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The Raggedy Ann Story

on January 27, 2010 – 5:05 pm

Raggedy AnnAn illustrated story of Raggedy Ann, a favorite childhood character who has charmed young children for ninety years.  This mischievous rag doll and her enchanting toy friends were introduced to young readers in 1918 by author Johnny Gruelle (1880-1938). Gruelle based his main character on a real rag doll that belonged to his mother. The doll was found in an attic trunk by Gruelle’s daughter, Marcella. It is said that the doll had no face, so, it was her Dad who put the famous black eyes, red triangle nose, and separated mouth on the original doll and, Grandma made a new dress. See all the books here.

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