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Raggedy Ann Stories (version 2)

Raggedy Ann Stories (version 2)

By: Johnny Gruelle
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Discover the enchanting world that began with a simple gift—a rag doll named Raggedy Ann, brought to life by the imagination of Johnny Gruelle. Inspired by his daughter, Marcella, who cherished this doll with its charming, eternal smile, Gruelle crafted the beloved Raggedy Ann Stories. These tales, accompanied by their own Raggedy Ann doll, captured the hearts of children everywhere. Though Marcellas life was tragically cut short at just 13 due to complications from a smallpox vaccine, her spirit lived on through Gruelles whimsical stories of adventure and friendship. (description by Zachary Brewster-Geisz)Copyright Fiction Classics Art Literary History & Criticism Literature & Fiction
Episodes
  • 013 - Raggedy Ann's New Sisters
    Feb 19 2026
    Discover the enchanting world that began with a simple gift—a rag doll named Raggedy Ann, brought to life by the imagination of Johnny Gruelle. Inspired by his daughter, Marcella, who cherished this doll with its charming, eternal smile, Gruelle crafted the beloved Raggedy Ann Stories. These tales, accompanied by their own Raggedy Ann doll, captured the hearts of children everywhere. Though Marcellas life was tragically cut short at just 13 due to complications from a smallpox vaccine, her spirit lived on through Gruelles whimsical stories of adventure and friendship. (description by Zachary Brewster-Geisz)
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    10 mins
  • 012 - Raggedy Ann and the Mouse
    Feb 19 2026
    Discover the enchanting world that began with a simple gift—a rag doll named Raggedy Ann, brought to life by the imagination of Johnny Gruelle. Inspired by his daughter, Marcella, who cherished this doll with its charming, eternal smile, Gruelle crafted the beloved Raggedy Ann Stories. These tales, accompanied by their own Raggedy Ann doll, captured the hearts of children everywhere. Though Marcellas life was tragically cut short at just 13 due to complications from a smallpox vaccine, her spirit lived on through Gruelles whimsical stories of adventure and friendship. (description by Zachary Brewster-Geisz)
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    9 mins
  • 011 - Raggedy Ann and the Chickens
    Feb 19 2026
    Discover the enchanting world that began with a simple gift—a rag doll named Raggedy Ann, brought to life by the imagination of Johnny Gruelle. Inspired by his daughter, Marcella, who cherished this doll with its charming, eternal smile, Gruelle crafted the beloved Raggedy Ann Stories. These tales, accompanied by their own Raggedy Ann doll, captured the hearts of children everywhere. Though Marcellas life was tragically cut short at just 13 due to complications from a smallpox vaccine, her spirit lived on through Gruelles whimsical stories of adventure and friendship. (description by Zachary Brewster-Geisz)
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    10 mins
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