Raggedy Andy Stories: Introducing the Little Rag Brother of Raggedy Ann - Hardcover

Gruelle, Johnny

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1481443909 ISBN 13: 9781481443906

Publisher: Little Simon, 2015

Synopsis

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

When Raggedy Andy arrives in the mail at Marcella's father's office, he shows off his cheery smile and waits excitedly to reunite with his sister, Raggedy Ann. After a warm welcome from the other dolls, Raggedy Andy continues the fun with a dance, pillow fights, encounters with Santa Claus, and more!

Just in time for Raggedy Ann's 100th birthday, these beloved original stories about Raggedy Ann's brother, Andy, are sure to delight fans young and old.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

There's a new doll in the nursery, and it's Raggedy Ann's fun-loving brother, Andy. The rest of the toys―including Henny, the little Dutch doll, and Uncle Clem―are delighted to have a new friend to join them in their pillow fights, taffy-pulls, and other games. When sticky medicine glues the French doll's eyes shut, it's Andy who figures out the cure. And when Andy's smile vanishes, Santa Claus himself restores the happy-go-lucky rag doll's big grin.
This facsimile of the 1920 classic features the charming original color illustrations by author Johnny Gruelle. Generations of young readers and listeners have treasured these heartwarming stories about the secret lives of dolls, and they've also learned valuable lessons about kindness, positive thinking, and the enduring power of friendship.
Dover (2015) republication of the edition originally published by the P. F. Volland Company, Chicago, Illinois, 1920.
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About the Author:

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 es. Raggedy Ann, heroine of the first book, was the 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 vision of childhood. Overwork and copyright disputes led to his untimely death in 1938.
The Gruelle family -- Johnny's widow, Myrtle, and sons Worth and Richard -- soon created the Johnny Gruelle Co., which carries on his work. Today Worth and his own son, Kim, run the Last Great Co.(R) in Cashiers, North Carolina, and still have a hand in overseeing Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, books, and related products.

About this edition

• Publisher: Little Simon
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1481443909
• ISBN 13: 9781481443906
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 104
• Illustrator: Gruelle Johnny