As an added bonus, each hardcover includes a brief biography of the author artist by his grandson, kim gruelle. Free download of raggedy andy stories by johnny gruelle. Since raggedy ann first appeared in print in 1918, she has charmed millions of readers with her always warm and optimistic outlook and calm approach to. Raggedy andy stories book by johnny gruelle official. The books of the raggedy ann series all feature their central protagonist. The project gutenberg ebook of raggedy andy stories, by johnny gruelle this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever.
He is best known as the creator of raggedy ann and raggedy andy dolls and as the author illustrator of dozens of books. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The character was created in 1915 as a doll, and was introduced to the public in the 1918 book raggedy ann stories. Johnny gruelle has 182 books on goodreads with 15386 ratings.
Raggedy ann stories 1918, written and illustrated by. Raggedy andys number book scarce childrens book by. Raggedy andy stories by johnny gruelle free at loyal books. Printed on linen this copy has name written in pencil on inside front cover, some very minor rubbing appropriate for its age. Raggedy ann tales, written and drawn by johnny gruelle, have been entertaining. Raggedy ann and andy and the camel with the wrinkled knees. Early 1915 raggedy ann stuffed doll orig wood heart repair or just to love asis. Raggedy andy s number book by johnny gruelle from 1924. The project gutenberg ebook of raggedy andy stories, by. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. To begin with, there are no pictures of any kind in the book. Raggedy ann and andy and the camel with the wrinkled knees illustrated by johnny gruelle. Raggedy ann in the magic book johnny gruelle 1961 bobbsmerrill. Johnny john barton gruelle 18801938 was an artist, politi.
Gruelle is best known as the creator of raggedy ann and raggedy andy. Raggedy anns wishing pebble written and illustrated by johnny gruelle ebook. Raggedy ann and andy and the nice police officer by. 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 was born john barton gruelle, on 24th december 1880, in arcola, illinois, u. After a warm welcome from the other dolls, raggedy andy continues the fun with a dance, pillow fights, encounters with santa claus, and more.
Johnny gruelle s most popular book is raggedy ann stories. Johnny gruelle was an extremely talented cartoonist, illustrator, and storyteller. Raggedy ann stories by johnny gruelle 1918 raggedy anns lucky pennies by johnny gruelle 1932 raggedy ann and andy and the camel with the wrinkles knees by johnny gruelle 1924 raggedy ann in cookie land by johnny gruelle 1931 raggedy anns wishing pebble by johnny gruelle 1925 raggedy ann in the deep deep woods by johnny gruelle 1930 beloved belindy by. Love the stories my son and i are working our way through all of the original raggedy ann and andy books but i didnt realize this reprint edition did not include johnny gruelle s original pictures as well, so i couldnt give it the full 5 stars. Each page has full color illustration featuring raggedy andy. By 1938, the year that johnny gruelle died, his first raggedy ann book had sold more than 3 million copies. The very first raggedy ann stories by johnny gruelle and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He had already written and illustrated a book of original fairy tales before creating the raggedy ann and andy stories. Bessies doll was given the name of raggedy andy, and one of the two dolls was named after the other, so that their names would sound alike. Raggedy ann and andy and the camel with the wrinkled knees illustrated by johnny gruelle gruelle, johnny, gruelle, johnny on.
Raggedy andy stories by johnny gruelle celebrate the 100th anniversary of raggedy ann with this brandnew edition of her brothers classic stories written. Johnny gruelle 18801938 was an american artist, political cartoonist, childrens book author and illustrator, and songwriter. Adventures of raggedy ann by johnny gruelle abebooks. 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 is a fictional character created by writer johnny gruelle 18801938 in a series of books he wrote and illustrated for young children. At the turn of the 20th century he began writing stories about raggedy ann to entertain his ailing daughter. Gruelle received us patent d47789 for his raggedy ann doll on september 7, 1915. Little blessings for every day by johnny gruelle and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Johnny gruelle was an american artist, political cartoonist, childrens book author and illustrator and even songwriter. Johnny gruelle eventually created over forty raggedy ann and andy books, all capturing his unique version of childhood. Raggedy ann stories book by johnny gruelle official. Raggedy ann is a rag doll with red yarn for hair and a triangle nose. Shows significant wear, all pages are accounted for. Raggedy andy stories book by johnny gruelle official publisher. All the year round magazines extra christmas number 12 december 1864. Vintage 1947 raggedy ann stories by johnny gruelle. Marcella book by johnny gruelle official publisher. Raggedy andy stories by johnny gruelle, paperback barnes.
Johnny gruelle 18801938 was an american artist, political cartoonist, childrens book author and illustrator, and even songwriter. Raggedy ann is a fictional character created by american writer johnny gruelle 18801938 in a series of books he wrote and illustrated for young children. Johnny gruelles delicate illustrations are the perfect companion to the wellloved stories in this american classic. See all books authored by johnny gruelle, including raggedy ann stories, and the original adventures of raggedy ann and raggedy andy, and more on. Raggedy ann stories by johnny gruelle 1918 raggedy anns lucky pennies by johnny gruelle 1932 raggedy ann and andy and the camel with the wrinkles knees by johnny gruelle 1924 raggedy ann in cookie land by johnny gruelle 1931 raggedy anns wishing pebble by johnny gruelle 1925 raggedy ann in the deep deep woods by johnny gruelle. Raggedy ann and the wonderful witch johnny gruelle 1961. What makes this even more intriguing is that fact that johnny gruelle, either unwittingly or with the great sense of humor he was known for, initiated many of these legends, a number of which are continuously repeated as the factual history of raggedy ann and andy. He was an american artist, political cartoonist, childrens book author, illustrator and songwriter. Raggedy ann and andy giant treasury 4 adventures plus 12 short stories by nancy golden, johnny gruelle and a great selection of related books, art. Raggedy ann and andy and the nice fat policeman johnny gruelle 1960 usa very good condition. No tears, rips, stains, etc, a bright and colorful edition. He had such confidence in his design that often he would create the final ink work without first sketching in. Unfollow raggedy andy stories johnny gruelle to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. John barton gruelle december 24, 1880 january 9, 1938 was an american artist, political cartoonist, childrens book and comics authors, illustrator, and storyteller.
Raggedy ann and raggedy andys friendly fairies by johnny. Raggedy andy stories raggedy andy arrives and waits excitedly to reunite with his sister, raggedy ann. Raggedy ann stories by johnny gruelle, paperback barnes. Raggedy andy stories, johnny gruelle, dj, 1948 ebay. Raggedy ann and andy vintage love vintage dolls doll toys kids toys. Books by johnny gruelle author of raggedy ann stories. Tianjin peoples publishing house read the interesting story of the dolls.
A volland happy children book wonderfully illustrated in color throughout by gruelle and a beautiful copy not often found in the box. Vintage raggedy ann stories by johnny gruelle 1918 edition. Written and illustrated by johnny gruelle, all the original stories are included, from raggedy ann and other dolls rescuing fido, the family dog, to the dogcatcher. The best you get are the captions of the pictures, and those are too small to read. He is known as the creator of raggedy ann and raggedy andy.