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. This very special story collection, a tribute to Johnny Gruelle's daughter, Marcella, has been lovingly restored to delight a new generation of readers. 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. Raggedy Ann leads her friends through each exciting adventure with a dose of humor and kindness. They also make friends with a new doll named Squeakie, and a mischievous puppy, Rags, and get lost at sea on a sailboat. 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. It's summertime, and Marcella packs up her beloved dolls, Raggedy Ann and Andy and all their friends, for a trip to the seashore. We are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality, colour editions, using the original text and artwork.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. This book forms part of our ‘Pook Press’ imprint, celebrating the golden age of illustration in children’s literature.

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. Synopsis Foreward: The Train Ride: Marcella plays make-believe with her dolls, taking them on a metal wagon train ride through the garden to grandmother’s house, her playhouse made from an old dry-goods box. 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. Marcella: A Raggedy Ann Story is a 1929 novel written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle. Gruelle created Raggedy Ann for his daughter, Marcella, when she brought him an old hand-made rag doll. 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 received US Patent D47789 for his Raggedy Ann doll on September 7, 1915. Raggedy Ann is a rag doll with red yarn for hair and a triangle nose. Gruelle (1880 - 1930), was an American artist and political cartoonist, as well as a children's book illustrator and author. Raggedy Ann is a character created by American writer Johnny Gruelle (18801938) that appeared in a series of books he wrote and illustrated for young children. 'Raggedy Ann and the Laughing Brook' is written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle.

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