Although the Raggedy
Ann books were successful, the dolls became more popular. The
earliest dolls are marked with the patent date of September 7, 1915,
on their back torso. A sequel to the first book, Raggedy Andy
Stories (1920), introduced the character of her brother, Raggedy
Andy, dressed in sailor suit and hat.
Gruelle wrote and
illustrated a series of books until his death in 1938; many more
books were released and credited to Johnny Gruelle after his death,
regardless of who actually wrote and illustrated them. Typically at
the end of the story, after an exciting adventure or wonderful
journey, Raggedy Ann and her friends learned a small but valuable
lesson on life. From the days of her discovery by the real Marcella,
the little rag doll with the red-yarn hair has inspired timeless
tales and colorful pictures and has stirred the imaginations of
millions of young readers all over the world.
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Raggedy Ann Stories (1918) written and
illustrated by Johnny Gruelle
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Raggedy Andy Stories (1920) written and
illustrated by Johnny Gruelle
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Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Camel with the
Wrinkled Knees (1924) by Johnny Gruelle
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Raggedy Andy's Number Book (1924) written
and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle
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Raggedy Ann's Wishing Pebble (1925) by
Johnny Gruelle
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Raggedy Ann's Alphabet Book (1925) by
Johnny Gruelle
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Beloved Belindy (1926) written and
illustrated by Johnny Gruelle
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The Paper Dragon: A Raggedy Ann Adventure (1926) by Johnny Gruelle
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Wooden Willie (1927) written and
illustrated by Johnny Gruelle
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Raggedy Ann's Fairy Stories (1928)
written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle
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Raggedy Ann's Magical Wishes (1928)
written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle
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Marcella: A Raggedy Ann Story (1929) by
Johnny Gruelle
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Raggedy Ann in the Deep Deep Woods (1930)
written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle
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Raggedy Ann's Sunny Songs (1930) words
and illustrations by Johnny Gruelle, music by Will Woodin
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Raggedy Ann in Cookie Land (1931) by
Johnny Gruelle
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Raggedy Ann's Lucky Pennies (1932) by
Johnny Gruelle
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Raggedy Ann in the Golden Meadow (1935)
by Johnny Gruelle
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Raggedy Ann and the Left-Handed Safety Pin (1935)
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Raggedy Ann's Joyful Songs (1937) words
and illustrations by Johnny Gruelle, music by Chas. Miller
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Raggedy Ann in the Magic Book (1939)
written by Johnny Gruelle, illustrated by Worth Gruelle
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Raggedy Ann and the Laughing Brook (1940)
by Johnny Gruelle
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Raggedy Ann and the Golden Butterfly (1940) by Johnny Gruelle
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Raggedy Ann and the Hoppy Toad (1940)
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Raggedy Ann Helps Grandpa Hoppergrass (1940) by Johnny Gruelle
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Raggedy Ann Goes Sailing (1941)
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Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Nice Fat
Policeman (1942) by Johnny Gruelle
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Raggedy Ann and Betsy Bonnet String (1943) by Johnny Gruelle
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Raggedy Ann and Andy (1944)
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Raggedy Ann in the Snow White Castle (1946)
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Raggedy Ann's Adventures (1947)
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Raggedy Ann and the Slippery Slide (1947)
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Ragged Ann's Mystery (1947)
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Raggedy Ann and Marcella's First Day At
School (1952)
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Raggedy Ann's Merriest Christmas (1952)
by Johnny Gruelle
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Raggedy Andy's Surprise (1953)
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Raggedy Ann's Tea Party (1954)
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Raggedy Ann's Secret (1959)
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Raggedy Ann and the Golden Ring (1961)
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Raggedy Ann and the Hobby Horse (1961) by
Johnny Gruelle
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Raggedy Ann and the Happy Meadow (1962)
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Raggedy Ann and the Wonderful Witch (1961)
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Raggedy Ann and the Tagalong Present (1971)
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Raggedy Andy's Treasure Hunt (1973)
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Raggedy Ann's Cooking School (1974)
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Raggedy Granny Stories (1977) by Doris
Thorner Salzberg