Crockett JohnsonHarold and the Purple Crayon: A beloved classic children’s picture book – now featured in a major family movie in 2024, starring Zachary Levi! (Essential Picture Book Classics)

I got this as I remember it from my childhood, think there was a cartoon of it. Remembered it one day, couldn't remember the name, but searched for magic crayon and this came up - I was so happy. My husband had never heard of it, he read it to our kids (who both love it, 6 and 2) and he was stunned, he said it's genius, full of philosophical ideology and very, very cleverly done. Funny too. What more can you ask for......

I loved this story as a child, but my memory of it was a bit vague. Having just bought it for my children (aged 4 & 6) I have re-discovered how wonderful it is, and they sat and listened mesmerised by the wonderful story and lovely illustrations. I really enjoyed reading the story to them too - which is always a bonus! Highly recommended to anyone with young children.

High quality little board board with wonderful rounded edges . Very happy - thanks!

I bought this for my 3 year old niece as my sister and I had enjoyed it so much as kids. Interestingly enough, neither of us could remember the story, but that's not what's important. The pictures had stuck with us - they are so alive and really fire a child's imagination. My niece loves it and carts it around the house, demanding that any free adult read it to her. That surely, is a good enough review!

This is a very pleasant book which I had and loved when I was little. I bought it for my little granddaughter. She is still a bit small for it but I believe children should have a bit of challenge. Any child I've ever read it to, has loved it.

I bought this book for my eldest two year old Grandson's Birthday and he was absolutely delighted with it and likes reading it with his dad.

I had forgotten about this wonderful book until reminded of if in a random twitter conversation. I'd loved it as a child about 40 years ago and now have a son of my own, so I just had to get a copy to share with him.Amazing what great memories it's sparked. It's a beautifully drawn tale of imagination and creativity. Get it!

I bought this for my grandson and years ago I had also bought it for my son. It's an easy story for both children and adults, involving a little boy drawing parts of his world with a purple crayon as he experiences it. The only colour on the page is the result of his purple crayon. Brilliant.