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Harold

The Harold series in reading order: 1 book reviewed on The Bookish Elf, first published in 1955.

Book 1 in one line: It's the kind of story that'll make you smile, make you think, and maybe even inspire you to pick up a crayon and do some creating of your own. Whether you're reading it to a wide-eyed toddler or rediscovering it…

Books reviewed1
Series average4.5★
Where to start
Harold and the Purple Crayon cover
Book 1Harold and the Purple Crayon1955 · ★ 4.5
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Harold and the Purple Crayon cover
Start hereHarold and the Purple Crayon1955 · ★ 4.5

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What is the reading order of the Harold series?

Harold and the Purple Crayon.

Where should I start the Harold series?

Start with Harold and the Purple Crayon, first published in 1955.

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