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    Raggedy Ann in the Deep Deep Woods - Illustrated by Johnny Gruelle
    Raggedy Ann in the Deep Deep Woods - Illustrated by Johnny Gruelle
    Raggedy Ann in the Deep Deep Woods - Illustrated by Johnny Gruelle
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    Raggedy Ann in the Deep Deep Woods - Illustrated by Johnny Gruelle

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    ‘Raggedy Ann in the Deep Deep Woods’ 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.

    Raggedy Ann tales have been entertaining children since 1918. 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
    ISBN9781473384361
    Raggedy Ann in the Deep Deep Woods - 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 in the Deep Deep Woods - Illustrated by Johnny Gruelle - Johnny Gruelle

      THE FIRST STORY

      A WISHING PEBBLE PICNIC

      RAGGEDY ANN and Raggedy Andy were sitting under a tree in the deep, deep woods, filled with fairies ’n’ everything, drinking a glass of soda water through two straws. It was a very nice glass of soda water for it had come to them through a wish Raggedy Ann had made to find out if her Wishing Pebble was inside her rag body where she would not lose it. And I guess you know that a glass of magical soda water is better—if that is possible—than the best soda water you can ever buy in the stores.

      And Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy were so happy, and they were so busy laughing and talking and enjoying the soda water that they did not know anyone was in back of them, until someone spoke in a very, very gruff voice, "What are you doing there?"

      Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy both jumped to their feet so suddenly that they overturned the glass of soda water.

      Now see what you made us do! Raggedy Ann said to the queer little creature standing laughing at them.

      Why! I didn’t spill the glass of water, he said.

      I know you didn’t! said Raggedy Ann. But it was impolite to speak so loud right in back of us when we did not even know you were there. And besides, it wasn’t a glass of water. It was SODA WATER!

      Was it good? the queer little creature asked.

      Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy looked at each other in surprise. Is it possible that you have never, never tasted ice cream sodas, Mister, Mister What-ever-your-name-is?

      My name is Skeezer, the queer little creature said, and then added, No, I have never, never tasted ice cream soda water.

      Then you sit right there, said Raggedy Ann. And, Raggedy Andy, you sit right here, and close your eyes, everybody, and count three, while I wish for us each to have a glass of ice cream soda water!

      My! Isn’t it cold! exclaimed Skeezer as he felt the glass of ice cream soda water in his hands.

      Just you taste it, said Raggedy Andy. Then you’ll know how good it is.

      Is it really good? a little voice behind Skeezer asked, and the Raggedys saw Scootie Squirrel coming down the tree.

      Mmm, Skeezer replied to Scootie Squirrel, just you taste it, Scootie!

      I’ll wish for Scootie to have a glass, too, said Raggedy Ann. And then, as other little woodland creatures came up and looked at the glasses of soda water with longing in their bright little eyes, Raggedy Ann wished for a glass of soda water for each one of them, too.

      There was Charlie Chipmunk, Mrs. Reta Rabbit and the two little Bunny-rabbit twins, and there was Wallace Woodpecker and Winnie Woodpecker and Pauline Porcupine, and Henry and Henrietta Hedgehog and a lot of little Cheepybirds. None of them had ever tasted ice cream soda water before, and they laughed and chattered and twittered with happiness while they ate it.

      It’s just like a nice picnic! cried Mrs. Reta Rabbit as she put bibs on the Bunny-rabbit twins so the strawberry sodas would not soil their pretty little bunnykin waists.

      Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy laughed and had as much fun as anyone there, for, by giving happiness to everyone, they filled their little cotton stuffed bodies with something like a glow of warm sunshine and added to their own pleasure.

      Let’s make it a real-for-sure, great, big, large picnic and invite all the creatures of the deep, deep woods, suggested Raggedy Andy.

      So Charlie Chipmunk ran, and Wallie Woodpecker flew through the woods and invited everyone they met. In a very short time, there were hundreds of little woodland creatures sitting around Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy enjoying ice cream sodas. And when they had had all the soda water they wished, Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy let each one wish for something he wanted most and then Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy wished that each little woodland creature’s wish would come true. So after the picnic, the deep, deep woods, filled with fairies ’n’ everything rang with the songs and merry chatter of the happy little woodland creatures.

      When the last little creature had run away with his present, Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy smiled into each other’s shoe button eyes, but they never said a word. After giving so much happiness to others, it seemed to the Raggedys as if they were being held in a loving hug of dear Mother Nature, and this made them too happy to talk.

      THE SECOND STORY

      THE FAIRY RING

      HOW pleasant it is to walk through the deep, deep woods and hear and see fairies ’n’ everything all about you as you go. On every side the rippling melodies from the pretty birds greet your ears and beautiful flowers nod to you as you pass. Truly it is very, very pleasant. And so Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy found it as they wandered through the deep, deep woods, filled with fairies ’n’ everything.

      Little sparkling eyes peeped out at them from behind ferns and flowers and timid little woodland creatures scampered in front of them as they walked along. But Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy did not frighten any of the woodland creatures they met. No indeed! There is a certain magic in the deep, deep woods which tells each and every little creature when one who is kindly of heart passes. And when this whisper of magic says, Do not be afraid, for this is a friendly heart! the little woodland folk know that the magic whisper is true and whoever is passing is a friend.

      If Raggedy Andy had had a candy heart like Raggedy Ann’s, perhaps it would have felt just as warm with pleasure, but Raggedy Andy enjoyed the deep, deep woods just the same. And when one of the little woodsfolk came up and sniffed at Raggedy Andy’s cotton stuffed legs, Raggedy Andy gave the little creature a soft, raggedy hug.

      Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy stopped at a great big tree

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