| Orphant Annie Story Book - Illustrated by Johnny Gruelle Contributor(s): Gruelle, Johnny (Author), Gruelle, Johnny (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1473321077 ISBN-13: 9781473321076 Publisher: Pook Press OUR PRICE: $23.74 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction |
| Dewey: 398.2 |
| Physical Information: 0.26" H x 7" W x 10" (0.52 lbs) 94 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 'The Orphant Annie Story Book' 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. |