However, things fall apart when Harold learns Johnson has passed away.

Thankfully,imagination wins out at theend ofHarold and the Purple Crayon.

I wanted you to inspire people to live their lives that way too.

Harold and the Purple Crayon Movie Showing a Hand Holding a Glowing Crayon

We only have so much time in this world but we leave our mark on the lives we change.

The trick is in the imagining.

Harold was meantto show people they have control over their perspectives on their lives.

Zachary Levi smiling on the Harold and the Purple Crayon poster

Ultimately, Harold’s role in the world turned out to be pretty meaningful.

Johnson had abruptly stopped drawing, which must have been when his narrations had stopped as well.

Of course, Harold didn’t stop existing after Crockett Johnson passed away.

Actor Zachary Levi beside Harold and the Purple Crayon book.

Custom image by Cece Montemayor

Harold and the Purple Crayonis available to stream on Netflix.

Terri stopped acknowledging Mel’s imaginary pet, Carl, anddiscouraged him from applying his imagination to everyday life.

In turn, Terri and Mel helped Harold.

Harold about to cross a magical portal to the real world in Harold and the Purple Crayon

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Once Terri got on board and finally believed in both Mel and Harold, everything came together.

The family, plus Harold, were able to overcome Gary (G’Garaur) with their overactive imaginations.

It just takes a little creativity.

An edited image of Zachary Levi next to the poster for Harold and the Purple Crayon.

Zachary Levi stars as Harold, alongside Lil Rel Howery, Zooey Deschanel, and Jemaine Clement.

Actor Jemaine Clement as Gary in Harold and the Purple Crayon.

Harold (Zachary Levi) showing his magical crayon in Harold and the Purple Crayon

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