(4) K-3 Illustrated by Jan Palmer. Five previously published adaptations of Gruelle's Raggedy Ann stories, including "How Raggedy Ann Got Her Candy Heart" and "Raggedy Ann's Wishing Pebble," are collected here in one volume. Pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations of old-fashioned scenes accompany the texts, and they match the stories' dated feel without being overly cloying. This treasury may have sentimental appeal for nostalgic adults.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) 4-6 These 100th-anniversary paper-over-board editions feature newly designed covers but are otherwise unchanged from the 1993 editions. A sentimental collection of stories about a young girl's favorite dolls, these volumes may be worthwhile for collectors (Raggedy Ann contains some racist stereotypes). The delicate watercolors are carefully reproduced in their original form. A brief biography of Gruelle by his granddaughter is included. Review covers these titles: Raggedy Andy Stories and Raggedy Ann Stories.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) 4-6 These 100th-anniversary paper-over-board editions feature newly designed covers but are otherwise unchanged from the 1993 editions. A sentimental collection of stories about a young girl's favorite dolls, these volumes may be worthwhile for collectors (Raggedy Ann contains some racist stereotypes). The delicate watercolors are carefully reproduced in their original form. A brief biography of Gruelle by his granddaughter is included. Review covers these titles: Raggedy Andy Stories and Raggedy Ann Stories.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) 1-3 In this facsimile reissue of one of the Raggedy Ann and Andy adventure stories, the dolls, with the help of a lucky penny, help a lost prince regain his throne. There are various quests and encounters with the likes of King Growch, Wanda-the-witch, and a creature called the Snarlyboodly. Gruelle's playful, magical world is ably evoked in his distinctive, cartoonlike color illustrations, scattered liberally throughout.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) 1-3 Raggedy Ann and Andy have more vintage adventures in the deep, deep woods. Whether natural history (how the flying squirrel can fly) or moral lessons (Pickledilly learns the virtues of a clean face), the stories are filled with the Raggedys' kindness to others and are illustrated with Gruelle's own whimsical color art. More fluffy and sweet than other Gruelle stories, these will still be welcomed by collectors.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) 1-3 While visiting Mr. and Mrs. Cookie, Raggedy Ann and Andy, along with Little Weakie, the Snitznoodle, and the Hungry Howloon, have a running battle with Hookie-the-Goblin, who captures the dolls' friends or steals their things until the Raggedys go to get them back. Although the literary diet is unrelieved sugar, Gruelle's imagination will fascinate young readers, as will his fanciful color illustrations.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(3) 1-3 Raggedy Ann and Andy set out to rescue the stolen French doll, joined by (among others) the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees. The action is imaginative and lighthearted and employs a ridiculous logic. This edition closely matches the original typeface and has the original color art, restored.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Jan Palmer. In this adaptation of a 1925 story, Raggedy Ann and Andy find a wishing pebble, only to have it stolen by the nasty Minky for his own selfish use. Minky soon learns that the pebble "only brings good things when you wish for something nice for others." The watercolor and ink illustrations are true to the (appropriately) dated feel of the story without being overly cloying. This sentimental story will appeal to collectors.

Reviewer: Susan Halperin

(4) 1-3 Gruelle wrote this story in memory of his daughter Marcella, who died young. Raggedy Ann, Raggedy Andy, and friends romp on the beach, get lost on a sailboat, and have other adventures while Marcella is sleeping or isn't around. The old-fashioned charm and sentimentality of the text and illustrations may no longer appeal to a wide readership, but children certain that toys lead lives of their own will welcome this book.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Jan Palmer. In this adaptation of a 1942 story, Raggedy Ann and Andy help a kindhearted police officer capture a wicked magician who has been harrassing Mr. and Mrs. Hooligooly for their magic cooking stick. After they reform the magician, he understands the value of friendship. Sweet, dated-looking watercolor and ink illustrations complete this sentimental package with appeal for collectors.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) K-3 My First Raggedy Ann series. Illustrated by Jan Palmer. Pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations of old-fashioned scenes accompany these large-sized picture-book adaptations of Gruelle's original stories. In Candy Heart, Raggedy Ann flies from the tail of a kite, falls in a bucket of paint, and is cleaned up by a friendly house painter; in Wrinkled Knees, Raggedy Ann and Andy save their friend Babette from pirates. Both stories are sentimental but may have appeal for collectors.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) K-3 My First Raggedy Ann series. Illustrated by Jan Palmer. Pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations of old-fashioned scenes accompany these large-sized picture-book adaptations of Gruelle's original stories. In Candy Heart, Raggedy Ann flies from the tail of a kite, falls in a bucket of paint, and is cleaned up by a friendly house painter; in Wrinkled Knees, Raggedy Ann and Andy save their friend Babette from pirates. Both stories are sentimental but may have appeal for collectors.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) 4-6 Books of Wonder series. In this book first published in 1922 by the creator of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy, siblings Johnny and Janey build a flying machine that takes them to the side of the moon called Noom (moon spelled backwards). Charming but old-fashioned, the fantasy may have limited appeal. Illustrated with whimsical full-color plates and black-and-white drawings.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.