{"product_id":"9781473359888","title":"Raggedy Ann and the Laughing Brook - Illustrated by Johnny Gruelle","description":"'Raggedy Ann and the Laughing Brook' 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. The books of 'The Raggedy Ann Series' all feature their central protagonist, with red yarn for hair and a triangle nose - charting her considerable adventures. Gruelle created Raggedy Ann 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.","brand":"Read Books Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47129707610352,"sku":"9781473359888","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781473359888_p0.jpg?v=1763600565","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781473359888","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}