This book contains the following story:
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Essential Picture Book Classics
No. of pages 64
Published: 2012
Reviews
Great for age 0-9 years
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One of the launch titles in the amazing new Essential Picture Book Classics list from HarperCollins, this book is full of funny twists and surprises as young Harold draws himself some wonderful adventures.
A collectable classic picture book that every child should read and own. Maurice Sendak says "Harold is a masterpiece".
"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, Harold draws himself a landscape full of beauty and excitement. He conducts his adventure with the utmost care, letting his imagination run free, but keeping his wits about him all the while. This magical journey gives us the wondrous sense that anything is possible.
This joyful story has delighted readers of all ages for over fifty years.
Essential Picture Book Classics - timeless stories for every child to treasure.
This book is part of a book series called Essential Picture Book Classics .
There are 64 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2012 by HarperCollins Publishers .
Crockett Johnson was the author and illustrator of the popular American comic strip, Barnaby.
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This book has been nominated for the following award:
Eb White Read Aloud Award
This book was recognised in the Picture Book Hall of Fame category by the Eb White Read Aloud Award. The E.B. White Read Aloud Award was established in 2004 by The Association of Booksellers for Children (ABC) to honor books that its membership felt embodied the universal read aloud standards that were created by the work of the beloved author E.B. White.In 2006 the award was expanded into two categories: The E. B. White Read Aloud Award for Picture Books, and The E. B. White Read Aloud Award for Older Readers. Titles are nominated for the award by ABC booksellers, and then the final decision is made by a committee of booksellers that meets annually in February.
