Books with title Raggedy Ann Stories - The Illustrated Treasury Edition

* The ideal children’s storybook* 68 original illustrationsAN UNFORGETTABLE American classic, RAGGEDY ANN STORIES is one of the most beautiful and lovingly created illustrated books in the history of children’s literature. Handmade, written and illustrated for Johnny Gruelle’s daughter Marcella, this book is a living memorial of a father’s love and a daughter’s joy. Marcella passed away when she was only thirteen, but the clever and charming stories her father wrote for her live on.This Wonderland Imprints Illustrated Treasury Edition of RAGGEDY ANN STORIES contains all of Mr. Gruelle’s original illustrations, in full color (for those reading on a color device or on a computer). An active table of contents has been added, punctuation has been modernized, and a unique tribute essay to Marcella is featured as well. The stories themselves are innocent glimpses of a girl’s wonderland, where tea parties and kittens and fairies all intermix, and where—but only when the children are asleep—dolls come to life and go adventuring in their own magical world. Timeless and heartfelt, RAGGEDY ANN STORIES is one of the great works of children’s literature. This edition is published as one of a pair collection alongside RAGGEDY ANDY STORIES, also available now. From the creator of the bestselling COMPLETE ALICE IN WONDERLAND and THE ILLUSTRATED PETER PAN.Twelve bedtime stories, all beautifully illustrated, are included in this volume. Share them, and enjoy!(Contains the classic book in full, preface, introduction, essay, and the twelve original stories. 17,000 words, 68 illustrations, customized chapter headers, 120 pages.)

* Illustrated* The ideal children’s storybook* 68 original illustrationsAN UNFORGETTABLE American classic, RAGGEDY ANDY STORIES is one of the most beautiful and lovingly created illustrated books in the history of children’s literature. Handmade, written and illustrated for Johnny Gruelle’s daughter Marcella, this book is a living memorial of a father’s love and a daughter’s joy. Marcella passed away when she was only thirteen, but the clever and charming stories her father wrote for her live on.This Wonderland Imprints Illustrated Treasury Edition of RAGGEDY ANDY STORIES contains all of Mr. Gruelle’s original illustrations, in full color (for those reading on a color device or on a computer). An active table of contents has been added, punctuation has been modernized, and a unique tribute essay to Marcella is featured as well. The stories themselves are innocent glimpses of a girl’s wonderland, where tea parties and kittens and fairies all intermix, and where—but only when the children are asleep—dolls come to life and go adventuring in their own magical world. Timeless and heartfelt, RAGGEDY ANDY STORIES is one of the great works of children’s literature. This edition is published as one of a pair collection alongside RAGGEDY ANN STORIES, also available now. From the creator of the bestselling COMPLETE ALICE IN WONDERLAND and THE ILLUSTRATED PETER PAN.Eleven bedtime stories, all beautifully illustrated, are included in this volume. Share them, and enjoy!(Contains the classic book in full, letters, introduction, essay, and the eleven original stories. 16,000 words, 68 illustrations, customized chapter headers, 120 pages.)

"Marcella liked to play up in the attic at Grandma's quaint old house, 'way out in the country, for there were so many old forgotten things to find up there. One day when Marcella was up in the attic and had played with the old spinning wheel until she had grown tired of it, she curled up on an old horse-hair sofa to rest. "I wonder what is in that barrel, 'way back in the corner?" she thought, as she jumped from the sofa and climbed over two dusty trunks to the barrel standing back under the eaves." Raggedy Ann is a character created in a series of books he wrote and illustrated for young children. Raggedy Ann is a rag doll with red yarn for hair and has a triangle nose. Johnny Gruelle (1880–1938) was an American artist, political cartoonist, children's book author and illustrator, and even songwriter. He is known as the creator of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy. Johnny Gruelle's delicate illustrations are the perfect companion to the well-loved stories in this American classic.

For the happiness you have brought to them let me give to you the doll of all my dolls, the doll I loved most dearly. My mother called the doll Raggedy Andy and it was by this name that I have always known him. Is it any wonder that I was surprised when I saw the title of your book? Introduce Raggedy Andy to Raggedy Ann, dear Johnny. Let him share in the happiness of your household.

When my mother made Raggedy Ann for me, Bessie's mother made a rag doll for her, for we two always played together. Bessie's doll was given the name of Raggedy Andy, and one of the two dolls was named after the other, so that their names would sound alike. They had faces just alike, I do not remember just how Raggedy Andy was dressed, but I know he often wore dresses over his boy clothes when Bessie and I decided that he and Raggedy Ann should be sisters for the day.

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. Johnny Gruelle's delicate illustrations are the perfect companion to the well-loved stories in this American classic.

When my mother made Raggedy Ann for me, Bessie's mother made a rag doll for her, for we two always played together. Bessie's doll was given the name of Raggedy Andy, and one of the two dolls was named after the other, so that their names would sound alike. They had faces just alike, I do not remember just how Raggedy Andy was dressed, but I know he often wore dresses over his boy clothes when Bessie and I decided that he and Raggedy Ann should be sisters for the day.

When my mother made Raggedy Ann for me, Bessie's mother made a rag doll for her, for we two always played together. Bessie's doll was given the name of Raggedy Andy, and one of the two dolls was named after the other, so that their names would sound alike. They had faces just alike, I do not remember just how Raggedy Andy was dressed, but I know he often wore dresses over his boy clothes when Bessie and I decided that he and Raggedy Ann should be sisters for the day.

For the happiness you have brought to them let me give to you the doll of all my dolls, the doll I loved most dearly. My mother called the doll Raggedy Andy and it was by this name that I have always known him. Is it any wonder that I was surprised when I saw the title of your book? Introduce Raggedy Andy to Raggedy Ann, dear Johnny. Let him share in the happiness of your household.