Harold and the Purple Crayon to me is a story about the power of imagination. Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson is a beautiful book that children love! 12 Sep 2015 - Explore mybeachwalk's board "Book - Harold and the Purple Crayon", which is followed by 124 people on Pinterest. Harold uses is (magic) purple crayon and starts drawing animals, buildings, vehicles, etc. Please practice hand-washing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. This is Johnson's most popular book. Students explore the element of "line." Harold and the Purple Crayon Board Book Box Set: Harold and the Purple Crayon and Harold's ABC The protagonist, Harold, is a curious four-year-old boy who, with his purple crayon, has the power to create a world of his own simply by drawing it.. Harold wants to go for a walk in the moonlight, but there is no moon, so he draws one. Harold and the Purple Crayon (Harold #1), Crockett Johnson pseudonym for David Johnson Leisk Harold and the Purple Crayon is a 1955 children's book by Crockett Johnson. Use a large piece of paper, poster board, white board, butcher paper and a purple crayon. It unleashes his imagination as his fantasy world come to life. I first watched Harold the Purple Crayon on HBO Family. With nothing but a purple crayon and a piece of paper Harold creates his own world, and adventure. Here's a collection of Harold and the Purple Crayon Activities and Crafts to go along with the story. Happy National Crayon Day! Plot. A children's book editor's site, with articles about writing, illustrating, and publishing children's books, as well as sample materials from The C.I. Stay safe and healthy. Harold, teaches children the lesson that you can never really be bored. Have your child either draw what they would have drawn if they were Harold, or have them draw a scene from Harold and the Purple Crayon. In this beginning art lesson, students listen to the book Harold and the Purple Crayon, then describe the types of lines Harold drew. Geeze! 2. Harold and the Purple Crayon Arts & Crafts: 1. It led to a series of other books, and inspired many adaptations. He has nowhere to walk, so he draws a path. See more ideas about Purple crayon, Purple and Preschool colors. Guide to Publishing Children's Books.