Raggedy ann and andy

If I remember correctly, my first Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls had bright red or orange yarn hair which stood out from their heads.  They had blue outfits with red and white striped legs.  I took them everywhere, dragging them by their arms.  They gave me quite a bit of joy as a child.  I'm pretty sure if a similar one crosses my path in the future, it would be very hard to not buy it!  

1980's Raggedy Ann and Andy Dolls from Hasbro/Playskool. Via RaggedyAnnRaggedyAndyDolls.com

However, I tend to drool more over the vintage books about the droopy dolls then the acutal dolls themselves.  Johhny Gruelle first published his Raggedy Ann book in 1918.  Gruelle was a cartoonist, illustrator and author.  There is quite a bit of legend surrounding the creation of Raggedy Ann.  The basic story line is his daughter found an old ragdoll which he transformed into Raggedy Ann. A couple of years later he introduced Raggedy Andy into the story line.  

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​This book is just Raggedy Andy Stories where the little rag brother of Raggedy Ann is introduced.  It is copyrighted in 1920 and is one of Volland's Happy Children Books.  

There is a vast array of Raggedy Ann and Andy Books available.  You can find just Raggedy Ann stories or just Raggedy Andy Stories along with books with both of them in it.  

This book is just Raggedy Ann stories.  It is a hardcover book with a dust jacket.  There is no publication date inside the book, but was published by M.A. Donahue and Company.  

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Whatever Raggedy Ann and Andy book you choose to read, it will definately bring joy and spark your imagination!!  Let me know what your favorite Raggedy Ann book is!  

Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees Vintage Children's Book

$18.00

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Raggedy Ann and the Tagalong Present Vintage Tell A Tale Book

$5.00

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Sources:

1. Raggedys by Diane 
2. Raggedy Land  
3. National Toy Hall of Fame