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Free book that makes for good jokes Harold has a magic purple crayon that can apparently draw anything Harold imagines. This book was FREE as an Amazon Prime member, and who doesn't love FREE stuff? As far as content thought, this children's story is average. Although I have read this book before, I f Leggi tutto

It’s amazing what one purple line can do for a story. Harold has a purple crayon and he goes on a journey with his imagination. The illustrations are simple and the book is enduring and cute. Everything is black and white ink drawings with that one purple crayon. It’s pretty brilliant what Crockett Leggi tutto

I read this many, many times to my twins, and they liked it well enough, but they much preferred Where the Wild Things Are and Stone Soup . I wasn't sure why, but I never gave it much thought until now. Now, you see, my little Scoutie Kat loves Harold and the Purple Crayon , and I think it is because Leggi tutto

Here is the first betrayal in a long life of betrayals, child. Your parents told you it was a classic, didn't they? Their eyes were probably limpid with nostalgia as they gave it to you. "It's about imagination," they simpered. And you took it in your grubby little hands, and you put it in your grub Leggi tutto

Crockett Johnson's allegorical retelling of Books 1-6 of Vergil's Aeneid is still as powerful today as when it was originally published in 1955. After being startled by a "dragon" guarding apples - a reference to the Achaian menace brought on by the Golden Apple of Discord - Harold/Aeneas is forced

Another 'mommy book' that I remember from my childhood. I can actually remember setting my purple crayon aside...If it worked for Harold it would work for me! This is a wonderful book that will help nurture the imagination of a small child; one of my favorite books for children. Highest recommendati Leggi tutto

This was my choice for the Popsugar prompt "A book with your favorite color in the title" Children's book choice 2 out of 3 and I have to say, after all the hype surrounding what a fantastic book this is, I just didn't see it. Sure it's a cute read, but for something so beloved I expected a little... Leggi tutto

This book is Amazing! I love this story of imagination & imagery! My favorite part toward the end: "And then Harold made his bed. He got in it and he drew up the covers." Harold and the Purple Crayon is perfect on so many levels. It all starts when Harold wants to go for a walk in the moonlight. He can Leggi tutto