Crockett Johnson
Crockett Johnson was the American creator of Harold and the Purple Crayon, a minimalist masterpiece of children's literature. His simple story of a boy who draws his own world has inspired artists and educators for generations.
Works
- Harold and the Purple CrayonBoy draws his imaginary world into existence with magical purple crayon
- Harold's Fairy TaleHarold enters a magical fairy tale drawn by his purple crayon
- Harold's Trip to the SkyBoy sketches himself into a surreal cosmic adventure among celestial objects
- The Carrot SeedBoy cultivates hope through patience as he nurtures a forgotten seed
- Ellen's Lion
- A Picture for Harold's Room