{"product_id":"raggedy-ann-stories-raggedy-ann-by-johnny-gruelle","title":"Raggedy Ann Stories (Raggedy Ann) by Johnny Gruelle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCelebrate the 100th\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnn\u003c\/i\u003eiversary of Raggedy Ann with this brand-new edition of the beloved classic stories written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ein\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a kite, and much more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust in time for Raggedy Ann's 100th birthday, these beloved classics about Raggedy Ann's adventures are sure to delight fans young and old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKindly, 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. All the toys in the nursery admire the doll with the shoe-button eyes and eagerly assist in her exploits, from a raid on the pantry to a rescue party for a lost dog. In these heartwarming stories, Raggedy Ann cheerfully submits to having her stuffing replaced, teaches a pair of new dolls a lesson in tolerance, and hitches a ride on a high-flying kite, among other lively doings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerations of young readers have been taking Raggedy Ann into their hearts ever since the book's initial publication in 1918. This facsimile reproduces the original edition, which was 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, respect, and friendship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohnny Gruelle\u003c\/strong\u003e was an extremely talented cartoonist, illustrator, and storyteller. He had already written and illustrated a book of original fairy tales before creating the Raggedy Ann and Andy stories. Raggedy Ann, heroine of the first book, was a favorite doll of his daughter, Marcella, who died after a long illness at the age of thirteen. Johnny Gruelle eventually created over forty Raggedy Ann and Andy books, all capturing his unique version of childhood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTarget Age: 4-8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Simon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePub Date: \u003cspan\u003eOctober 06, 2015\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5\" H x 10.1\" L x 7.9\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e104 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44609279361210,"sku":"9781481443890","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/files\/raggedy-ann-stories-9781481443890_hr.jpg?v=1738599340","url":"https:\/\/naturenurture.shop\/products\/raggedy-ann-stories-raggedy-ann-by-johnny-gruelle","provider":"nature+nurture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}