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: January 2026
Publication Order
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Buy on Amazon1955
Harold's Fairy Tale
Buy on Amazon1956
Harold's Trip to the Sky
Buy on Amazon1957
Harold at the North Pole
Buy on Amazon1958
Harold's Circus
Buy on Amazon1959
A Picture for Harold's Room
Buy on Amazon1960
Harold's ABC
Buy on Amazon1963
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Harold series is publication order: 1. Harold and the Purple Crayon (1955), 2. Harold's Fairy Tale (1956), 3. Harold's Trip to the Sky (1957), 4. Harold at the North Pole (1958), 5. Harold's Circus (1959), and 2 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Harold series by Crockett Johnson contains 7 books. The series began in 1955 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Harold series is written by Crockett Johnson. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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