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Raggedy Andy Stories

Record Added: 8/23/2009
A Favorite Book
Illustrator Johnny Gruelle
Series Raggedy Ann and Andy
Setting United States
Topic Collection of Stories
Publisher Macmillan and Co.
ISBN 0027375862   Year 1993
Age 4-8   Pages 96
Description Green dustjacket
 
Raggedy Andy always kept pleasant thoughts and had a positive outlook on life. His philosophy: "You see how easy it is to pass over the little bumbs of life if we are happy on the inside". His stories are a great way to teach children virtues and values. There is a wonderful afterward in this book from Johnny Gruelle's grandson which shows what kind of a person he was, having a lot of Raggedy Andy's character traits.

All the original stories are here, as Raggedy Andy arrives in the mail at Marcella's father's office, displays his cheery smile, and is eagerly reunited with his sister, Raggedy Ann. After a warm welcome from the other dolls, Raggedy Andy adds to their fun with a dance, a pillow fight, and a taffy pull. His merry escapades frequently show his generosity in helping others, as he bravely ventures into the gutter to find the penny dolls, "cures" the French doll, and encourages the wooden horse. Other stories also include Raggedy Andy and the other dolls' encounters with the Easter bunny, Santa Claus, and a beautiful seashell.

Johnny Gruelle's delicate illustrations are the perfect companion to the well-loved stories in this American classic, the only edition authorized by the Gruelle family. A brief biography of the author-artist by his grandson, Kim Gruelle, makes this edition especially valuable.
Notes
Also Raggedy Andy Stories, Green binding, black spine from Pioneer Book 9/6/2008, 1960, for $12.50.
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