Harold and the Purple Crayon
★ 4.4 avg
221 votes
About this book
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.
Reader Profile
4.4/5 · 221 readers · 64 pages · ≈ 1 h 11 m · Light
How long does it take to read Harold and the Purple Crayon?
About ≈ 1 h 11 m — 64 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Harold and the Purple Crayon?
64 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Harold and the Purple Crayon?
It sits on the Classics, Adventure, Fantasy shelves.
Has Harold and the Purple Crayon been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Harold and the Purple Crayon (2024), Harold and the Purple Crayon.
Is Harold and the Purple Crayon in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote Harold and the Purple Crayon?
Crockett Johnson (1906–1975).