# Crockett Johnson
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crockett johnson (October 20, 1906 – July 11, 1975) was the pen name of the American cartoonist and children's book illustrator David Johnson Leisk. He is best known for the comic strip Barnaby (1942–1952) and the Harold series of books beginning with Harold and the Purple Crayon.
From 1965 until his death Johnson created over a hundred paintings relating to mathematics and mathematical physics.
Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson
One evening Harold decides to go for a walk in the moonlight. Armed only with an oversize purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of wonder and excitement.
Harold and his trusty crayon travel through woods and across seas and past dragons before returning to bed, safe and sound. …
Rereading I'll Get There. It Better Be Worth the Trip, with Nancy Hudgins
Nancy Hudgins joins us to talk about I'll Get There. It Better Be Worth the Trip, John Donavan's groundbreaking 1969 novel about a romance between two thirteen-year-old boys. Nancy is the author of Books Good Enough for You, a children's biography of legendary children's book editor Ursula Nordstro…
Crockett Johnson and Barnaby talk with Eric Reynolds and Philip Nel
Fantagraphics Associate Publisher Eric Reynolds and Crockett Johnson biographer, Philip Nel were on the the show to discuss the new series of Barnaby reprints published by Fantagraphics. Also be sure to check out Philip’s biography of Crockett and his wife, Ruth Krauss.
From Inspiration to Publication: Catherine Kurtz on Her Debut Novel 'Feast'
In this week’s episode I am joined by Catherine to talk about her brilliant debut novel, Feast which is out now (link below) and absolute must read. As always we also chat about the five books that have shaped Catherine’s life (and a few others as well)
Catherine’s Book Choices:
Harold and the Pur…
Mr. Jacob reads Is This You?
Ruth Krauss' Is This You? is made adorable by Crockett Johnson's illustrations, but even better with your kid's!
Storybeam Selects — Harold and the Purple Crayon 🌟 Nominated by Papa Tony from Connecticut!
Welcome to Storybeam Selects, the special episode where YOUR book picks take the spotlight! This week's nomination comes from a very special Storybeam listener — Papa Tony, all the way from Connecticut! Tony nominated this beloved classic especially for his granddaughter and we think he has absolut…
Episode 25: Throwback Thursday – Where the Wild Things Are
It's Throwback Thursday and today we are traveling all the way back to 1963 for one of the most iconic picture books ever written! We are reading Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak, the legendary story of young Max, his magical forest, and the wild rumpus that has been capturing children's…
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