Author Page for Johnny Gruelle
Johnny Gruelle (December 24, 1880 – January 8, 1938) was an American artist, political cartoonist, children’s book author and illustrator (and even songwriter). He is known as the creator of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy.
Little Thumkin’s Good Deed
Thumbkin’s repays a kindness and it makes him feel really good.
By Johnny Gruelle
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Classic, Illustrated, Original Animals: Bird, Lark Reading time: 05 - 10 mins, 10 - 15 minsThe Twin Sisters
Two twins look very alike but are very different on the inside. When they decide to switch places, things happen for the better.
By Johnny Gruelle
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Classic, Illustrated, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 minsHow Johnny Cricket Saw Santa Claus
Johnny and his family move to their winter home inside a chimney. On a certain special night, someone comes down the chimney to fill stockings for the children.
By Johnny Gruelle
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Christmas, Classic, Illustrated, Original Animals: Cricket Reading time: 05 - 10 minsSally Migrundy
Sally Migrundy lives happily in the Whispering Forest. One day, she receives an unexpected message in a bottle that comes floating down the stream and decides to send a message of her own.
By Johnny Gruelle
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Classic, Illustrated, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 mins, 10 - 15 minsThe Old, Rough Stone and the Gnarled Tree
An old stone is annoyed when a tree takes root beside him.
By Johnny Gruelle
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Classic, Illustrated, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 minsMr. and Mrs. Thumbkins
Mr. Thumbkins is very worried as Mrs. Thumbkins has disappeared!
By Johnny Gruelle
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Classic, Illustrated, Original Animals: Grasshopper Reading time: 01 - 05 minsThe Fairy Ring
An old man can’t get any money for playing his violin. When finally an old woman leaves something in his tin cup, at first he is disappointed it’s not money, but it turns out to be something more special.
By Johnny Gruelle
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to12 Tags: Classic, Illustrated, Original Reading time: 05 - 10 minsCrow Talk
Dickie takes something from his little Granny that makes him able to understand crows talking. Things get exciting when he hears them talk about a box in the meadow full of nice things.
By Johnny Gruelle
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Classic, Illustrated, Original Animals: Bird, Crow Reading time: 05 - 10 minsGrandfather Skeeter-Hawk’s Story
Three bugs listen to a dragon-fly tell them the story of how catfish got their flat heads.
By Johnny Gruelle
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Classic, Illustrated, Original Animals: Catfish, Dragonfly, Elk, Fish, Grasshopper, Ladybird Reading time: 01 - 05 mins, 05 - 10 minsRecipe for a Happy Day
Marjorie is cross after getting out of bed the wrong way, but a friendly elf tells her the secret to having a happy day.
By Johnny Gruelle
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Classic, Illustrated, Original Reading time: 01 - 05 mins, 05 - 10 minsThe Happy Rattle
Timothy Toad asks Willie Woodchuck what he is making and soon everyone is getting involved.
By Johnny Gruelle
Age range: 3 to 5, 6 to 8 Tags: Classic, Illustrated, Original Animals: Bee, Owl, Snake, Toad, Woodchuck, Woodpecker Reading time: 01 - 05 mins, 05 - 10 minsThe Three Little Gnomes
Three gnomes find a lost boy and try to help him find his way home.