My Adventure with Harold and the Purple Crayon Activity Book

by Crockett Johnson, Crockett Johnson (Illustrator)

Overview

Step into the imaginative world of Harold and the Purple Crayon like never before! This story-driven activity book based on Crockett Johnson’s beloved character encourages readers to literally pick up their crayons and use their imagination to go on an adventure with Harold.

Explore the bottom of the ocean and the tops of trees, escape monsters, pirates, and dragons, and have a blast with Harold on this epic interactive adventure. Featuring an activity that engages young readers’ imagination, creativity, and problem-solving skills on every spread, the fun-packed story can be read over and over again even after the activities are completed!

Ever since the publication of Harold and the Purple Crayon in 1955, Crockett Johnson’s crayon-wielding hero has had a devoted following. This exciting new interactive story featuring the classic character, with its clever and inventive twists, will delight fans old and new.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062655288
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	12/06/2022
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	514,992
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

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.

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.

Editorial Reviews

"[Harold and the Purple Crayon] is one of my favorite children’s books. I’ve read it to my kids so many times." — actress, singer, and songwriter Zooey Deschanel

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