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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. A story of imagination. Harold wants to do so many things but doesn't let his room confine him. With his purple crayon he draws whatever he needs to take him through a world that is his own.  katerch | Nov 13, 2009 |  A classic book that tells of one boys self-made adventures as he journeys to find his bed using his purple crayon. A brilliant story for re-enacting and for using as a jumping off point into fabulous, crayon-led adventures of one's own. All sorts of tv show knock-offs and so forth, but the charm of the book is its simplicity (  ) JamieJohnson | Oct 31, 2009 | This story is a classic tale about a boy named Harold who wants to take a walk in the moonlight. First, he needs some moonlight, so he draws a moon and a path to walk on. Then, Harold goes on an adventure that he draws himself with his purple crayon. This is a great story about imagination and adventure. (  ) menaramore | Oct 26, 2009 | I used this book this year to inspire my students to create their own purple crayon adventure. They really loved how Harold has this crayon that can take him to far off places and still bring him back home again later that night. I love how simplistic it is and yet it is so imaginative how this crayon can take you sailing and off having a picinic. ( ) D.Holliman | Jun 8, 2009 | This is a great book for imaginary play. Harold draws things with his purple crayon and they come to life. This teaches children to be creative and you could have them draw with their purple crayon in class. I think this is a very cute book! chron002 | Apr 8, 2009 |  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com (ISBN 0064430227, Paperback)"One night, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight." So begins this gentle story that shows just how far your imagination can take you. Armed only with an oversized purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of beauty and excitement. But this is no hare-brained, impulsive flight of fantasy. Cherubic, round-headed Harold conducts his adventure with the utmost prudence, letting his imagination run free, but keeping his wits about him all the while. He takes the necessary purple-crayon precautions: drawing landmarks to ensure he won't get lost; sketching a boat when he finds himself in deep water; and creating a purple pie picnic when he feels the first pangs of hunger.Crockett Johnson's understated tribute to the imagination was first published in 1955, and has been inspiring readers of all ages ever since. Harold's quiet but magical journey reminds us of the marvels the mind can create, and also gives us the wondrous sense that anything is possible. (Ages 4 to 8) (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:57:53 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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