Raggedy Andy Stories

Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Raggedy Ann with this brand-new edition of her brother’s classic stories written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle!

When Raggedy Andy arrives in the mail at Marcella’s father’s office, he shows off his cheery smile and waits excitedly to reunite with his sister, Raggedy Ann. After a warm welcome from the other dolls, Raggedy Andy continues the fun with a dance, pillow fights, encounters with Santa Claus, and more!

Just in time for Raggedy Ann’s 100th birthday, these beloved original stories about Raggedy Ann’s brother, Andy, are sure to delight fans young and old.

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 es. Raggedy Ann, heroine of the first book, was the 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 vision of childhood. Overwork and copyright disputes led to his untimely death in 1938.
The Gruelle family -- Johnny's widow, Myrtle, and sons Worth and Richard -- soon created the Johnny Gruelle Co., which carries on his work. Today Worth and his own son, Kim, run the Last Great Co.® in Cashiers, North Carolina, and still have a hand in overseeing Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, books, and related products.