Harold and the Purple Crayon 50th Anniversary Edition (Purple Crayon Books)
by: Crockett Johnson
Price: $6.99
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Amazon.com Review:
"One night, after thinking it over for some time, Harolddecided to go for a walk in the moonlight." So begins this gentlestory that shows just how far your imagination can take you.Armedonly with an oversized purple crayon, young Harold draws himself alandscape full of beauty and excitement. But this is no hare-brained,impulsive flight of fantasy. Cherubic, round-headed Harold conductshis adventure with the utmost prudence, letting his imagination runfree, but keeping his wits about him all the while. He takes thenecessary purple-crayon precautions: drawing landmarks to ensure hewon't get lost; sketching a boat when he finds himself in deep water;and creating a purple pie picnic when he feels the first pangs ofhunger.
Crockett Johnson's understated tribute to the imaginationwas first published in 1955, and has been inspiring readers of allages ever since. Harold's quiet but magical journey reminds us of themarvels the mind can create, and also gives us the wondrous sense thatanything is possible. (Ages 4 to 8)
Product Description:
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 concept behind this beloved story has intrigued children and kept them absorbed for generations, as page by page unfolds the dramatic and clever adventures of Harold and his purple crayon.
"One night, after thinking it over for some time, Harolddecided to go for a walk in the moonlight." So begins this gentlestory that shows just how far your imagination can take you.Armedonly with an oversized purple crayon, young Harold draws himself alandscape full of beauty and excitement. But this is no hare-brained,impulsive flight of fantasy. Cherubic, round-headed Harold conductshis adventure with the utmost prudence, letting his imagination runfree, but keeping his wits about him all the while. He takes thenecessary purple-crayon precautions: drawing landmarks to ensure hewon't get lost; sketching a boat when he finds himself in deep water;and creating a purple pie picnic when he feels the first pangs ofhunger.
Crockett Johnson's understated tribute to the imaginationwas first published in 1955, and has been inspiring readers of allages ever since. Harold's quiet but magical journey reminds us of themarvels the mind can create, and also gives us the wondrous sense thatanything is possible. (Ages 4 to 8)
Product Description:
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 concept behind this beloved story has intrigued children and kept them absorbed for generations, as page by page unfolds the dramatic and clever adventures of Harold and his purple crayon.
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Excellent book
I bought this for my son who loves watching Harold and the purple crayon on HBO, so I figured lets try the book and he loves it as well.
Rating: - A real classic about the power of imagination
This is probably the first children's book I purchased as an adult, as a gift for friends. I've since read it to my preschool age children, and they've enjoyed it as well. Harold comes across some sticky - even scary - situations - in some of the Purple Crayon stories. But his imagination and ingenuity always see him through. A wonderful fantasy for children, who after all live in a world in which they have very little say, but many opportunities to be creative and use their imagination. An important ... Read More
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- A great bedtime book
Last night I watched as my daughter read this book to my 4 1/2 year old grandson.It is a great book to read to a child at bedtime.
Rating: - Fun book but maybe not as exciting?
I loved this book when I was younger so I jumped at the chance to introduce it to my 3 1/2 year old.She did like the book somewhat but hasn't really loved it as much as other books.For example, her favorite books these days are Pinkalicious, Giraffes Can't Dance and Tikki Tikki Tembo.TTT was again one of my favorites as well.The pictures are pretty simple and the storyline is also very linear so I think she didn't find it as interesting as newer books.Its the 50th year anniversary so you can't ... Read More
Rating: - We LOVE this book!
Ok, the title of my review says it all. I'm biased yes, because this book won us over me and my 5yr old daughter both. We are pretty picky bedtime story readers. We favor the Jillian Jigs types of books and this hit the mark. Harold is so endearing, creative and simple that he is just impossible not to like. What a fantastic twist on words this book offers. We love it!
- Excellent bookI bought this for my son who loves watching Harold and the purple crayon on HBO, so I figured lets try the book and he loves it as well.
- A real classic about the power of imaginationThis is probably the first children's book I purchased as an adult, as a gift for friends. I've since read it to my preschool age children, and they've enjoyed it as well. Harold comes across some sticky - even scary - situations - in some of the Purple Crayon stories. But his imagination and ingenuity always see him through. A wonderful fantasy for children, who after all live in a world in which they have very little say, but many opportunities to be creative and use their imagination. An important ... Read More
- A great bedtime bookLast night I watched as my daughter read this book to my 4 1/2 year old grandson.It is a great book to read to a child at bedtime.
- Fun book but maybe not as exciting?I loved this book when I was younger so I jumped at the chance to introduce it to my 3 1/2 year old.She did like the book somewhat but hasn't really loved it as much as other books.For example, her favorite books these days are Pinkalicious, Giraffes Can't Dance and Tikki Tikki Tembo.TTT was again one of my favorites as well.The pictures are pretty simple and the storyline is also very linear so I think she didn't find it as interesting as newer books.Its the 50th year anniversary so you can't ... Read More
- We LOVE this book!Ok, the title of my review says it all. I'm biased yes, because this book won us over me and my 5yr old daughter both. We are pretty picky bedtime story readers. We favor the Jillian Jigs types of books and this hit the mark. Harold is so endearing, creative and simple that he is just impossible not to like. What a fantastic twist on words this book offers. We love it!
