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    Raggedy Ann and Betsy Bonnet String - Illustrated by Johnny Gruelle
    Raggedy Ann and Betsy Bonnet String - Illustrated by Johnny Gruelle
    Raggedy Ann and Betsy Bonnet String - Illustrated by Johnny Gruelle
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    Raggedy Ann and Betsy Bonnet String - Illustrated by Johnny Gruelle

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    Raggedy Ann tales, written and drawn by Johnny Gruelle, have been entertaining children since 1918. 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. Pook Press celebrates the great ‘Golden Age of Illustration‘ in children’s classics and fairy tales – a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage Golden Age illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight once again.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRead Books Ltd.
    Release dateApr 16, 2013
    ISBN9781473384354
    Raggedy Ann and Betsy Bonnet String - Illustrated by Johnny Gruelle
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    Johnny Gruelle

    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.

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      Raggedy Ann and Betsy Bonnet String - Illustrated by Johnny Gruelle - Johnny Gruelle

      Chapter One

      THE Deep, Deep Woods is a wonderful place. To Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy who were both quiet and kindly rag dolls there were many interesting things to do and see and hear.

      The creatures living in the Deep Woods know whether or not you are a friend. And when they find that you are friendly, they will come right up to you and are not the least bit afraid.

      Perhaps the Wind Fairies whisper to the little creatures of the Deep, Deep Woods and tell them if you are a friend or not. Anyway the cunning little wood folk know.

      And, since Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy were always kindly, they saw many fairies, gnomes, elves, and all the animals and birds that lived in the Deep Woods.

      Sometimes the Raggedys could hear the singing of the fairies, but, look as hard as they could with their shoe button eyes, they could not see them; at other times they saw the fairies as plain as could be.

      One day, when Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy were walking down the broad path through the Deep Woods, they came to a tiny path leading into a clump of small cedar trees. They followed this tiny path and came upon the prettiest little house and on the front gate was a neat little sign that said, NED GNOME’S HOME—COME IN!

      The Raggedys were pleased to see who lived here for they knew Ned Gnome very well. Although they had seen him many times they never knew just where he lived.

      They lifted the latch of the gate and called, Yoo hoo! but there was no answer. On the front door they found a card which said, Will be back soon, please wait!

      While the dolls were making up their minds to wait or not they heard a voice say, Well, Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy, I am happy to see you! It was Ned Gnome himself.

      Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy shook hands with Ned Gnome and they all sat down in the comfortable little rocking chairs on the front porch and Raggedy Andy asked Ned Gnome just what the busy little gnomes did in the Deep, Deep Woods.

      Raggedys! Ned Gnome replied, "Gnomes are so old I’ll bet none of us could tell how old we really are and all the long time we have lived in the Deep Woods, we have taken care of little woodland creatures that need help.

      For, you know, Ned Gnome explained, "All who come into the Deep Woods are not as kindly as you. Very often they injure little woodland creatures, then the gnomes take care of the little fellows and help them to get well.

      In the winter time we keep many of the woodland creatures in our caves and our hollow trees until warm weather comes.

      It must make you very happy to be so kindly! said Raggedy Ann.

      Ned Gnome reached over and gave Raggedy Ann a friendly pat. Don’t you try to fool me, Raggedy Ann! he laughed. I know just how kindly you and Raggedy Andy are. That is why everyone loves you. And you know that when one does a kindly generous deed for another he always receives more happiness than he gives.

      That is why everyone should always try to make others about him happy! Ned Gnome continued, For, wherever we look, we find someone who needs a helping hand and with each kind deed we receive that much more happiness ourselves!

      So many people do things without thinking of what may come afterward! Ned Gnome said.

      Just what do you mean, Ned Gnome? Raggedy Ann asked.

      Well! answered Ned Gnome, What happens when a man with a ‘Bang Gun’ or a boy with a ‘Sling Shot’ comes here and shoots any of the woodland creatures? Does the man or boy stop to think of the other members of the woodland creature’s family? No, indeed! If he did, he would feel so sorry he would never, never do it again!

      I know it! Raggedy Ann replied, It is as if some great giant would go to a city and carry off a lot of people. Then those who were left without mamas or daddys would grieve and feel as sorry as the woodland creatures when they lose some of their dear ones!

      Just as Raggedy Ann finished they all heard a loud BANG!

      The Raggedys and Ned Gnome ran and peeped from under the small cedar trees. As they looked, a man dropped his Bang Gun and ran howling away.

      The three friends ran to where the man had dropped his gun, and there on the ground sat Reginald Redsquirrel holding up one foot and looking very sad. Ned Gnome took from his pocket a bottle of magic medicine and put a few drops on Reginald’s paw.

      Oh, thank you! Thank you! Reginald said. You do not know how much my foot hurt and now the pain is all gone. I was just climbing that tree when I heard a loud BANG! and I was knocked right down to the ground. The man was just about to hit me with a stick when the Hornet Soldiers flew down and started to sting him.

      We saw him run! Ned Gnome said as he hid

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