Raggedy Ann in the Deep Deep Woods: Classic Edition

Raggedy Ann and Andy

by Johnny Gruelle

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.

Genres: Childrens, Classics, Fantasy

104 pages, Hardcover

First published April 16, 1930

About the author

Johnny Gruelle was an American artist, political cartoonist, children's book author and illustrator (and even songwriter). He is known as the creator of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy. He had such confidence in his design that often he would create the final ink work without first sketching in pencil.


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Reviews

[Wreade1872 · Rating 1 out of 5]

Awful... just awful and no i don't care if i'm being mean ;) . I somehow gave the first of these books 4 stars. That one had a sort of Toy Story vibe to it, there were some humans about and at least some minor elements of jeopardy.
This time however there is nothing to mitigate the tweeness. I mean the tellytubbies are more hardcore than this lot... probably more educational too :P . I did actually give it an extra star for some of its animal characters, even if the information about them was about as reliable as the the Just So Stories :P . However i took the star back due to the terrible repetitiveness of the tales. It became almost Scooby-doo-esque with almost every story ending the same way, except everyone has cake and soda-water instead of arresting the old creepy guy :) .

[Joy Gerbode · Rating 5 out of 5]

These are delightful fantasy stories for children ... with wonderful language, and beautiful lessons of kindness and helpfulness. I especially loved the repetition of the phrase "in the deep, deep woods, filled with fairies 'n' everything" ... I enjoyed the button-holes that could be carried in a pocket, and then made holes in fox's suit... all the whimsical things and all the fun, and funny, characters. Just a wonderful reading experience!

Jan 2019 ... a delightful re-read. I enjoyed it so much this time through. The stories are all positive lessons, such as "be kind", "be generous" and "treat others the way YOU want to be treated". The characters are all so delightful, and from the animal kingdom except for Raggedy Ann and Andy, who are quite magical. All fun, light, and very uplifting.

[Tamara Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVE Raggedy Ann. this was the 1st 'novel' in the series that i read. fell in love with reading about her & not jjust loving them as my 1st dolls. :')

[Wetdryvac · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent art, decent writing, and politely? A product of its time.

[Minnie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found a copy of this while out thrifting and the art is what drew me in. The story itself is rather blah.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

(Different edition, obviously, printed in the '60s or '70s.)

[Cicely · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charming

[R.L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a favorite book from childhood that I found on Amazon. Great story to read aloud for little ones.

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Of all of the Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy Books by Johnny Gruelle, this is my second favorite!