A collectable classic picture book that every child should read and own. Maurice Sendak says “Harold is a masterpiece”.
"One night, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight"
Armed only with an oversized purple crayon, Harold draws himself a landscape full of beauty and excitement. He conducts his adventure with the utmost care, letting his imagination run free, but keeping his wits about him all the while. This magical journey gives us the wondrous sense that anything is possible.
This joyful story has delighted readers of all ages for over fifty years.
Essential Picture Book Classics – timeless stories for every child to treasure.
This is Book 3 in the Essential Picture Book Classics Series. See all Essential Picture Book Classics books here.
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Ruth Krauss was one of the most widely celebrated children's book authors of all time. Her long list of award-winning books includes The Carrot Seed, The Happy Day, A Hole Is to Dig, Open House for Butterflies, A Very Special House, and many others. Her books continue to be read and cherished by children throughout the world.
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