From beloved children's book creator Crockett Johnson comes the timeless classic Harold and the Purple Crayon This imagination-sparking picture book belongs on every child's bookshelf, and this board book edition features sturdy pages and is just the right size for young dreamers.

One evening Harold decides to go for a walk in the moonlight. Armed only with an oversize purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of wonder and excitement.

Harold and his trusty crayon travel through woods and across seas and past dragons before returning to bed, safe and sound. Full of funny twists and surprises, this charming story shows just how far your imagination can take you.

A satisfying artistic triumph. --Chris Van Allsburg, author-illustrator of The Polar Express

Share this classic as a birthday, baby shower, or graduation gift

From beloved children's book creator Crockett Johnson comes the timeless classic Harold and the Purple Crayon This imagination-sparking picture book belongs on every child's bookshelf.

One evening Harold decides to go for a walk in the moonlight. Armed only with an oversize purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of wonder and excitement.

Harold and his trusty crayon travel through woods and across seas and past dragons before returning to bed, safe and sound. Full of funny twists and surprises, this charming story shows just how far your imagination can take you.

A satisfying artistic triumph. --Chris Van Allsburg, author-illustrator of The Polar Express

Share this classic as a birthday, baby shower, or graduation gift

From beloved children's book creator Crockett Johnson comes the timeless classic Harold and the Purple Crayon This imagination-sparking picture book belongs on every child's bookshelf.

One evening Harold decides to go for a walk in the moonlight. Armed only with an oversize purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of wonder and excitement.

Harold and his trusty crayon travel through woods and across seas and past dragons before returning to bed, safe and sound. Full of funny twists and surprises, this charming story shows just how far your imagination can take you.

A satisfying artistic triumph. --Chris Van Allsburg, author-illustrator of The Polar Express

Share this classic as a birthday, baby shower, or graduation gift

Two board books; endless imagination!

Crockett Johnson's stories of Harold and his purple crayon have captivated readers of all ages for generations. Now two of Harold's most popular adventures are packaged together in this must-have board book gift box. Perfect as a baby shower gift or for expanding a family's Harold library, these board books are just the right size for little hands and sharing aloud at bedtime.

Harold and the Purple Crayon: One evening, 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.

Harold's ABC: Harold decided one evening to take a trip through the alphabet, from A to Z. Go on an adventure of the imagination as Harold draws his way through the alphabet one letter at a time.

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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)

From the treasured creator 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, goes for a walk on a tightrope. Down he falls into a circus complete with trapeze, clowns, and lion tamers. A must-have for every imaginative child's bookshelf.

As fresh and imaginative as ever. (The Horn Book)

Harold is at the top of his form. (New York Times)

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.

A classic Harold and the Purple Crayon holiday adventure board book with a brand-new look and feel

Harold at the North Pole finds Harold in need of a Christmas tree and Santa in need of Harold's help. It's up to Harold to draw a pack of jolly reindeer to transport Santa, along with his big bag of toys, through the night and save Christmas

Crockett Johnson's Christmas adventure, with its clever and inventive twists, will delight little ones eagerly awaiting Santa's arrival.

Perfect for the young readers who enjoy other classic holiday board books, such as A Christmas Wish for Corduroy, Biscuit's Snowy Day, and Merry Christmas, Mouse

Also available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook editions.

Volume Five collects the final two-plus years of the strip, including the rarely-if-ever-seen conclusion of the strip, as five-year-old Barnaby Baxter says goodbye to his Fairy Godfather, Mr. O'Malley. Unlike most comic strips, Barnaby ended its ten-year run with an emotionally satisfying ending that broke the hearts of fans when first published in newspapers. The magic of Barnaby resides in its canny mix of fantasy and satire, amplified by the understated elegance of Crockett Johnson's clean, spare art.

Barnaby expanded our sense of what comics can do through its combination of Johnson's sly wit and O'Malley's amiable windbaggery, illustrating a child's feeling of wonder and an adult's wariness, highly literate jokes and a keen eye for the ridiculous. This volume also features essays by comics historian Susan Kirtley and Johnson biographer Philip Nel, as well as an introduction by filmmaker Ron Howard, whose acting career was launched in 1959 at the age of five, when he was cast as Barnaby in a 1959 adaptation for General Electric Theater, hosted by Ronald Reagan. The book includes rarely-seen stills from the 1959 production -- which also featured Wizard of Oz alum Bert Lahr as Mr. O'Malley!

From beloved children's book creator Crockett Johnson comes the timeless classic Harold and the Purple Crayon This imagination-sparking picture book belongs on every child's bookshelf.

One evening Harold decides to go for a walk in the moonlight. Armed only with an oversize purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of wonder and excitement.

Harold and his trusty crayon travel through woods and across seas and past dragons before returning to bed, safe and sound. Full of funny twists and surprises, this charming story shows just how far your imagination can take you.

A satisfying artistic triumph. --Chris Van Allsburg, author-illustrator of The Polar Express

Share this classic as a birthday, baby shower, or graduation gift

From the creator of the treasured children's book Harold and the Purple Crayon, Crockett Johnson, comes another adventure for Harold and his magical purple crayon.

Harold is going on an alphabet adventure from A to Z with his trusty purple crayon This imaginative classic story is just right for little ones learning their ABCs.

A unique kind of ABC book. (The Horn Book)

A gorgeous hardcover treasury of three favorite Harold and the Purple Crayon books, Harold's Imagination is perfect for sharing at bedtime or in the classroom. The complete text and art from all three books is beautifully presented in this large-format treasury.

For over sixty years, Crockett Johnson's beloved Harold and his purple crayon have inspired fans to believe that creativity, wonder, and imagination can transform our world.

Now fans old and new can experience the magic of Harold in three creative adventures. A treasury including the full text and illustrations from the cherished Harold and the Purple Crayon, Harold's Fairy Tale, and Harold's ABC, this collection makes a beautiful collector's item and gift.

Harold's Imagination also includes a fascinating afterword by Crockett Johnson and Ruth Krauss biographer Philip Nel, which features rare photos, original sketches, and interesting information about Johnson's inspiration for Harold and his stories.

It's wonderful to think that in Crockett Johnson's stories about Harold, he used only two colors, brown and purple; lots of white space; and remarkable simplicity to prove many times over how far imagination can take us if we allow it to.

This high-quality Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom.

Pick up the latest tale in the classic Harold and the Purple Crayon series and follow Harold as he hunts for treasure! This new story based on Crockett Johnson's beloved character encourages readers to pick up their crayons and use their imagination to go wherever they'd like.

A moonlit walk on the beach makes Harold yearn for adventure on the high seas! With his trusty purple crayon in hand, the curious Harold finds a ship and sails off to meet a pirate captain, a mermaid, and sea creatures (some friendly and some frightening), in hopes of finding treasure!

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 story featuring the classic character, with its clever and inventive twists, will delight fans old and new.

A classic Harold and the Purple Crayon holiday adventure picture book

Harold at the North Pole finds Harold in need of a Christmas tree and Santa in need of Harold's help. It's up to Harold to draw a pack of jolly reindeer to transport Santa, along with his big bag of toys, through the night and save Christmas

Crockett Johnson's Christmas adventure, with its clever and inventive twists, will delight little ones eagerly awaiting Santa's arrival.

Perfect for the young readers who enjoy other classic holiday board books, such as A Christmas Wish for Corduroy, Biscuit's Snowy Day, and Merry Christmas, Mouse

Also available in board book, hardcover, and ebook editions.

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 addition for home or classroom libraries. Children will enjoy exploring the ABCs with this timeless character.

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.

This Level 1 I Can Read imagination-sparking adventure is perfect for the beginning reader learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

A classic Harold and the Purple Crayon holiday adventure picture book

Harold at the North Pole finds Harold in need of a Christmas tree and Santa in need of Harold's help. It's up to Harold to draw a pack of jolly reindeer to transport Santa, along with his big bag of toys, through the night and save Christmas

Crockett Johnson's Christmas adventure, with its clever and inventive twists, will delight little ones eagerly awaiting Santa's arrival.

Perfect for the young readers who enjoy other classic holiday board books, such as A Christmas Wish for Corduroy, Biscuit's Snowy Day, and Merry Christmas, Mouse

Also available in board book, paperback, and ebook editions.

Before authoring one of the most beloved children's book series of all time -- Harold and the Purple Crayon --cartoonist Crockett Johnson created the comic strip Barnaby for over ten years (1942 to 1952). Its subtle ironies and playful allusions never won a broad following, but the adventures of 5-year-old Barnaby Baxter and his fairy godfather Jackeen J. O'Malley was and is a critical favorite.

Fantagraphics will introduce the wonders of Barnaby to a new generation of children and parents alike. Co-edited by Johnson biographer Philip Nel (Dr. Seuss: American Icon) and Fantagraphics Associate Publisher Eric Reynolds, with art direction by graphic novelist Daniel Clowes (Ghost World), this five-volume Barnaby series will collect the entirety of the original newspaper strips from 1942-1952. The first volume will collect all the strips from 1942 and 1943.

Barnaby revolved around a precocious five-year-old named Barnaby Baxter and his fairly godfather Jackeen J. O'Malley. Yet O'Malley, a cigar-chomping, bumbling con-artist and fast-talker, was not your typical protector. His grasp of magic was usually specious at best, limited to occasional flashes, often aided and abetted by his fellow members in The Elves, Leprechauns, Gnomes, and Little Men's Chowder & Marching Society.

Barnaby's deft balance of fantasy, political commentary, sophisticated wit, and elegantly spare images expanded our sense of what comic strips can do. With subtlety and economy, Barnaby proved that comics need not condescend to readers. Its small but influential readership took that message to heart.