Raggedy Ann Andy and the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees My First Raggedy Ann

by Johnny Gruelle

Book Overview

Follow the adventures of the beloved doll with red yarn for hair and a triangular nose by delving into this next instalment of the world-famous Raggedy Ann Series. The beloved rag doll, Raggedy Ann,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689811209
• ISBN13: 9780689811203
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.3" x 11.8"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Excellent Edition

My kids, ages three and five, absolutely love the book and listen to the whole thing beginning to end with no problem. They love the story and the pictures both. The story is very sweet; Raggedy Ann and Andy set off to rescue a doll and also end up rescuing a little boy, all with the help of a good fairy, of course. The pop-ups are delicate enough that I wouldn't leave the book lying around the house in case my one year old might find it. But an older child can be taught to open and close the pages with care.

A Lovely, Lovely Keepsake

"One day Raggedy Ann and Andy were walking in the deep, deep woods when they met their friend, the Camel with the wrinkled knees..." is not a quote from this book despite its appearance at the top of this page. No, this book is far better written than that and is a great bit of foundation to lay for children who will one day, sooner than their parents think, be reading real literature. Furthermore, Moerbeek's pop-up interpretations of the original pictures are stunning little masterpieces, sure to delight for years to come. True, it doesn't offer the knock-your-socks-off prose of The Pop Up Mickey Mouse (see), being sweet and nostalgic rather than sharp and scrappy. But it is still quite a good read with its engaging characters and wry humor. And though most of the jokes will admittedly be lost on the little ones, they do keep it fun for the adult doing the actual reading. The original text appears to have been edited a bit - probably for brevity's sake - but the story does seem to be fairly well intact (though the ultimate explanation of how the mischief-maker flew away is now missing and must be inferred from the pictures). Despite the editing, reading this book aloud will take anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes and kids jaded by too much TV may not have the patience to sit through it. However, my own daughter asks for it frequently, and seems to think it is time well spent. I must say I agree with her completely.

RAGGEDY ANN AND ANDY AND THE CAMEL WITH THE WRINKLED KNEES POP UP BOOK

THIS BOOK WAS INCREDIBLE! THE COMPLEXITY OF THE POP UPS WAS AMAZING. THE GIRLS AGES 4 AND 6 LOVED IT. WE ARE KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE 1 YEAR OLD. I WOULD RECCOMEND IT FOR ALL CHILDREN'S LIBRARIES.

spectacular pop-ups

Your child must have this book! It has the most beautiuful illustrations and stunning pop-ups. I have not even finished reading the story...the illustations alone have captivated me! The pictures posted on this site are from a different eddition, and are not even comparable.

From one Raggedy Ann and Andy fan

When I first bought this book,about 2 years ago, I was already a fan of Raggedy Ann and Andy but I really wanted to introduces my then 3 year old niece to them. My niece and I really enjoyed the story and how Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees worked so well together to find their friend, Babette. Also how they helped in getting the angry pirates to change to good. It has many good lessons in it which are good for all to learn. My niece is now a HUGE Raggedy Ann and Andy fan and loves all the stories. I am proud to say that I own this wonderful story.