Best Selling Books by Crockett Johnson

Two children find themselves in a story when they write words in the sand on the beach, and whatever they have written appears when the waves wash the words away.

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.

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.

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 edition for home or classroom libraries who already own the Harold and the Purple Crayon board book or any of Harold''s other timeless stories.

"Harold camina sobre una cuerda floja. Así comienza este asombroso libro donde gracias a su imaginación y su lápiz morado visitamos el maravilloso mundo del circo"--Page 4 of cover.

These volumes represent variant editions and covers of the books illustrated by Crockett Johnson, some in multiple copies. See call number M1564 for papers related to this collection.

Mother kangaroo becomes upset when a picture in a geography text presenting the concept of up and down throughout the world makes her think she is upside down.

O pequeno Haroldo com um lápis de cor decide desenhar um quadro na parede de seu quarto. Desenha casas, cidade, florestas, montanhas, mar, nuvens, aves e parte para uma viagem no mundo do faz de conta. Mais desenhos, mais desafios. Vive, assim, situações, inusitadas, perigosas, mas todas elas fáceis de serem desvencilhadas. Sendo personagem de sua própria história, ele se vê ora pequeno, ora um verdadeiro gigante, para enfrentar os obstáculos surgidos no caminho. A criatividade do protagonista da história, possibilita um olhar sensível sobre o real.

Cartoons depict the humorous adventures of Barnaby when his Fairy Godfather enters the world of finance

"Harold loves animals so much that he decides to find out what it''s like to be one. Join Harold and an elephant, a camel, a herd of cheetahs, and a slippery bunch of penguins on this wildlife adventure in his imagination."--P. [4] cover.

Two children find themselves in a story when they write words in the sand on the beach, and whatever they have written appears when the waves wash the words away.

The prince announces he has an immovable frown for which the grand wizard prescribes someone with an irresistible smile.

Stepping into the picture he has drawn with his purple crayon, Aharon continues drawing his way through various adventures.

Harold created many fantastic adventures with his purple crayon.

With his purple crayon Harold draws his way into an enchanted garden troubled by a giant witch.

Douze petites histoires mettent en scène les dialogues animés d''Hélène, une petite fille bavarde et pleine de faintaisie, avec son lion en peluche, un grand stoïque à la réplique malicieuse.

C''est Noël ! Harold part vers le Nord chercher un sapin. Et qui croise-t-il en chemin ? Le père Noël, qui aura bien besoin de ce petit malin. Et le sapin alors, où est-il ? Avec Harold, tous les rêves sont au bout du crayon !

Harold goes for an adventurous walk in the moonlight with his purple crayon.