but not in the board book format.

By Bookgirl on May 12, 2018
So I do recommend Harold and the Purple Crayon, BUT I suggest purchasing it in a different format. For one thing, this edition has printing flaws. The page spread where Harold draws a boat is repeated, and in an order that disrupts the narrative sequence (see images). For another thing, the layout in the board book is condensed: some images are placed side by side that would otherwise be separated by a page turn. This effectively decreases the suspense at times. For example, in the paperback version, readers see Harold fall off a mountain and don't know how he will rescue himself until they turn the page. Not so in the board book, where both the fall and rescue occur on the same page. Suspense is disrupted elsewhere as well.
Bottom Line: I recommend this child-empowering story but not in the board book format.




By Dr. Liz on November 2, 2019

The kindle version was a slightly awkward view showing two pages at once which made each page rather small on my screen, but then this allowed some of the two page images to be viewed all at once. I would recommend getting this book as a physical copy.
There's no mischief. No real stress. It is an easy bedtime story, but it is full of wonder. What world would your child draw?
The words and drawings are great for early readers, with plenty to discuss if you like. I fully recommend "Harold and the Purple Crayon" by Crockett Johnson.
Anthony Trendl
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Harold is a kid with an imaginary purple crayon that enables him to draw whatever he needs or desires. The story starts with him wanting to take a walk in the moonlight, so he draws a path and a moon. Soon Harold is creating trees, sailboats, dragons, high-rise buildings, and many other figments from his imagination as he goes on an intricate adventure.
When Harold is hungry, he draws pies; when he's falling off a mountain, he creates a balloon that brings him safely to ground. The illustrations, in purple (duh!), are thick, crayon-like line drawings that are expressive and elegant in their simplicity.
More than anything, the story is about the power and joy of a life of the imagination. It's a book a child can hear over and over again that can become both a trusted friend and a comfortable entrance into the land of dreams.
So read it to a beloved child in your life. Or read it to the child in yourself.
However, I did want to offer this suggestion to everyone: spend the extra money on the hardcover edition.
I may have set my expectations a bit high, but since the paperback price was relatively expensive (costing 30 - 50% more than comparable paperbacks) and touted as the 50th Anniversary Edition, I thought it would be "nice". However, I have to say that I was pretty disappointed with the construction quality.
Unless you're giving it to a teenager or adult as a keepsake type of gift, the paperback isn't going to stand up against an age-appropriate child, or to time itself. If I hadn't bought it as part of the 4-for-3 promotion, I'd almost certainly exchange it for the hardcover.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 6, 2020






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