Crockett Johnson

One evening, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decides to go for a walk in the moonlight. Since there is no moon shining in the sky, he simply takes his oversized purple crayon and draws one himself. This is just the beginning of an extraordinary nighttime adventure where you watch Harold literally sketch his own path into existence. Whenever he needs a forest, a boat, or even a delicious picnic featuring nine different kinds of pie, his magical crayon brings it right to life on the blank page. You will be captivated as his creative journey leads him past a terrifying dragon, over a deep ocean, and through a bustling city of windows, all drawn by his own hand. It is a brilliant celebration of how your own mind can build wonderful worlds, leaving you inspired to pick up a crayon and create.

Harold is ready to leave the ground far behind and soar all the way into outer space. With his trusty purple crayon firmly in hand, he boldly draws himself a sleek, powerful rocket ship and blasts off toward the distant stars. You will travel right alongside him on this thrilling voyage as he navigates the vast emptiness of the galaxy, eventually landing on the dusty, mysterious surface of Mars. Even when he encounters strange Martian landscapes and unexpected challenges in the dark sky, Harold always uses his quick thinking and his crayon to sketch a safe way out of trouble. It is a fantastic cosmic journey full of sudden twists and clever solutions that will keep you guessing. Best of all, his brilliant imagination ensures he manages to steer his rocket safely back down to earth, landing right on time to enjoy a warm breakfast.

Harold cannot figure out why nothing is growing in the beautiful enchanted garden, so he decides to investigate the problem himself. Grabbing his magical purple crayon, he draws his way straight into a classic fairy tale setting to get to the bottom of the mystery. You will follow his purple lines right into the heart of a barren kingdom, where he soon discovers that a giant, grumpy witch is causing all the terrible trouble. Every time Harold faces a spooky obstacle or needs a clever tool, he simply sketches a brilliant solution right on the spot to keep the story moving. It is a delightful quest full of castles, flying carpets, and unexpected magical creatures. You will love seeing how a brave boy with a wonderful imagination uses his artistic skills to outsmart the giant witch and bring the lovely garden back to life.

The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and Harold is determined to find the absolute perfect Christmas tree to celebrate the snowy night. Grabbing his famous purple crayon, he bravely sketches a path straight up to the frosty, magical landscape of the North Pole. When he arrives, you will be surprised to see that Santa Claus himself is in a bit of a tricky situation and desperately needs some creative assistance. With his quick thinking and his artistic skills, Harold steps up to draw a magnificent pack of reindeer and a sturdy sleigh to ensure the presents are delivered on time. You will feel the true magic of the season as you watch Harold use his boundless imagination to save the holidays for children everywhere. This delightful winter adventure perfectly captures the joyful, giving spirit of Christmas through a beloved, creative hero.

Armed with his trusty purple crayon, Harold is ready for a spectacular trip all the way up to the moon. Instead of a standard spaceship, he builds his incredible journey using the letters of the alphabet. From A to Z, you get to watch as Harold creatively shapes every single letter into exactly what he needs to keep his adventure moving forward. When he encounters a problem in the starry sky, he simply draws a clever solution using the next letter in line. You will love guessing what object he might sketch next as he navigates his way through the alphabet to make it back home safely. This delightful nighttime adventure teaches you your letters while celebrating the pure joy of boundless creativity. It proves that with a simple crayon and a big imagination, you can explore the entire universe.