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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.

Mrs. Raffles, widow of the now-deceased A. J. Raffles (gentleman, amateur cricket player, and thief), continues the family legacy of crime -- but this time in America. These stories are narrated by her cohort, Harry "Bunny" Manders, previously the devoted friend and sidekick of A.J. Raffles, in much the same style as the original stories by E.W. Hornung.

* 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.)

Before Toy Story there was Raggedy Anne and her friends. Raggedy was kind and compassionate always ready to help others. Raggedy Anne always comes out of whatever situation she gets into smiling of course. Follow along with her adventures and learn lessons about friendship and self sacrifice. As the book says, “Happiness is very easy to catch when we love one another and are sweet all through.” A great story for children. Beautifully Illustrated.

The beautiful and timeless original short stories of loved character Raggedy Ann, complete with original illustrations and formatted specifically for Kindle devices and the Kindle for iOS apps.Contents include:RAGGEDY ANN LEARNS A LESSONRAGGEDY ANN AND THE WASHINGRAGGEDY ANN AND THE KITERAGGEDY ANN RESCUES FIDORAGGEDY ANN AND THE PAINTERRAGGEDY ANN'S TRIP ON THE RIVERRAGGEDY ANN AND THE STRANGE DOLLSRAGGEDY ANN AND THE KITTENSRAGGEDY ANN AND THE FAIRIES' GIFTRAGGEDY ANN AND THE CHICKENSRAGGEDY ANN AND THE MOUSERAGGEDY ANN'S NEW SISTERS

"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.

(Illustrated) Raggedy Ann Stories is both illustrated and written by American writer Johnny Gruelle.Raggedy Ann is a fictional character created by American writer Johnny Gruelle (1880–1938) 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. The character was created in 1915 as a doll, and was introduced to the public in the 1918 book Raggedy Ann Stories. A doll was also marketed along with the book to great success. A sequel, Raggedy Andy Stories (1920) introduced the character of her brother, Raggedy Andy, dressed in sailor suit and hat.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.

Kindly, patient, and lovable, Raggedy Ann never loses her happy smile. She's quiet and obedient when her young mistress is at hand―but when left to her own devices, she's ready for adventure, cheerfully having her stuffing replaced, teaching a pair of new dolls a lesson in tolerance, and hitching a ride on a high-flying kite, among other lively doings.Generations of young readers have taken Raggedy Ann into their hearts ever since the book's publication in 1918. This facsimile reproduces the original edition, inspired by a child's affection for her grandmother's rag doll. Charming color illustrations by author Johnny Gruelle enhance these timeless tales of love and friendship.