Raggedy Ann Stories (version 2)

The book that introduced one of the most beloved characters in children's literature began as a father's gift to his daughter. Johnny Gruelle created Raggedy Ann for Marcella, drawing that unmistakable eternally smiling face on a soft rag doll, and the character would go on to inspire a line of dolls and stories that have enchanted generations since 1915. These tales follow the adventurous Raggedy Ann as she comes to life when the house is quiet, befriending the other toys and embarking on gentle escapades full of kindness and wonder. What makes these stories endure is their pure, uncomplicated joy. There's no darkness here, only the magic of imagination and the warmth of friendship between toys who love and protect one another. Parents reading these stories to children are passing down a tradition that began with a father's love and a daughter's laughter.