Harold s Circus

Informationen zum Autor Crockett Johnson (1906–1975) was the writer and illustrator of over twenty books for children, including the beloved classic Harold and the Purple Crayon , six subsequent adventures starring Harold, and The Carrot Seed , written by his wife, Ruth Krauss. He was also the creator of the groundbreaking Barnaby , one of the most influential and ingenious comic strips of the twentieth century. Crockett Johnson (1906–1975) was the writer and illustrator of over twenty books for children, including the beloved classic Harold and the Purple Crayon , six subsequent adventures starring Harold, and The Carrot Seed , written by his wife, Ruth Krauss. He was also the creator of the groundbreaking Barnaby , one of the most influential and ingenious comic strips of the twentieth century. Klappentext Purple crayon in hand, Harold draws a tightrope and falls into a circus [where he has many adventures]. As in the previous books, the dauntless Harold is resourceful and loveable." SLJ. Zusammenfassung From the treasured creator of Harold and the Purple Crayon! Crockett Johnson! comes another adventure for Harold and his magical purple crayon. One night Harold! with his trusty purple crayon! goes for a walk on a tightrope. Down he falls into a circus complete with trapeze! clowns! and lion tamers. A must-have for every imaginative child’s bookshelf. “As fresh and imaginative as ever.” (The Horn Book) “Harold is at the top of his form.” (New York Times)

Product details

• Authors: Crockett Johnson
• Assisted by: Crockett Johnson (Illustration)
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.05.1981
• EAN: 9780064430241
• ISBN: 978-0-06-443024-1
• No. of pages: 64
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 189 mm x 6 mm
• Series: Purple Crayon Books; Harold
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; JUVENILE FICTION: Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Classics, JUVENILE FICTION: Fantasy & Magic, JUVENILE FICTION: Boys & Men, JUVENILE FICTION: Imagination & Play, JUVENILE FICTION: Girls & Women, JUVENILE FICTION: Stories in Verse (see also Poetry), JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Baby Animals, JUVENILE FICTION: Short Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Ghost Stories *