Harold and the Purple Crayon

Name: Harold and the Purple Crayon
Author: Crockett Johnson

by Crockett Johnson

Boy draws his imaginary world into existence with magical purple crayon

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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.

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