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Violence
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No violence whatsoever
Language
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No language concerns; simple and beautiful
Sexual Content
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No sexual content
Substance Use
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No substance use
Emotional Intensity
None
Pure wonder and gentle adventure; entirely uplifting
What this book is about
Harold sets off on a moonlit walk with only his purple crayon and draws everything he needs: a path, an apple tree, a boat, and eventually the window of his own room. Crockett Johnson's classic picture book has enchanted children since 1955 with its celebration of imagination and the power to create your own world. Among the most gentle and imaginative books ever written for children.
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