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Harold and the Purple Crayon

Name: Harold and the Purple Crayon
Rating: 4.28 (147199 reviews)
Author: Crockett Johnson

Crockett Johnson January 1, 1955

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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 classic story.

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Harold and the Purple Crayon

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