Harold's ABC
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From the creator of the treasured children’s book Harold and the Purple Crayon, Crockett Johnson, comes another adventure for Harold and his magical purple crayon.
Harold is going on an alphabet adventure from A to Z with his trusty purple crayon! This imaginative classic story is just right for little ones learning their ABCs.
“A unique kind of ABC book.” (The Horn Book)
What will Harold draw on his journey from A to Z?
- A Classic Picture Book: From the beloved creator of Harold and the Purple Crayon, this timeless story continues to spark creativity in a new generation.
- Creative Thinking for Kids: Watch as Harold uses his wits and his purple crayon to draw everything he needs, from a slice of cake to a jet plane!
- An Imaginative Adventure: Follow Harold on a whimsical trip through the alphabet that takes him all the way to the moon and safely back to his own yard.
- Toddler and Preschool Learning: Each letter brings a new part of the story, making this a fun, engaging way for young readers to build letter recognition without boring drills.
Crockett Johnson
Crockett Johnson (1906-1975) was the writer and illustrator of over twenty books for children, including the beloved classic Harold and the Purple Crayon, six subsequent adventures starring Harold, and The Carrot Seed, written by his wife, Ruth Krauss. He was also the creator of the groundbreaking Barnaby, one of the most influential and ingenious comic strips of the twentieth century.
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