"all the dolls ran to their beds and got their pillows and had the jolliest pillow fight ever."
Raggedy Andy Stories by Johnny Gruelle
As stated on Amazon: Since Raggedy Andy first appeared in print in 1920, he has delighted millions of readers with his adventurous spirit and compassionate nature. Now he returns to captivate a new generation in this carefully produced reissue, which restores the book to its original appearance. 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. ...l. 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.
MY REVIEW: I love these books that evolved from the tragic story of Marcella Delight Gruelle who to the sadness of her parents died at the age of 13. John Barton Gruelle (1880-1938) used the stories to entertain her during her illness. After she passed, he took the rag doll to his office and sat down to write the stories using adventures all children enjoy. The stories show family relationships and the fun antics of children.
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