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A collection of stories which present the adventures of the doll, Raggedy Andy, including "The Rabbit Chase," "The New Tin Gutter," and "Doctor Raggedy Andy."Tags
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Raggedy Andy arrives in the mail at Marcella's father's office, displays his cheery smile, and is eagerly reunited with his sister, Raggedy Ann. After a warm welcome from the other dolls, Raggedy Andy adds to their fun with a dance, a pillow fight, and a taffy pull. His merry escapades frequently show his generosity in helping others, as he bravely ventures into the gutter to find the penny dolls, cures the French doll, and encourages the wooden horse. Other stories also include Raggedy Andy and the other dolls' encounters with the Easter bunny, Santa Claus, and a beautiful seashell.
Johnny Gruelle's delicate illustrations are the perfect companion to the well-loved stories in this American classic.
Johnny Gruelle's delicate illustrations are the perfect companion to the well-loved stories in this American classic.
Raggedy Andy arrives in the mail at Marcella's father's office, displays his cheery smile, and is eagerly reunited with his sister, Raggedy Ann. After a warm welcome from the other dolls, Raggedy Andy adds to their fun with a dance, a pillow fight, and a taffy pull. His merry escapades frequently show his generosity in helping others, as he bravely ventures into the gutter to find the penny dolls, cures the French doll, and encourages the wooden horse. Other stories also include Raggedy Andy and the other dolls' encounters with the Easter bunny, Santa Claus, and a beautiful seashell.
Johnny Gruelle's delicate illustrations are the perfect companion to the well-loved stories in this American classic.
Johnny Gruelle's delicate illustrations are the perfect companion to the well-loved stories in this American classic.
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Author, illustrator, and cartoonist Johnny Gruelle was born in Arcola, Illinois on December 24, 1880. Throughout his life, he worked as an illustrator and cartoonist for numerous newspapers and magazines including The New York Herald and McCall's. In 1914, he received his first book commission which was a set of illustrations for a volume of show more Grimms' fairy tales. He is best known for creating the Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls and stories. It all started when he gave his daughter Marcella a dusty, faceless doll that was found in his mother's attic. He drew a face on it, named her Raggedy Ann, and created stories about her for Marcella. Eventually, he decided to recreate the doll and stories for other children and in 1915, he patented and trademarked the design of the doll. He published the first book and matching doll in 1918 with the P. F. Volland Company. Many more stories and the Raggedy Andy doll soon followed. He died on January 9, 1939. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title
- Raggedy Andy Stories
- Original publication date
- 1920
- People/Characters
- Raggedy Ann; Raggedy Andy; Marcella; Uncle Clem the Scotch doll; Susan (The Doll With the Cracked Head / Without a Head); Henny the Dutch Doll (show all 15); The French Doll; Fido; Easter Bunny; Santa Claus; The Penny Dolls; Dickie; Gran'ma; The Wooden Horse; The Tin Soldier
- First words
- Dear Johnny:
When I saw your Raggedy Ann books and dolls in a store near here, I went right in and bought one of each, and when I had read your introduction to "Raggedy Ann" I went right up to an old trunk in my own attic ... (show all)and brought down the doll I am sending you with this letter.
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- English
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- Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 33
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- ASINs
- 32
