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Raggedy Ann and the Golden Butterfly - Illustrated by Johnny Gruelle

Johnny Gruelle

Raggedy Ann and the Golden Butterfly - Illustrated by Johnny Gruelle

Paperback (Pook Press March 3, 2016)
'Raggedy Ann and the Golden Butterfly' is written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle. Gruelle (1880 - 1930), was an American artist and political cartoonist, as well as a children's book illustrator and author. The books of 'The Raggedy Ann Series' all feature their central protagonist, with red yarn for hair and a triangle nose - charting her considerable adventures. Gruelle created Raggedy Ann for his daughter, Marcella, when she brought him an old hand-made rag doll. He drew a face on it, and from his bookshelf, pulled a book of poems by James Whitcomb Riley, combining the names of two poems, 'The Raggedy Man' and 'Little Orphant Annie.' From this moment on, the much-loved children's series went from strength to strength. Sought after by collectors, this re-printed edition showcases Gruelle's original text, further enhanced by his wonderful colour drawings, in order that the two may be fully appreciated by young and old alike.
ISBN
1473320933 / 9781473320932
Pages
94
Weight
8.8 oz.
Dimensions
7.1 x 0.2 in.

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