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Name: Harold's Trip to the Sky
Rating: 4 (2 reviews)
Author: Crockett Johnson

📘 Harold's Trip to the Sky by Crockett Johnson

Harold, a playful character, finds that his purple crayon can do more than simply color the page. With a lighthearted imagination, he draws his way upward and discovers the sky as a playground for his creative mind. This children’s story invites young readers to explore the limitless possibilities of art and imagination, as they follow Harold’s ascent and the wonders he encounters while soaring above the familiar world.

First publish date: 1957

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: Crockett Johnson

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