6/9/2023 0 Comments Harold purple crayon book![]() In its simplest interpretation, Harold and the Purple Crayon is a tale of personal fortitude, grit, and resilience. In fact, the plot of his story is formed by a series of crises: Harold plummeting from a mountain and then rising from his terrifying descent by drawing a balloon to catch him Harold, over his head in the ocean, crafting a trim little boat to save him Harold pushing ever-forward by drawing a future. Like all heroes, Harold has his fair share of ups and downs along the way, which he bravely chooses to face head on. When, however, he employs its mighty illustrative powers, Harold creates a whole universe around him in which he embarks on a hero’s journey that eventually leads him home. ![]() When Harold doesn’t use his trusty companion to draw, the pages he travels are barren and white. ![]() Crockett Johnson’s 1955 children’s book, Harold and the Purple Crayon, tells the story of a boy and his empurpled crayon alone in the world. ![]()
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