Johnny Gruelle

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About The Author

Johnny Gruelle 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.

Series by the Author

Books by Johnny Gruelle

The Raggedy Ann 100th Anniversary Treasury

How Raggedy Ann Got Her Candy Heart; Raggedy Ann and Rags; Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees; Raggedy Ann's Wishing Pebble; Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Nice Police Officer

By Johnny Gruelle
Illustrated by Jan Palmer
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Raggedy Ann with five classic tales in this beautiful new treasury written by Johnny Gruelle and illustrated by Jan Palmer!
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