Washoe County Library System

A first-grader is convinced he can't draw, but when encouraged, demonstrates he can.

An artist's drawing of a star begins the creation of an entire universe around him as each successive pictured object requests that he draw more.

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

While visiting Aunt Charlotte, Andy draws pictures of animals that come to life for his entertainment.

Harold created many fantastic adventures with his purple crayon.

When the monster that Jeremy created threatens to return, Jeremy enlists his neighbors to help him with a creative solution to the problem.

A young boy who spends most of his time alone in his bedroom makes new friends after the monster in his drawing becomes a monstrous nuisance.

Its time to go, but no one can find Hannah! Thats because shes in the park with much to do. She needs to collect caterpillars and sticks, make a bow and arrow, and build a bed out of leaves. Deep in the shrubs, she sets up a secret hideout for herself and her companion, an Odd Furry Creature. Together, they hunker down over the campfire, lost in their own little world. But then a voice cuts through the branches and clearly says, “Where are you?”...

When Niko makes abstract drawings, no one seems to understand them, until Niko's new friend Iris points out the pictures are about feelings.

"When Henrietta's mother gives her a box of colored pencils, she sets out to draw a terrifying and fantastic adventure"--