{"product_id":"harolds-imagination-3-adventures-with-the-purple-crayon-3-classic-stories-in-1-book-with-an-afterword-isbn-9780062839459","title":"Harold's Imagination: 3 Adventures with the Purple Crayon: 3 Classic Stories in 1 Book with an Afterword","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gorgeous hardcover treasury of three favorite Harold and the Purple Crayon books, \u003cem\u003eHarold's Imagination\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for sharing at bedtime or in the classroom. The complete text and art from all three books is beautifully presented in this large-format treasury.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor over sixty years, Crockett Johnson’s beloved Harold and his purple crayon have inspired fans to believe that creativity, wonder, and imagination can transform our world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow fans old and new can experience the magic of Harold in three creative adventures. A treasury including the full text and illustrations from the cherished \u003cem\u003eHarold and the Purple Crayon\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHarold’s Fairy Tale\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eHarold’s ABC\u003c\/em\u003e, this collection makes a beautiful collector’s item and gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHarold’s Imagination\u003c\/em\u003e also includes a fascinating afterword by Crockett Johnson and Ruth Krauss biographer Philip Nel, which features rare photos, original sketches, and interesting information about Johnson’s inspiration for Harold and his stories. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s wonderful to think that in Crockett Johnson’s stories about Harold, he used only two colors, brown and purple; lots of white space; and remarkable simplicity to prove many times over how far imagination can take us if we allow it to.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarold and his purple crayon can go anywhere and do anything.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1955, \u003cem\u003eHarold and the Purple Crayon\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection includes three classic tales of Harold’s big imagination: \u003cem\u003eHarold and the Purple Crayon\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e Harold’s Fairy Tale\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eHarold’s ABC.\u003c\/em\u003e The concepts explored by Crockett Johnson in each story remind us that imagination can transform our world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHarold’s Imagination\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888500568293,"sku":"NP9780062839459","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062839459.jpg?v=1730229220","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/harolds-imagination-3-adventures-with-the-purple-crayon-3-classic-stories-in-1-book-with-an-afterword-isbn-9780062839459","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}