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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
1955-01-01
Page Count
64
Publisher
HarperCollins
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780062086525
Lexile
490
Themes
fantasy
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Written and Illustrated by
Crockett Johnson
Harold, a four-year-old little boy, can create anything he wants with his purple crayon. He draws the moon and a path to walk on. When he’s ready for bed, he draws his house and bed and goes to sleep.
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Harold and the Purple Crayon: Read Aloud Video
Read aloud video of Harold and the Purple Crayon written and illustrated by Crockett Johnson.
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Harold and the Purple Crayon Coloring Page
Help Harold color in his new friends with this printable coloring page from HarperCollins Children's...
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Harold and the Purple Crayon Draw What Happens Next
Draw what happens to Harold next with this coloring page that goes with Harold and the Purple Crayon...
MY FAVORITES
Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
1955-01-01
Page Count
64
Publisher
HarperCollins
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780062086525
Lexile
490
Themes
fantasy
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