"Creative, endearing and simply beautiful, the tale of Harold's wondrous journey through his imagination has delighted readers for over fifty years. To many fans it is not just a charming story, but a book that used easy vocabulary and simple but poignant language to first teach them how to read. Now this new translation of the classic text can help children learn to read French. Full of ferocious dragons, deep oceans and steep cliffs, this exciting tale makes learning French a joy while also showing the power, both illuminating and menacing, of a strong imagination"--Publisher's description. "Publié en anglais sous le titre Harold and the purple crayon, ce classique indémodable fait depuis plue de 50 ans les délices des lecteurs de tous âges. Ce petit livre captivant raconte l'histoire d'Harold, armé d'un crayon violet trop grand pour lui, avec lequel il va dessiner ses aventures imaginaires"--Page 4 of cover.

"The French edition"--Cover. Translation of: Harold and the purple crayon.