It's the day before Christmas Eve and Harold and Charlie are very excited. But when Stanley the reindeer arrives to switch on the Christmas lights he has some troubling news about Santa What has happened to Santa and why can't he fit down the chimneys? Harold has a plan to help but can a platypus and a little bear really deliver presents to every little boy and little girl before Christmas morning?

With the aid of his purple crayon, Harold goes to the North Pole to get Santa ready for his journey.

With the aid of his purple crayon, Harold goes to the North Pole to get Santa ready for his journey.

Have you ever felt different or alone in a crowd? We are all special and see things from unique perspectives. This can sometimes lead you down your own path and adventure. Harold was born on a Christmas tree farm, and unlike the other trees who would love to be selected by a family on Christmas, he would rather stay put on the farm. Join Harold and his friends of every religion--including Buddhist beavers, Taoist squirrels, Unitarian owls, African chipmunks, Native American woodpeckers, even a visit from Hershel the Jewish Reindeer, and of course Christmas trees--as they work together to help Harold become his own holiday tree and make the farm a better place for the future. Truly a holiday book for everyone!

What is Santa's big secret? It is the answer to a question that children have been asking for centuries. See how Harold, a brave young Reindeer, is involved! Read this story and you will be amazed!

Harold the dog and Chester the cat try to figure out why Howie the puppy dreads the arrival of Santa Claus.

A classic Harold and the Purple Crayon holiday adventure board book with a brand-new look and feel! Harold at the North Pole finds Harold in need of a Christmas tree and Santa in need of Harold’s help. It's up to Harold to draw a pack of jolly reindeer to transport Santa, along with his big bag of toys, through the night and save Christmas! Crockett Johnson’s Christmas adventure, with its clever and inventive twists, will delight little ones eagerly awaiting Santa’s arrival. Perfect for the young readers who enjoy other classic holiday board books, such as A Christmas Wish for Corduroy, Biscuit’s Snowy Day, and Merry Christmas, Mouse! Also available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook editions.