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.
"[Harold and the Purple Crayon] is one of my favorite children's books. I've read it to my kids so many times." -- actress, singer, and songwriter Zooey Deschanel
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