Harold and the Purple Crayon children's book
$17.98
Where it all began - this is the very special book that helped to inspire Purple Lizard Maps.
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. Full of funny twists and surprises, this charming story shows just how far your imagination can take you.
Harold and the Purple Crayon was first published in 1955. Purple Lizard's founder, Michael Hermann, was born 9 years later and at some point this book entered his life and quite possibly was instrumental in guiding him to create Purple Lizard Maps 42 years later. When asked about the origin of the name Purple Lizard Michael often recalls the influence this book - especially the part where Harold wants to walk in the forest, so he takes his purple crayon and draws a forest. Michael wonders if his early love of drawing, being outside, the color purple, and his eventual career in mapmaking all root back to this beautiful story.
The well loved and dog-eared copy of Harold and Purple Crayon has stayed with Michael all these years and it is displayed on a shelf in the Purple Lizard offices today.
We wanted to share this special book with the Lizard Maps community. We offer the modern hardcover Library Edition. This printing is 8 x 6.5 inches with a sturdy hardcover binding and separate book cover. This is the highest quality version HarperCollins publishes. We just adore it and think you will too.
We hope this book inspires you as much as it does us. The perfect gift for future generations of artists, dreamers, and maybe a few mapmakers.
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Make choosing a new outdoor adventure easy with a Purple Lizard e-gift card, redeemable for Lizard maps, adventure lists or gear.
Gift cards are delivered to you (the purchaser) by email and contain instructions for how the recipient can redeem them at checkout. Once you receive the e-gift card you have purchased, you can either forward your gift card image and instructions to the recipient by email or print a copy to share it with them.
Either way, your friend or loved one will thank you for helping them make their own adventures!
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New: The Lizard Lead by Forever Leashes
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Don't forget a gift for your favorite adventure buddy this season!
The Lizard Lead
As durable as your bond with your dog and ready for adventure, this leash is made of bomb proof materials and will stand up to time and the elements.
Specs & Special Features
For medium to large to really, really large dogs
-Solid brass hardware including O-ring
-Mountaineering grade climbing rope (6ft, 8 mm)
-The high quality and stand out look your favorite adventure companion deserves.
The O-ring on the handle provides a convenient slip through for the leash to be worn across your torso or waist when your dog is off leash. The heavy duty O-ring also provides an easy anchor point to secure the leash to an object when you are camping or taking a break on a hike.
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As anyone who has a dog knows, they really can change the course of your life.
A lifetime dog owner, Forever Leashes owner Adam brought home two Chesapeake Bay Retriever siblings during the heart of the pandemic. Shabba and Delilah are a rough and tumble brother and sister who quickly brought most leashes to their knees and had Adam scratching his head as to why many commercially available leashes are poorly made with junk materials.
A former rock climber, Adam decided to make the perfect leash. He experimented with various designs, and settled on a the blend of durable rope and high quality brass rope clamps - fittings that are built to last and look great on your favorite canine.
These leashes have been tested in the mountains, rivers, streams and lakes of Colorado and Pennsylvania - and are certified adventure worthy.
Purple Lizard's own Karma the Adventure Dog has personally field tested the Lizard Lead and has given it his paw of approval.
Like everything we sell at Purple Lizard, Forever Leashes are the highest quality. Every adventure leaves a mark on us and these leashes are no different. The solid brass fittings, while strong, also allow for small impressions, dents and marks which chronicle our adventures with our beloved canine adventurers.
Safety Note
We know it's super tempting, but don't go stealing your dogs leash for yourself!
While made with durable climbing rope these leashes are not designed to be used for humans - you'll have to get your own rope for technical climbing or mountaineering.
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Purple Lizard PA Adventure Pack: Seven Pennsylvania State Forest Maps!
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Big Adventures need big maps - and we have a massive amount of Pennsylvania public land covered for you. You will not find a better collection of PA maps for exploration and adventure!
Our collection of 7 Pennsylvania Adventure Series Lizard Maps opens up a massive swath of territory that includes public land across 9 State Forests. From just below the NY border you can explore south to Rothrock State Forest and continue to Michaux State Forest and the Maryland state line. Follow the Mason-Dixon line west to Forbes State Forest on the Ohiopyle-Laurel Highlands Map.
"Getting lost and finding your way again is part of the adventure...if you are following a red line on a screen all those opportunities don't exist, they're sort of taken away." Elspeth Beard, the first British woman to travel the world by motorbike.
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There are thousands of miles of trails and backroads waiting for you, so be sure to request some time off from work; all 7 maps will make you a bit antsy to get out and explore. The Pennsylvania Adventure Pack also makes a great gift for your fellow adventures, or perhaps as a not-so-subtle hint for your couch potato friends to remind them there is life beyond the remote control.
Looking for ideas to explore our PA maps? Check out the PA Fall Adventure Guide and the other downloadable Lizard Adventure Guides that accompany each map, and be sure to look through the blog archives for our hikes and ride stories.
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