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    Raggedy Ann Stories (version 3)
    Raggedy Ann Stories (version 3)
    Raggedy Ann Stories (version 3)
    Audiobook1 hour

    Raggedy Ann Stories (version 3)

    Written by Johnny Gruelle

    Narrated by Phil Chenevert

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    About this audiobook

    As I write this, I have before me on my desk, propped up against the telephone, an old rag doll. Dear old Raggedy Ann!The same Raggedy Ann with which my mother played when a child.There she sits, a trifle loppy and loose-jointed, looking me squarely in the face in a straightforward, honest manner, a twinkle where her shoe-button eyes reflect the electric light.Evidently Raggedy has been to a "tea party" today, for her face is covered with chocolate.She smiles happily and continuously.True, she has been nibbled by mice, who have made nests out of the soft cotton with which she has been stuffed, but Raggedy smiled just as broadly when the mice nibbled at her, for her smile is painted on.What adventures you must have had, Raggedy!What joy and happiness you have brought into this world!And no matter what treatment you have received, how patient you have been!What lessons of kindness and fortitude you might teach could you but talk; you with your wisdom of fifty-nine years. No wonder Rag Dolls are the best beloved! You are so kindly, so patient, so lovable.The more you become torn, tattered and loose-jointed, Rag Dolls, the more you are loved by children.Who knows but that Fairyland is filled with old, lovable Rag Dolls—soft, loppy Rag Dolls who ride through all the wonders of Fairyland in the crook of dimpled arms, snuggling close to childish breasts within which beat hearts filled with eternal sunshine.So, to the millions of children and grown-ups who have loved a Rag Doll, I dedicate these stories of Raggedy Ann. - Summary by from introduction
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLibriVox
    Release dateAug 25, 2014
    Raggedy Ann Stories (version 3)
    Author

    Johnny Gruelle

    Johnny Gruelle was a newspaper man who began writing stories about Raggedy Ann at the turn of the century, in order to entertain his ailing daughter, Marcella. He wrote many stories about the rag doll and her brother Raggedy Andy, including two collections, Raggedy Ann Stories and Raggedy Andy Stories. Though Mr. Gruelle died in 1938, his legacy is continued by his family and the millions around the world who have been touched by his simple messages of love, respect, and friendship.

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