If you had a magic crayon like Harold, what would be the first thing you would draw?

This is a discussion prompt for Harold's Fairy Tale by Crockett Johnson. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

Harold drew a castle and a king. What kind of characters or places would you create for your own fairy tale?

This is a discussion prompt for Harold's Fairy Tale by Crockett Johnson. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

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Harold's Fairy Tale

Name: Harold's Fairy Tale
ISBN: 9780747535874

by Crockett Johnson

Harold takes his purple crayon into an enchanted garden to solve the mystery of the missing flowers and meets a king in this classic imaginative tale.

About This Book

One evening, Harold gets out of bed, takes his purple crayon and the moon along, and goes for a walk in an enchanted garden. Why are there no flowers in the garden, he wonders, and quickly draws a castle so that he can go inside and ask the king.

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Creativity & Imagination Curiosity & Wonder Freedom & Independence Self-Confidence & Identity Adventure

Wonderlit Review

In this delightful installment, Harold once again takes his purple crayon and the moon on an imaginative journey. Starting from his bedroom, he draws an enchanted garden, a castle, and a king, all to satisfy his curiosity about why there are no flowers. The story gently unfolds as Harold creatively solves problems by simply drawing what he needs. It's a testament to the power of imagination and a child's ability to create their own world. This book is perfect for young children, especially those aged 2-5, who are just beginning to explore their own creative potential. Parents can use this as a gentle bedtime story or to spark conversations about drawing and storytelling. Its simple, clear illustrations and narrative make it a comforting reread, encouraging children to see the world as a canvas for their own ideas.