Harold and the Purple Crayon... and More Harold Stories (Scholastic Video Collection) - Region 1 DVD

A PICTURE FOR HAROLD’S ROOM: Harold draws a picture for his room. Soon he’s bigger than a mountain. Next he’s smaller than a bird. How will he ever get home?

HAROLD’S FAIRY TALE: With his purple crayon, Harold takes a trip through an enchanted garden, where he meets a king, an invisible giant witch, and a fairy with one magic wish.

(All stories written and illustrated by Crockett Johnson)

DVD Features: Mysterious Tadpole; Drummer Hoff; Smile for Auntie; Read Along; Interactive Menus; Story Selection


Imagination soars and adventure abounds when the young Harold picks up his purple crayon and begins to draw. Crockett Johnson's Harold walks along a straight path, thrashes in choppy seas, and climbs high mountains in these animated portrayals of Harold and the Purple Crayon, A Picture for Harold's Room, and Harold's Fairy Tale. Along the way, Harold encounters dragons, becomes a giant, shrinks to half the size of a daisy, and foils an invisible witch--all in the company of the trusty moon. DVD bonus stories (not written by Johnson) include "The Mysterious Tadpole," in which a young boy's Scottish uncle sends some truly incredible birthday gifts; "Drummer Hoff," a fun rhyming story about a drummer and a cannon; and "Smile for Auntie," an amusing look at just how silly some adults will act to make a baby smile. Optional read-along subtitles are provided for all selections. (Ages 2 to 6) --Tami Horiuchi