Harold and the Purple Crayon 50th Anniversary Edition

Crockett Johnson

HarperCollins, May 15, 1998 - Juvenile Fiction - 64 pages

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.

What people are saying

Review: Harold and the Purple Crayon 50th Anniversary Edition (Harold #1)

User Review  - Kimberly - Goodreads

I came across this old gem among my friend's children's collection. The last time I read it, I was about their age. It's a wonderful, whimsical story. I think all children should have it read to them, and then they should read it themselves!

Review: Harold and the Purple Crayon (Harold #1)

User Review  - Erin Prosser - Goodreads

When i saw this little book in the education library, it brought back such fond memories from my childhood. this was one of my favorite books that my mom ever read to me. it is not very often that you ...

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.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Harold and the Purple Crayon 50th Anniversary Edition; A Harper trophy book; Purple Crayon Books
• Author: Crockett Johnson
• Illustrated by: Crockett Johnson
• Edition: 50, illustrated, reprint
• Publisher: HarperCollins, 1998
• ISBN: 0064430227, 9780064430227
• Length: 64 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure / General; Juvenile Fiction / Classics; Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy & Magic