{"product_id":"raggedy-andy-goes-sailing-written-and-illustrated-by-johnny-gruelle-paperback","title":"Raggedy Andy Goes Sailing - Written and Illustrated by Johnny Gruelle - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohnny Gruelle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJohnny Gruelle\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Raggedy Andy Goes Sailing' 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. This text forms part of 'The Raggedy Andy Stories', a sequel to original 'Raggedy Ann Series.' Raggedy Andy was actually Raggedy Anne's brother, who (unlike his sister who was always attired in a dress and pinafore), dressed in a smart sailor suit and hat. Gruelle initially created the books 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.13 x 10 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 18, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42118144327815,"sku":"9781473320956","price":27.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/40041bccea68cfe209ec10a27a1099a2.webp?v=1732530786","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/raggedy-andy-goes-sailing-written-and-illustrated-by-johnny-gruelle-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}