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.
This book would be great because I feel like it would give a connection to Toy Story. The only issue I do have with the book is the large amount of words on the pages making me think this book would be better for older children instead of younger children.
A very cute storybook that has Raggedy Ann and her brother Raggedy Andy and a couple of their friends (other dolls) along with the little girls puppy going on an adventure on the beach and sea. Ann and her doll friend has to be rescued when they drift out on a raft. This book also has an introduction of how Raggedy Ann stories came to be.
"This is so boring," sayeth my daughter...and, I have to agree. She picked it up at the library because she has the Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls my mom made me as a kid, but both of us could barely get through the virtual non-story.
Nice premise, but the storyline sometimes seems disconnected. I often get restless, as do 'my listeners', which I think is a function of it's length compared to the gentle, non- low-action pace. My girls enjoy it more than I do, however.
It's a sweet, old fashioned story. Raggedy Ann and Andy walk and talk when Marcella's not around. The puppy and the dolls are cute. It is a little long. Mostly recommended for a child with a beloved Raggedy Ann doll.
Perhaps the only reason that this book is a favorite is that I passed many wonderful evenings reading it to my oldest daughter. She's still young enough to be enchanted by it, but growing up quickly. Soon, very soon, I will not be able to read it to her as I once did.
Story about the classic siblings and their new pet. Illustrations took me back in time and it reminded me of the Raggedy Ann doll my grandmother made for me. :)