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Free printable Raggedy Ann and Andy coloring pages

Edit The Examiner 25 Apr 2016
American writer Johnny Gruelle told the Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy stories to entertain his sick little daughter, Marcella. She passed away in 1918 and Johnny Gruelle published them in memory of his beloved child ... You always know a genuine Johnny Gruelle Raggedy Ann and Andy doll by the red heart inscribed with "I Love You" sewn upon the doll's chest ... You can read the Johnny Gruelle Raggedy Ann and Andy stories on the link here....

Is Hello Barbie eavesdropping on your kids?

Edit CNN 04 Dec 2015
(CNN)Imaginary play is one of childhood's most deeply personal and important activities. Talking to and through their toys allows children the freedom to explore life, try on new roles and express their deepest hopes, fears and dreams ... Susan Linn ... 1 of 40 ... Johnny Gruelle, a newspaper cartoonist, wrote and illustrated "Raggedy Ann Stories" for publisher P.F ... Legend has it that Gruelle made up these stories to entertain his young daughter ... ....

Make a do-it-yourself Raggedy Ann and Andy couples costume for Halloween

Edit The Examiner 28 Oct 2015
Trick or treat as a pair of popular vintage dolls ... Raggedy Ann and her companion, Raggedy Andy, first made the scene in doll form in 1915, followed by a 1918 book, Raggedy Ann Stories, by American author Johnny Gruelle. Basing the stories on an old rag doll he found in his mother's attic, Gruelle apparently wrote and illustrated the Raggedy Ann and Andy tales for his own daughter Marcella, who was seriously ill ... 1. Raggedy Ann costume ... 2....

Make a do-it-yourself Raggedy Ann costume for Halloween

Edit The Examiner 05 Oct 2015
Raggedy Ann, a long-time favorite rag doll, is a perennially popular Halloween costume idea as well. From preschoolers to post-grads, girls of all ages love to dress up as this simple doll for costume parties, trick or treating, and Halloween holiday events. For nearly 100 years, Raggedy Ann Stories, by Johnny Gruelle, have captivated children’s imaginations, while the popular rag doll has comforted still more ... ....

Cole Closser’s “Black Rat”

Edit New Yorker 02 Sep 2015
“I’m one of those weirdos who gets nostalgic for times I never actually lived through,” Cole Closser, a cartoonist who’s known for his retro sensibility, says ... Prewar and war manga, specifically cheaper red-book manga by Suihō Tagawa or Sanpei Yoshimoto, Franco-Belgian old comics like Alain Saint-Ogan’s ‘Zig et Puce,’ old American comics by Johnny Gruelle, and also art brut stuff ... That was my way to get rid them.”... ....

Iconic doll Raggedy Ann celebrates 100th birthday next month

Edit The Examiner 27 Aug 2015
Known for hair made of red yarn and a triangle nose, Raggedy Ann was created in 1915 as a doll and introduced to the public in the 1918 Raggedy Ann Stories, the first in a series of children’s books featuring the character by American writer Johnny Gruelle ... “As Johnny Gruelle put it....

100th Anniversary Raggedy Ann and Andy Dolls

Edit About.com 28 Feb 2015
Johnny Gruelle created Raggedy Ann and Andy and stated, "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." Original Raggedy Ann dolls were handmade, and featured in a variety of books, animated shows and even served as the basis for a Broadway show....

Opinion: Why Lego is ruining our kids' imaginations

Edit CNN 01 Dec 2014
December 1, 2014 -- Updated 1321 GMT (2121 HKT). Ever wondered what modern toys looked like back in the day? Or perhaps wondering what your old favorites look like now? For example, the Rubik's Cube ... Barbie Fashionistas Doll by Mattel in 2013 ... circa 1930 ... Johnny Gruelle, a newspaper cartoonist, wrote and illustrated "Raggedy Ann Stories" for publisher P.F ... Legend has it that Gruelle made up these stories to entertain his young daughter ... 1....

Gables’ new manager: ‘I’m entrenched in this city’

Edit The Miami Herald 12 Nov 2014
A lot has changed for Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark over the past several years. After 20 years as the Coral Gables development director, she left in 2009 to become assistant city manager of Hollywood, and rose to that city’s top post in 2012 after two stints as interim manager. One thing remained the same, however. ... “I have changed and the city has changed ... In 1915, the author, Johnny Gruelle, wrote Raggedy Ann for his daughter, who was sick....

15 classic children's books even adults love

Edit CNN 21 Aug 2014
updated 11.03 AM EDT, Thu August 21, 2014. The most formative books may be those of your childhood. Dozens of Real Simple readers remember beloved children's books that turned them on to reading. They reveal why in their own words. "The Giving Tree," by Shel Silverstein. "As a child I loved the simple story and it has resonated with me more and more as an adult." — Samantha Sadler Layman ... Eastman ... "Raggedy Ann & Andy," by Johnny Gruelle....

BOOK REVIEW: ‘Perfect Nonsense’

Edit The Washington Times 01 May 2014
Facebook. Follow @washtimes. Do you agree with league commissioner Adam Silver that Clippers owner Donald Sterling should be banned for life from the NBA over his racist remarks?. View results. PERFECT NONSENSE. THE CHAOTIC COMICS AND GOOFY GAMES OF GEORGE CARLSON. Edited by Daniel F. Yezbick. Fantagraphics Books, $49.99, 320 pages ... Harvey ... Outcault (“The Yellow Kid,” “Buster Brown”) and Johnny Gruelle (“Mr ... Mr....
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