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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 Andy Stories (1920) is the sequel to Raggedy Ann Stories, which introduces the character of her brother, Raggedy Andy.Gruelle created Raggedy Ann for his daughter, Marcella, when she brought him an old hand-made rag doll and he drew a face on it. From his bookshelf, he pulled a book of poems by James Whitcomb Riley, and combined the names of two poems, "The Raggedy Man" and "Little Orphant Annie." He said, "Why don’t we call her Raggedy Ann?"Marcella died at age 13 after being vaccinated at school for smallpox without her parents' consent. Authorities blamed a heart defect, but her parents blamed the vaccination. Gruelle became an opponent of vaccination, and the Raggedy Ann doll was used as a symbol by the anti-vaccination movement. Raggedy Ann dolls were originally handmade. Later, PF Volland, a Gruelle book publisher, made the dolls. In 1935 Volland ceased operation and Ann and Andy were made under Gruelle's permission by Exposition Dolls, and without permission (during legal limbo) by MollyE's Dolls, resulting in Gruelle versus Goldman.

We children played with the two rag dolls most of the time until Bessie's family moved away—when I was eight or nine years old. They had faces just alike; the mother who made the first doll probably painted both doll faces. 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. You will remember I told you about Raggedy Andy long ago, John. Isn't it strange that the two old rag dolls should come together after all these years? I wish Raggedy Andy's "Mama" had signed her name, for I should like to write to her. Perhaps there may be some way of finding her out.

* 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.)

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.

Excerpt from the opening chapter: One day Daddy took Raggedy Ann down to his office and propped her up against some books upon his desk; he wanted to have her where he could see her cheery smile all day, for, as you must surely know, smiles and happiness are truly catching. Daddy wished to catch a whole lot of Raggedy Ann's cheeriness and happiness and put all this down on paper, so that those who did not have Raggedy Ann dolls might see just how happy and smiling a rag doll can be. So Raggedy Ann stayed at Daddy's studio for three or four days. She was missed very, very much at home and Marcella really longed for her, but knew that Daddy was borrowing some of Raggedy Ann's sunshine, so she did not complain. Raggedy Ann did not complain either, for in addition to the sunny, happy smile she always wore (it was painted on), Raggedy Ann had a candy heart, and of course no one (not even a rag doll) ever complains if they have such happiness about them. One evening, just as Daddy was finishing his day's work, a messenger boy came with a package; a nice, soft lumpy package. Daddy opened the nice, soft lumpy package and found a letter. Gran'ma had told Daddy, long before this, that at the time Raggedy Ann was made, a neighbor lady had made a boy doll, Raggedy Andy, for her little girl, who always played with Gran'ma. And when Gran'ma told Daddy this she wondered whatever had become of her little playmate and the boy doll, Raggedy Andy. After reading the letter, Daddy opened the other package which had been inside the nice, soft, lumpy package and found—Raggedy Andy. This edition is not illustrated.

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.

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.

- Quality Digital Text- More than 65 Color Images- Unrestricted DRM rights to allow viewing on computer and hand-held KindleLinked table of Contents to 11 classic children's stories:How Raggedy Andy CameThe Nursery DanceThe Spinning WheelThe Taffy PullThe Rabbit ChaseThe New Tin GutterDoctor Raggedy AndyRaggedy Andy's SmileThe Wooden HorseMaking Angels In The SnowThe Singing Shell

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.