A Picture for Harold's Room - Paperback

by Crockett Johnson (Author), Crockett Johnson (Illustrator)

From the treasured author of Harold and the Purple Crayon, Crockett Johnson, comes an I Can Read adventure for Harold and his magical purple crayon.

Harold needs a picture for his bedroom wall, so he takes his purple crayon and begins to create a whole new world around him. But then he notices he has gotten very small--half the size of a daisy! Only a very clever artist could find his way home now.

This Level 1 I Can Read imagination-sparking adventure is perfect for the beginning reader learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

What happens when the artist becomes part of his own drawing?

• A Beloved Classic Character: Harold, from the treasured Harold and the Purple Crayon, is back with his magical crayon for another charming adventure.
• Art and Problem-Solving: When Harold shrinks to the size of a daisy inside his own drawing, he has to think creatively to find his way home.
• I Can Read Level 1: Simple sentences and familiar words help build confidence for kids who are eager to start reading on their own.
• Sparks Imagination: A wonderful story to encourage creativity and show children that they have the power to create their own worlds.

Back Jacket

Harold needs a picture for his bedroom wall. So he takes his purple crayon and begins to create a whole new world around him. But then he notices he has gotten very small-half the size of a daisy! Only a very clever artist can find his way home now.