Armed only with a purple crayon, a little boy named Harold draws a moon and a path to walk on, then draws his way into an adventure. Eventually he draws his way back home, and draws himself a bed to sleep in.

Very cute, but seems like it might be trying to appeal more to parents than kids. The stark drawings are beautiful, but it’s a little too long to hold my niece’s attention, and there’s the obvious concern about promoting drawing on walls. I’ll be interested to see if she likes this one more when she’s a little older. ( )

An adventure built on creativity and imagination with only a crayon as a prop. ( )

Independent Reading Level: Pre-K - 3
Awards: Daytime Emmy Award (2002)

PreK - 3
Indies Choice Book Award

Independent Reading Level: Grade K- 1
Awards: Daytime Emmy Award for "Main Title Design"
was nominated for an Annie Award and Humanitas Prize ( )