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Better than Calvin and Hobbes

Barnabyis Crockett Johnson's Harold from"Harold and the Purple Crayon" fame. He is very much like that more famous cartoon boy Calvin.But Barnaby has more than a stuffed tiger.He has friendships with his fairy godfather, a talking dog, a leprechaun and, oh yes, a ghost who "lives" in a near by vacant house.

Harold has a few other things that Calvin lacks.He has compassion and genuine concern for everyone he meets.He is a far kinder and more loving boy.I can't imagine why this book has been out of print for more than 50 years. ... Read more

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we're ALL upside down!
This book is a scream, a howl, and a serious showing of how perceptionalters reality.The kangaroo thinks she is upside down because the picturein a book tells her so.She feels miserable.When her baby"corrects" the picture, everything is right again.The picturesare a delight.... especially the pictures of "YOU" standingaround where you live, not doing much of anything!The expressions on themomma kangaroo's face are worth the price of admission. ... Read more

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Harold Drew his Picture Way too Big
Harold needs a picture on his wall, so he takes a crayon and starts to draw and his pictures seem to come to life, getting bigger and bigger as he draws first a line, then a little town, then some woods, then a road. He drew the moon, mountains, clouds and the sea. Then a boat on the sea, fish too, then a cliff and a lighthouse on the cliff. More mountains and clouds next, then train tracks and all of a sudden Harold is lost in his drawing. Fortunately he can erase it and find his way back.

This is a nice little fantasy story my son Devon just loves. Of course I've been making up words for the last year or so, but now that he's approaching three and knows all his letters and that letters form words, he is getting a new appreciation for this book. I am too.

This is a book for beginning readers. The words are simple, grammar too. Harold's story is sure to keep your toddler interested, so much better than the "See Spot Run" kind of early readers. If you want your child reading before Kindergarten, and I do, then this book and books like it are very good additions to your toddlers reading arsenal.

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Product Description
HBDJ, 1st Edition, 1957 is the only date printed in this book. Ex-Lib; EX-LIBRARY with usual markings STAMPS. "Please wash hands." sticker on first freepage & SMALL Gold Sticker on DJ of Harper Crest. VG-/Good, AS-IS, Dust jacket with creases light rub, wear, ... Read more