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Harold and the Purple Crayon

Crockett Johnson (1955)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages64 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age2+

Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

Essential Picture Book Classics—timeless stories for every child to treasure. "One night, 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. Full of funny twists and surprises, this joyful story shows just how far your imagination can take you. Harold and the Purple Crayon has delighted readers of all ages for over fifty years.

Is Harold and the Purple Crayon appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 2 and up.

A gentle, whimsical story perfect for young children where a boy draws his own adventure with a purple crayon. No scary content, completely age-appropriate with positive messages about creativity and imagination.

What to know going in

This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids will love seeing how Harold creates his own world with just a crayon and his imagination.

Tags

Picture BookIllustratedBedtime StoryClassic Literature