Raggedy Ann and the Laughing Brook - Illustrated by Johnny Gruelle

Raggedy Ann and the Laughing Brook' is written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle. Gruelle (1880 - 1930) was an American artist and political cartoonist as well as a children's 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 hand-made 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 much-loved children's series went from strength to strength. Sought after by collectors this re-printed edition showcases Gruelle's original text further enhanced by his wonderful colour drawings in order that the two may be fully appreciated by young and old alike.This book forms part of our 'Pook Press' imprint celebrating the golden age of illustration in children's literature. We are working to republish these classic works in affordable high quality colour editions using the original text and artwork.