Raggedy Ann Stories

by Gruelle, Johnny; Gruelle, Johnny

• ISBN13: 9781481443890
• ISBN10: 1481443895
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2015-10-06
• Publisher: Little Simon

Summary

Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Raggedy Ann with this brand-new edition of the beloved classic stories written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle!

When Raggedy Ann arrived in Marcella’s nursery, she quickly became the leader of all the dolls. Raggedy Ann always strives to be good—and she usually succeeds! Join Raggedy Ann on adventures from rescuing Fido, the family dog, to getting her famous “I LOVE YOU” heart, to flying in a kite, and much more!

Just in time for Raggedy Ann’s 100th birthday, these beloved classics about Raggedy Ann’s adventures are sure to delight fans young and old.

Author Biography

Johnny Gruelle was an extremely talented cartoonist, illustrator, and storyteller. He had already written and illustrated a book of original fairy tales before creating the Raggedy Ann and Andy stories. Raggedy Ann, heroine of the first book, was a favorite doll of his daughter, Marcella, who died after a long illness at the age of thirteen. Johnny Gruelle eventually created over forty Raggedy Ann and Andy books, all capturing his unique version of childhood.