Raggedy Ann Stories: Large Print
Johnny Gruelle
Paperback
(Independently published, June 21, 2020)
All the original stories are here, as Raggedy Ann comes to Marcella’s nursery and quickly becomes the leader of the dolls. After learning a lesson from a naughty ride on the pantry, Raggedy Ann’s adventures show her striving to be good - and succeeding. She and the other dolls rescue Fido, the family dog, from the dogcatcher. When, in one adventure, Raggedy Ann has to have her stuffing replaced, she gets her famous “I LOVE YOU” candy heart. Raggedy Anne also goes up in a kite, teaches two new dolls to be tolerant, and shares the excitement of a baby brother for Marcella, among several other tales.As I write this, I have before me on my desk, propped up against the telephone, an old rag doll. Dear old Raggedy Ann!The same Raggedy Ann with which my mother played when a child.There she sits, a trifle loppy and loose–jointed, looking me squarely in the face in a straightforward, honest manner, a twinkle where her shoe–button eyes reflect the electric light.Evidently Raggedy has been to a "tea party" today, for her face is covered with chocolate.She smiles happily and continuously.