Raggedy Andy Stories - Couverture rigide

Gruelle, Johnny

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0899666183 ISBN 13 : 9780899666181

Editeur : Buccaneer Books, 1987

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Gainsville, Florida, Johnny Gruelle, JC are of P. F. VoU and Company. Chicago, 111. DearJ ohnny: WHEN I saw your Raggedy A nn books and dolls in a store near here, I went right in and bought one of each, and when I had read your introduction toR aggedy A nn I went right up to an old trunk in my own attic and brought down the doll I am sending you with this letter. This doll belonged to my mother and she played with it when a little girl. She treasured it highly, I know, for she kept it until I came and then she gave it to me. The fun that we two have had together I cannot begin to tell you, but often, like the little boy who went out into the garden to eat worms when all the world seemed blue and clouded, this doll and I went out under the arbor and had our little cry together. I can still feel its soft rag arms (as I used to imagine) about me, and hear the words of comfort (also imaginary) that were whispered in my ear. As you say in your Raggedy A nn book, Fairyland must be filled with rag dolls, soft loppy rag dolls who go through all the beautiful adventures found there, nestling in the crook of a dimpled arm.
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Présentation de l'éditeur :

John Barton Gruelle was an American artist, political cartoonist, children’s book author and illustrator (and even songwriter). He is known as the creator of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy. He had such confidence in his design that often he would create the final ink work without first sketching in pencil. Raggedy Andy arrives in the mail at Marcella’s father’s office, displays his cheery smile, and is eagerly reunited with his sister, Raggedy Ann. After a warm welcome from the other dolls, Raggedy Andy adds to their fun with a dance, a pillow fight, and a taffy pull. His merry escapades frequently show his generosity in helping others, as he bravely ventures into the gutter to find the penny dolls, “cures” the French doll, and encourages the wooden horse. An unforgettable American classic and one of the most beautiful and lovingly created illustrated books in the history of children’s literature. Handmade, written and illustrated for Johnny Gruelle’s daughter Marcella, this book is a living memorial of a father’s love and a daughter’s joy. Marcella passed away when she was only thirteen, but the clever and charming stories her father wrote for her live on.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Buccaneer Books
• Date d'édition: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0899666183
• ISBN 13: 9780899666181
• Reliure: Relié