Johnny Gruelle Raggedy Ann's Wishing Pebble - Written & Illustrated by Johnny in White

Raggedy Anns Wishing Pebble is written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle. Gruelle (1880 1930), was an American artist and political cartoonist, as well as a childrens 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 handmade 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 muchloved childrens series went from strength to strength. Sought after by collectors, this reprinted edition showcases Gruelles original text, further enhanced by his wonderful colour drawings, in order that the two may be fully appreciated by young and old alike. | Johnny Gruelle Raggedy Ann's Wishing Pebble - Written & Illustrated by Johnny in White