Raggedy Ann's Lucky Pennies - Illustrated By Johnny Gruelle

Raggedy Ann's Lucky Pennies' 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. 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.

• • Author: Johnny Gruelle
• • Publisher: Pook Press
• • Publication Date: Nov 18, 2014
• • Number of Pages: 96 pages
• • Language: English
• • Binding: Paperback
• • ISBN-10: 1473320992
• • ISBN-13: 9781473320994