Harold and the Purple Crayon... and More Harold Stories (Scholastic Video Collection)

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