Books in My First Raggedy Ann series

Since Raggedy Andy first appeared in print in 1920, he has delighted millions of readers with his adventurous spirit and compassionate nature. Now he returns to captivate a new generation in this carefully produced reissue, which restores the book to its original appearance.All the original stories are here, as 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, 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.

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.

Raggedy Ann and Andy tag along with Marcella as she goes to school in this adventurous Level 3 Ready-to-Read story!Raggedy Ann and Andy can’t wait to spend the day with Marcella at school. But when the dolls take a ride through the hallways with their new friend, Mac the truck, they get lost! Will they be able to find their way back to Marcella’s classroom before she returns from lunch? Celebrate 100 years of Raggedy Ann and Andy with this fun adventure!

Play along as Raggedy Ann and her brother Andy create their very own fair in this charming Level 3 Ready-to-Read storybook.When Raggedy Ann and Andy’s owner, Marcella, takes a trip to the fair, Raggedy Ann and Andy decide to create their own fair at home so the other dolls don’t feel left out! They have a great time riding down slides and playing carnival games—until Raggedy Andy falls out of the window into the garden below! Can Raggedy Ann come up with a plan to rescue her brother? Celebrate 100 years of Raggedy Ann and Andy with this timeless adventure!

Raggedy Ann, Beloved Belindy, Uncle Clem and Raggedy Andy sat very, very quiet, their cotton-stuffed bodies tingling as happily as Johnny Cricket's cheery tune, for they had looked through the door into Fairyland. It's summertime, and Marcella packs up her beloved dolls, Raggedy Ann and Andy and all their friends, for a trip to the seashore. Nighttime is when the dolls come to life, so once Marcella is tucked in bed, Raggedy Ann and the rest of the dolls embark on a series of adventures, including a magical encounter with fairies. They also make friends with a new doll named Squeakie, and a mischievous puppy, Rags, and get lost at sea on a sailboat. Raggedy Ann leads her friends through each exciting adventure with a dose of humor and kindness. In the end it is the dolls' love for one another -- and Marcella's devotion to her dear friends -- that is the true magic in this book. This very special story collection, a tribute to Johnny Gruelle's daughter, Marcella, has been lovingly restored to delight a new generation of readers. Whimsical illustrations capture the joy and simplicity of Raggedy Ann's world, transporting you to a magical place you will want to visit again and again.

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?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.

Marcella, Raggedy Ann, and all of the other dolls are learning to read in this enchanting Level 2 Ready-to-Read!Marcella is learning to read—and she decides her dolls should learn how to read, too, so she begins teaching them! When she leaves, Raggedy Ann takes over and all of the dolls are having so much fun learning the different letters. But when the letter cards get all mixed up, the dolls have to put them back in order before Marcella returns! Can they use what they’ve learned to fix them in time? Celebrate 100 years of Raggedy Ann and Andy with this relatable reading adventure!

Raggedy fans of all ages will delight in this three-dimensional interpretation of Johnny Gruelle's classic story. Dazzling paper engineering brings Raggedy Ann, Raggedy Andy, and friends to life in this interactive edition of The Camel with the Wrinkled Knees. From beginning to end, this beloved tale is told with pop-up scenes, giving the timeless adventure story a new twist that will enchant for years to come.