THE BOOK OF FRIENDLY FAIRIES - 15 Fantasy and Fairy stories for children. E-book. Formato PDF Johnny Gruelle   -  Abela Publishing, 2020  - 

'Friendly Fairies' was written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle (1880 - 1930). Gruelle was an American artist and political cartoonist, as well as a children's book illustrator and author. He is best known for introducing the world to 'Raggedy Ann’ and ‘Raggedy Andy’.   This particular book does not feature Raggedy Ann, instead presents fifteen unique fairy stories, including: 'The Three Little Gnomes', 'Mr and Mrs Thumbkins', 'The Wishbone', 'Tim Tim TamyTam,' 'A Change of Coats' plus many more. The 55+ colour illustrations by Gruelle will ensure that young minds will be captivated, if not by the stories, then by the illustrations. Together, the stories provide entertainment as well as moral lessons for young audiences; be kind to those you meet, always be generous, and help those who need it. Hard copy first editions are sought by collectors; this resurrected ebook showcases Gruelle's original text, which is further enhanced by his wonderful colour drawings, which in themselves have been made more vibrant, in order that the two may be fully appreciated by young and old alike. =============== KEYWORDS/TAGS: Book of Friendly Fairies, children’s book, color illustrations, Raggedy Ann, Raggedy Andy, captivated minds, vibrant, folklore, fairy tales, myths, legends, moral lessons, three, little gnomes, happy rattle, red, yellow, blue, recipe, happy day, grandfather,  skeeter hawk, crow talk, fairy ring, violin, mr. and mrs., thumbkins, old rough stone, gnarled tree, sally migrundy, johnny cricket, saw, santa claus, twin sisters, happy, grumpy, little thumbkin, good deed, wishbone, tim tim, tamytam, tammy-tam, change, coats, whisp, smoke, asleep, toadstool, mushroom, little prince, Wizzy Owl, Fuzzy Fox, wild boar, wounded bear, bunny rabbits, escape, hunting horn, Willie Woodchuck, whittle, Timothy Toad, Eddie Elf, Gerty Gartersnake, Wallie Woodpecker, Billie Bumblebee, Tilly Toad, grumpies, Marjorie, pretty brown eyes, Merry Chuckle, Make-Believe Land, Witchy Crosspatch, disagreeable, Bug Boys, Tommy Grasshopper, Johnny Cricket, Willy Ladybug, catfish, Skeeterhawk, beautiful fish, teeney, weeney bit, grandpa, grandma, attic, chest, fables, storyteller,

THE MAGICAL LAND OF NOOM - A Children's Fantasy Adventure. E-book. Formato PDF Johnny Gruelle   -  Abela Publishing, 2020  - 

The Magical Land of Noom is a Book of Wonder and enchantment. When Johnny and Janey build their Flying Machine out of some old boards and wooden spools, the last thing they expect is for it to actually take off! But that's just what happens, and before they know it, they're soaring high above the clouds on their way to the Magical Land of Noom. So, join us on a high-flying adventure with Johnny and Janey as they travel from their own backyard to the mysterious enchanted kingdom they discover on the other side of the moon. Filled with such wonders as mushrooms that taste of ginger cake and flowing springs of lemonade, Noom seems like a paradise to the children. But the lemonade springs belong to the wicked magician Old jingles, who has kidnapped the beautiful Princess of Nite. They set out to rescue the princess and return her to her throne. On the way Johnny and Janey are aided by the many friends they find in Noom, including the kind and gentle Soft-Voiced Cow, the spirited Fun Boys, and the exuberant Mr. Tiptoe and his miraculous umbrella. But can this intrepid band defeat the wily Old Jingles and all his tricks? You’ll have to download this book to find out if they did succeed in the quest; and if they did, would they make back home as the flying boat has been destroyed?!?!?!? ============ ABOUT THE AUTHOR Author Johnny Gruelle (December 24, 1880 – January 9, 1938) also introduced the world to Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy, everyone's favorite rag dolls -- is the creator of this stirring, heartwarming tale. Filled with gentle wisdom and delightful whimsy, it is a wonderful introduction to the boundless imagination and loving spirit of Johnny Gruelle. Gruelle was an American artist, political cartoonist, children's book and comics author, illustrator, and storyteller. He is best known as the creator of Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy dolls and as the author/illustrator of dozens of books. He also created the Beloved Belindy doll. Gruelle also contributed cartoons and illustrations to at least ten newspapers, four major new syndicates, and more than a dozen national magazines. He was the son of Hoosier Group painter Richard Gruelle. ============  KEYWORDS/TAGS: Magical Land of Noom, magic, Johnny Gruelle, Johnny, Janey, Flying Machine, flying boat, wooden spools, clouds, enchanted kingdom, high flying, adventure, mysterious land, far side of the moon, discover, magic mushrooms, ginger cake, springs of lemonade, paradise, wicked magician, Old Jingles, beautiful, princess Nite, rescue, quest, friends, journey, soft-voiced, magical cow, fun boys, spirited, exuberant, Mr. Tiptoe, miraculous, umbrella, intrepid band, Fly Away, the Strange Man, Gran’ma and Gran’pa, Children, children’s book, children’s story, folklore, fairy tale, fantasy tale, fantasy adventure, Magic Boxing Gloves, Wolves, Rubber River, Beautiful Girl, Strange Story, Little Old Lady, Magic Whistle, Witch, Dancing Master, Grow, Tall, Strange Adventures, Tiptoe Brothers, Raft Slide, Nose Tweak, Go Home,

RAGGEDY ANDY STORIES - 11 illustrated stories of Raggedy Andy's adventures. E-book. Formato PDF Johnny Gruelle   -  Abela Publishing, 2018  - 

This book is for all little boys and girls who love dolls and the stories of Raggedy Andy and Raggedy Ann. Herein you will find 11 stories of Raggedy Andy, written and illustrated by Johnny Gruelle. It starts with how Raggedy Andy came to the nursery, which leads into a taffy (toffee) pull, which was sticky to say the least, and even has a rabbit chase. Then there is the story of how Raggedy Andy lost his smile and how he got it back again and more stories besides. The 11 stories are further brought to life with the 95 exquisite illustrations also by Johnny Gruelle. The stories in this volume are: How Raggedy Andy Came The Nursery Dance The Spinning Wheel The Taffy Pull The Rabbit Chase The New Tin Gutter Doctor Raggedy Andy Raggedy Andy's Smile The Wooden Horse Making "Angels" In The Snow The Singing Shell This volume is sure to keep you and your young ones enchanted for hours, if not because of the quantity of the content, then their quality. They will have you coming back for more time and again. ============ KEYWORDS/TAGS: fairy tales, folklore, myths, legends, children’s stories, childrens stories, bygone era, fairydom, fairy kingdom, ethereal, fairy land, classic stories, children’s bedtime stories, happy place, happiness, laughter, Raggedy Andy, Raggedy Ann, dolls, toys, Father Christmas, Nursery Dance, Spinning Wheel, Taffy Pull, toffee, Rabbit Chase, New, Tin Gutter, Doctor Raggedy Andy, Smile, Wooden Horse, Making Angels, Snow, Singing Shell