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Harold Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Harold books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Harold series? Start with "Harold and the Purple Crayon" (1955) and follow publication order through all 7 books.
The complete Harold reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Harold and the Purple Crayon
1955
Harold's Fairy Tale
1956
Harold's Trip to the Sky
1957
Harold at the North Pole
1958
Harold's Circus
1959
A Picture for Harold's Room
1960
Harold's ABC
1963
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