#1 Harold

Harold and the Purple Crayon

4.28

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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.

Genres: Picture BooksChildrensFictionClassicsFantasyArtAdventureKidsJuvenileYoung Adult

64 Pages

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