Best Selling Books by Johnny Gruelle

"Raggedy Ann Stories" by Johnny Gruelle. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

When Johnny and Janey take off in their flying machine, Gran''ma and Gran''pa follow them to the "Land Back of the Moon," a place of magic and fantasy.

When my mother made Raggedy Ann for me, Bessie''s mother made a rag doll for her, for we two always played together. Bessie''s 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. They had faces just alike, I do not remember just how Raggedy Andy was dressed, but I know he often wore dresses over his boy clothes when Bessie and I decided that he and Raggedy Ann should be sisters for the day.

Presents a collection of Raggedy Ann stories, including "Raggedy Ann and the Kite," "Raggedy Ann Rescues Fido," and "Raggedy Ann and the Kittens."

Raggedy Ann is a rag doll with red yarn for hair and has a triangle nose. The stories describe a smart, kind, and generous rag doll who comes to life with other dolls when the owner is not in the nursery. Whenever a doll is on the floor in the morning, it is because it just didn''t quite make it back to bed in time. The Raggedy Ann character was created in 1915 as a doll, and was introduced to the public in the 1918 book Raggedy Ann Stories. When a doll was marketed with the book, the concept had great success. Over 75,000 handmade dolls were made by the Non-Breakable Toy Co. of Muskegon, Michigan between 1918 and 1926. The doll and the stories have been used for generations as a way to teach children virtues and values.

Experience the timeless adventure of "Nobody''s Boy: Sans Famille" by Hector Malot, a poignant coming-of-age story set against the vibrant backdrop of France. Follow the journey of a young orphan as he navigates the challenges of poverty and homelessness. This classic tale explores the enduring power of friendship and the unbreakable bond between humans and animals. As the protagonist travels the countryside as a street performer, he learns valuable lessons about resilience, compassion, and the meaning of family. "Nobody''s Boy" remains a beloved story, offering readers a glimpse into a different time while exploring universal themes of belonging and self-discovery. A heartwarming and unforgettable read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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. An unforgettable American classic and one of the most beautiful and lovingly created illustrated books in the history of children''s literature. Handmade, written and illustrated for Johnny Gruelle''s daughter Marcella, this book is a living memorial of a father''s love and a daughter''s joy. Marcella passed away when she was only thirteen, but the clever and charming stories her father wrote for her live on.

''Raggedy Ann''s Wishing Pebble'' is written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle. Gruelle (1880 - 1930), was an American artist and political cartoonist, as well as a children''s book illustrator and author. The books of ''The Raggedy Ann Series'' all feature their central protagonist, with red yarn for hair and a triangle nose - charting her considerable adventures. Gruelle created Raggedy Ann for his daughter, Marcella, when she brought him an old hand-made rag doll. He drew a face on it, and from his bookshelf, pulled a book of poems by James Whitcomb Riley, combining the names of two poems, ''The Raggedy Man'' and ''Little Orphant Annie.'' From this moment on, the much-loved children''s series went from strength to strength. Sought after by collectors, this re-printed edition showcases Gruelle''s original text, further enhanced by his wonderful colour drawings, in order that the two may be fully appreciated by young and old alike.