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Books in My First Raggedy Ann series

  • How Raggedy Ann Got Her Candy Heart My First Raggedy Ann

    Jan Palmer, Johnny Gruelle

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, Sept. 1, 1998)
    One day Raggedy Ann takes a kite ride way up in the sky -- only to land in a bucket of paint! A friendly painter offers to fix her up like new, and it looks as though Marcella will have to part with her doll for a short time. But when Raggedy Ann comes back to Marcella, she's better than ever because of the painter's special gift. Raggedy Ann has been beloved by children for many decades. In this new version of a classic, retold for young children, she and the other dolls in the nursery come to life with humor and spirit.
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  • Raggedy Ann & Andy Collector's Set: School Day Adventure; Day at the Fair; Leaf Dance; Going to Grandma's; Hooray for Reading!; Old Friends, New Friends

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    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Oct. 6, 2015)
    Celebrate 100 years of Raggedy Ann and Andy with this sweet Ready-to-Read boxed set featuring six timeless stories!Raggedy Ann and Andy have been bringing comfort and joy to children for generations. Now, these beloved ragdolls are starring in six amazing adventures as they go to school, make new friends, fly on an airplane, and so much more! This beautiful carry-along boxed set includes School Day Adventure; Day at the Fair; Leaf Dance; Going to Grandma’s; Hooray for Reading!; and Old Friends, New Friends!
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  • Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Read-Aloud Treasury

    Johnny Gruelle

    Library Binding (Little Simon, Nov. 1, 2005)
    Beloved dolls for the ages... Ninety years ago a story about a rag doll found in a grandmother's attic captured the hearts of Americans. Through many generations Raggedy Ann and Andy and their stories have been shared between parents and children and grandparents and grandchildren. This new collection combines those stories of adventure, friendship, and devotion in one volume that begs to be read aloud!
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  • The Raggedy Ann 100th Anniversary Treasury: How Raggedy Ann Got Her Candy Heart; Raggedy Ann and Rags; Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Camel with the ... Ann and Andy and the Nice Police Officer

    Johnny Gruelle, Jan Palmer

    Hardcover (Little Simon, Oct. 6, 2015)
    Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Raggedy Ann with five classic tales in this beautiful new treasury written by Johnny Gruelle and illustrated by Jan Palmer!Just in time for Raggedy Ann’s 100th birthday, these sweet stories about Raggedy Ann’s adventures are sure to delight fans young and old. Beloved for generations, Raggedy Ann’s charming stories are filled with the humor and good nature of everyone’s favorite rag doll and her adventurous nursery friends. This wonderful treasury includes How Raggedy Ann Got Her Candy Heart, Raggedy Ann and Rags, Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees, Raggedy Ann’s Wishing Pebble, and Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Nice Police Officer.
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  • Going to Grandma's

    Patricia Hall, Kathryn Mitter

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Oct. 6, 2015)
    Raggedy Ann and Andy take an airplane trip to visit Marcella’s grandmother in this sweet Level 2 Ready-to-Read!Marcella is on her way to visit her grandmother—and Raggedy Ann and her brother Andy are so excited to tag along! It’s their first time on a plane, so Raggedy Ann and Andy sneak out of Marcella’s suitcase in the baggage compartment and their trip quickly turns into a new adventure. But will they make it back to Marcella’s suitcase before the plane lands? Celebrate 100 years of Raggedy Ann and Andy with this timeless story!
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  • Raggedy Ann Stories

    Johnny Gruelle

    Hardcover (Little Simon, Oct. 6, 2015)
    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.
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  • Raggedy Ann and Rags

    Johnny Gruelle, Jan Palmer

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Hardcover with glossy dust jacket 2000 12.00x9.25x0.50 One day when Marcella goes in search of her favorite doll, Raggedy Ann, she finds a tiny puppy dog asleep in the rag doll's lap. She names the little dog "Rags" and takes him home to live with her. Raggedy Ann and the other dolls of the nursery are thrilled to have Rags around, but it isn't until one night when Marcella leaves the dolls outside on the beach that Rags has his first Raggedy Ann adventure
  • Raggedy Ann Andy And The Camel With The Wrinkled Knees My First Raggedy Ann

    Johnny Gruelle, Jan Palmer

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, Sept. 1, 1998)
    One day while Raggedy Ann and Andy are walking in the woods they meet up with their friend, the Camel with the wrinkled knees. Together they go in search of Babette, the doll who is missing from the nursery. Along the way they come across an old horse and twelve angry pirates -- but will they ever find Babette? The beloved rag doll and her friends come to life in this classic tale, which has been gracefully retold for young children. Jan Palmer's vivid, heartwarming illustrations capture the magic of Raggedy Ann's world.
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  • Raggedy Ann's Wishing Pebble

    Jan Palmer, Johnny Gruelle

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, May 1, 1999)
    One day Raggedy Ann and Andy are playing by the Looking Glass Brook when Raggedy Andy discovers a round white pebble. It's a magic wishing pebble! Right away the dolls wish for a magic soda-water fountain for their friends, the Muskrats. But when the trickster, Minky, steals the pebble, the fountain instantly disappears -- along with the fun! Now it's up to Raggedy Ann and Andy to get the magic pebble back so that they can keep making wishes for all their friends. This new Raggedy Ann adventure, adapted from Johnny Gruelle's classic tale, captures the humor, warmth, and spirit of everyone's favorite rag doll. Vibrantly illustrated by Jan Palmer, here is a story that will appeal to anyone who has ever dreamed of finding something magical.
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  • How Raggedy Ann Got Her Candy Heart

    Johnny Gruelle, Jan Palmer

    Paperback (Aladdin, Nov. 1, 2001)
    One day Raggedy Ann takes a kite ride way up into the sky -- only to land in a bucket of paint! A friendly painter offers to fix her up like new, and it looks like Marcella will have to part with her doll for a short time. But when Raggedy Ann comes back to Marcella, she's better than ever because of the painter's special gift. In this new version of a classic, retold for young children, Raggedy Ann and the other dolls in the nursery come to life with humor and spirit.
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  • Raggedy Ann Stories

    Johnny Gruelle, Kim Gruelle

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Sept. 30, 1993)
    Since Raggedy Ann first appeared in print in 1918, she has charmed millions of readers with her always warm and optimistic outlook and calm approach to difficulties. Now she returns to delight a new generation in this carefully produced reissue, which restores the book to its original appearance. 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 raid 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 Ann 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. Johnny Gruelle's delicate illustrations are the perfect companions to the well-loved stories in this American classic, the only edition authorized by the Gruelle family. A brief biography of the author-artist by his grandson, Kim Gruelle, makes this edition especially valuable.
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  • Raggedy Ann's Wishing Pebble

    Johnny Gruelle, Jan Palmer

    Paperback (Aladdin, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Raggedy Andy discovers a magic wishing pebble! The dolls wish for a magic soda-water fountain for their friends, but when a trickster steals the pebble, the fountain disappears. It's up to Raggedy Ann and Andy to get the magic pebble back -- and to teach the trickster a valuable lesson about kindness. In this new version of a classic, retold for young children, Raggedy Ann and the other dolls in the nursery come to life with humor and spirit.
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