Harold Series by Crockett Johnson

4.14 · 86 ratings
  • Harold and the Purple Crayon (Harold #1)
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    Harold and the Purple Crayon (Harold #1)

    Crockett Johnson

    Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars
    · 41 ratings · published 1955

    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... more

  • Harold's Fairy Tale (Harold #2)
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    Harold's Fairy Tale (Harold #2)

    Crockett Johnson

    Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings · published 1956

    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)

  • Harold's Trip to the Sky (Harold #3)
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    Harold's Trip to the Sky (Harold #3)

    Crockett Johnson

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 1957

    From the treasured author 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, decides to go to on a voyage to Mars. He flies past planets, comets, and even the moon. But will Harold arrive safely back on earth, just in time for breakfast?"Very zany adventures of the very resourceful Harold." —Library Journal

  • Harold at the North Pole (Harold #4)
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    Harold at the North Pole (Harold #4)

    Crockett Johnson

    Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings · published 1958

    It's Christmas Eve and Harold needs a Christmas tree. So with purple crayon in hand, he sets off to get one. Before long he finds himself at the North Pole, where a snowbound Santa Claus needs his help. It's up to the ever-resourceful Harold to draw up a plan and save Christmas!Ever since the publication of Harold and the Purple Crayon in 1955, Crockett Johnson's crayon-wielding hero has had a devoted following... more

  • A Picture for Harold's Room (Harold #6)
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    A Picture for Harold's Room (Harold #6)

    Crockett Johnson

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings · published 1960

    From the treasured author of Harold and the Purple Crayon, Crockett Johnson, comes an I Can Read adventure for Harold and his magical purple crayon.Harold needs a picture for his bedroom wall, so he takes his purple crayon and begins to create a whole new world around him. But then he notices he has gotten very small—half the size of a daisy! Only a very clever artist could find his way home now... more

  • Harold's ABC (Harold #7)
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    Harold's ABC (Harold #7)

    Crockett Johnson

    Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings · published 1963

    Harold's trek through the alphabet is now in board book format!Go on an alphabet adventure from A to Z with Harold and his purple crayon! This story of letters and imagination is now available as a board book—just the right size for little ones who are learning their ABCs!This beloved classic makes a perfect edition for home or classroom libraries who already own the Harold and the Purple Crayon board book or any of Harold's other timeless stories.

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