Crockett Johnson
(1906 - 1975)
Crockett Johnson was the pen name of cartoonist and children’s book illustrator David Johnson Leisk (October 20, 1906–July 11, 1975). He is perhaps best known for the comic strip Barnaby (1942–1952) and the Harold series of books begun with Harold and the Purple Crayon.
Bibliography
Harold at the North Pole (1958)
Harold goes looking for a Christmas tree, but first he has to lend Santa Claus a helping crayon.
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Harold’s ABC (1963)
Harold sets out to see the moon, by way of the ABCs, with his trusty purple crayon in hand.
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Harold’s Circus (1959)
The intrepid Harold takes his purple crayon to the circus.
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Harold’s Fairy Tale (1956)
When Harold takes a walk in an enchanted garden he discovers it is under a spell.
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Harold’s Purple Crayon Treasury (1985)
An omnibus containing: Harold and the Purple Crayon, Harold’s Fairy Tale, Harold’s Trip to the Sky, Harold’s Circus and Harold’s ABC.
Harold’s Trip to the Sky (1957)
Harold wanders off into the sky with the aid of his trusty purple crayon.
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How to Make an Earthquake (1954)
A collection of activities to do at home.
Is This You? (1955)
A guide to writing a biography of that most interesting person - you!
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Is This You? (1964)
A guide to writing a biography of that most interesting person - you!
J. J. O’Malley Goes Hollywood (1986)
Hollywood comes calling for Barnaby’s Fairy Godfather, the alluring J.J. O’Malley. This is volume #6 in the paperback edition.
Jackeen J. O’Malley for Congress (1986)
Mr. O’Malley, Barnaby’s Fairy Godfather, answers the nation’s call to public service in volume #3 of the paperback edition of this classic cartoon strip.
The Lion’s Own Story: Eight New Stories About Ellen’s Lion (1963)
More stories about Ellen and her lion.
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The Little Fish that Got Away (1956)
If you want to catch fish you have to be patient.
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The Little Fish that Got Away (2005)
If you want to catch fish, you have to be patient. This new edition has been recolored.
Magic Beach (2005)
Published with illustrations by Betty Fraser as “Castles in the Sand,” this edition uses Crockett Johnson’s original illustrations. It is based on the classic tale of the Fisher King.
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Merry Go Round (1958)
As you flip the pages you can follow Harold on his merry go ride around the zoo.
Mickey’s Magnet (1956)
Fun with magnets (included).
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Eleanor K. Vaughan
Mr. O’Malley and the Haunted House (1985)
This is volume #2 of the paperback edition of Barnaby.
Mr. O’Malley Goes for the Gold (1986)
This is volulme #4 of the paperback edition of Barnaby.
Mr. O’Malley, Wizard of Wall Street (1986)
Volume #5 of the paperback edition of Barnaby.