Things That Go

by Jodi Huelin

Come along with Harold as he explores his world for the biggest, tallest, widest, and fastest things he can find. Ages 2-4 years. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Board book
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060543698
• ISBN13: 9780060543693
• Release Date: February 2005
• Publisher: HarperFestival
• Length: 22 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 5.9"
• Age Range: 2 to 4 years

Customer Reviews

A Review of Harold & the Purple Crayon - Things that Go

This sturdy little book has a story that revolves around the imagination of Harold, but unlike the original book, you don't really get a sense of how his purple crayon plays a part. Harold is shown on a motorcycle, driving a bus, in a dump truck, driving a fast boat, on a unicycle, in a rocket ship, in an ice-cream truck, on a fire truck, in a cab, and finally in bed. In each instance his dog Lilac is with him. (We had no idea he had a dog.) An example of the kinds of things you will see: Harold, Lilac and the fast boat. Harold is steering, while Lilac is being pulled behind as she water skies. With the circus scene, Harold is holding onto a bone (on a unicycle) while Lilac leaps through a hoop. Harold is in clown makeup. At this time there's no 'search inside' feature with this book so I'll give you an example of the text from the last 4 pages. "Harold and Lilac are tired and need to get back home. This *taxi cab* will do the trick. Harold is sleepy. It is time for bed. Tomorrow is sure to bring new adventures." Because of the going to sleep part of the story, this might make a nice bed-time book. Otherwise, the images of a boy and his dog at the circus or in other interesting places ought to entertain a small child. Three to Four Stars. An okay book, it will likely not satisfy real Harold & Crayon fans, but babies probably won't care and will like the pictures of things that go. As for age range, I think that this book is probably better for babies and toddlers. Preschoolers will most likely prefer the original Harold and the Purple Crayon books with their 'drawing' fun.