Harold's Imagination: 3 Adventures with the Purple Crayon

Harold and his purple crayon can go anywhere and do anything.Since 1955, Harold and the Purple Crayon has captured the hearts and imaginations of children and adults alike, influencing everyone from Maurice Sendak and Chris Van Allsburg to Rita Dove and Jon Scieszka. Sixty years after this groundbreaking book was first published, Harold's bursting imagination and Crockett Johnson's visual genius still inspire fans to make every day an adventure.This collection includes three classic tales of Harold's big imagination: Harold and the Purple Crayon, Harold's Fairy Tale, and Harold's ABC. The concepts explored by Crockett Johnson in each story remind us that imagination can transform our world. Harold's Imagination also includes an afterword by Crockett Johnson and Ruth Krauss biographer Philip Nel, which features rare photos, sketches, and interesting information about Johnson's inspiration for Harold and his stories.