Harold and the Purple Crayonby Crockett Johnson
Believe it or not, this book celebrated its 50th anniversary a few years ago! Though clearly a classic, Harold and the Purple Crayon may be one of the lesser known classic children's books. Crockett Johnson tells such a sweet story of a boy with an imagination and a purple crayon that has magical powers. Illustrations are entirely in black and white, except those things Harold draws in purple! Children would be thrilled to follow Harold's adventure one night which begins on a walk in the moonlight. There is one problem, though. There is no moon, and Harold needs a moon for a walk in the moonlight! Harold solves this problem and many more throughout the book.
I would recommend this book for children ages 3 through second grade, although it could serve a role in a lesson on creative writing and using one's imagination with students beyond this range.
Other Harold's Purple Crayon Adventures:
Harold's Fairy Tale
Harold's Trip to the Sky
Harold at the North Pole
Harold's ABC
Harold's Circus
A Picture for Harold's Room (contains a subtle lesson in art perspective)
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