Crockett Johnson

Despite the chilly weather, Groundhog decides that spring is here when he discovers a red flower sticking up through the snow.

Harold draws himself into quite an adventure with his purple crayon.

Presents twelve episodes in Ellen's relationship with her toy lion.

Stepping into the picture he has drawn with his purple crayon, Harold continues drawing his way through various adventures.

Two children wanting to award a blue ribbon to the best puppy decide they are all best in some way.

A little boy goes fishing every single day and never catches anything until one special day when a clever little fish comes swimming by.

Describes the magical transition between a chicks immobilization in its egg to its first moments of hatched life as a walking, chirping, and wing-flapping creature.

Despite everyone's dire predictions, a little boy has faith in the carrot seed he plants.

Harold wants to take a walk in the moonlight, so he draws a moon with his purple crayon. Next Harold wants a picture for his room, soon he's bigger than a mountain. Then with his crayon, Harold takes a trip through the enchanted garden where he meets a King, a giant witch, and a fairy with one magic wish.

Harold uses his purple crayon to create a wonderful world. The swineherd: a prince disguises himself to get close to a spoiled princess. Time of wonder: enjoy the sights and sound of nature on an island in Maine. The foolish frog: a farmer writes a song in tribute to a bullfrog. Drummer Hoff: the story of soldiers who build a magnificent cannon told through rhyme, rhythm and stunning illustrations.