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 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''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.

''Raggedy Ann''s Magical Wishes'' 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.

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.

Beloved dolls for the ages... Ninety years ago a story about a rag doll found in a grandmother''s attic captured the hearts of Americans. Through many generations Raggedy Ann and Andy and their stories have been shared between parents and children and grandparents and grandchildren. This new collection combines those stories of adventure, friendship, and devotion in one volume that begs to be read aloud!

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.

Mr. Twee Deedle, Johnny Gruelle’s masterpiece, unjustly forgotten by history and never before reprinted since its first appearance in America’s newspapers from 1911 to 1914. The title character in the Sunday color page, Mr. Twee Deedle, is a magical wood sprite who befriends the strip’s two human children, Dickie and Dolly. Gruelle depicted a charming, fantastical child’s world, filled with light whimsy and outlandish surrealism. The artwork is among the most stunning ever to grace an Amercian newspaper page, and Gruelle’s painterly color makes every page look like it was created on a canvas. Mr. Twee Deedle stands as a bizarre time-warp: at a time when most children’s literature and kids’ comic strips were somewhat violent or starkly moralistic (the Brothers Grimm; the Katzenjammer Kids; and even Little Nemo itself, which often depicted nightmares, fears, and dangers), Twee Deedle was sensitive and whimsical. Instead of stark moralizing, it presented gentle lessons. It reads today like a work for the 21st century… indeed for all times, all ages.

Raggedy Ann and Andy join forces with their friend the Camel to find Babette, the doll missing from the nursery. Full color.

Raggedy Ann tales, written and drawn by Johnny Gruelle, have been entertaining children since 1918. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality, colour editions, using the original text and artwork so these works can delight another generation of children.