~ Undersized Hardcover (15.5 x 19.5cm)
Harold decides to go for a walk one evening and as he goes he fills in the scene using his purple crayon . . .
Adventure goes hand-in-hand with imagination to create this charming story which has been inspiring its readers since first published in 1955, Harold and the Purple Crayon's simple illustrations are enduring and memorable with black-and-white ink drawing set against Harold's purple renderings.
"Harold and the Purple Crayon follows straightforward toddler reasoning, and ends up playfully illustrating cause and effect. The best part of the book is that its world is built entirely by a single child, sending a message that’s charming for readers of any age: 'Adventure can be available to anybody who thinks to seek it.'" -- The Atlantic 65 Essential Children's Books, 2025