Harold and the Purple Crayon cover

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Author: Johnson, Crockett

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.0
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 657
Points per Word 0.000761
Page Count 64
Points per Page 0.007812

Description

Harold, a young boy, uses his purple crayon to draw the world around him and embarks on imaginative adventures. Throughout the book, he creates his own journey by drawing paths, obstacles, and scenes that he then enters. The story follows Harold as he navigates the world he has created, solving problems and exploring different landscapes that spring from his imagination.

Quick Summary

Harold draws his way out of trouble with just one purple crayon, turning every doodle into a new adventure where the impossible becomes possible. Kids will cheer as Harold sketches bridges over oceans, creates chocolate pie mountains, and escapes hungry moose simply by tracing lines in the air. If your kid loves "The Cat in the Hat" or any book where mischief leads to magical solutions, they'll be drawn to Harold's imaginative problem-solving. This AR Level 3.0 gem is perfect for kindergarten through second graders who are ready for short chapter books with pictures on every page.