Raggedy Ann in Cookie Land (Classic)

By Johnny Gruelle

Book Overview

When Raggedy Ann and Andy fall down a deep hole, they find themselves in a magical world called Cookie Land. There they meet Little Weakie, Hookie-the-Goblin, and Mr. and Mrs. Cookie and their two cookie children. It's the Cookie family who award bravery medals to the Raggedys after they save them from one of Hookie's sneak attacks. Then Hookie brings along his friend the Snitznoodle to help him capture the Raggedys, but Snitznoodles don't mess with dolls wearing bravery medals, no siree. Don't worry, though, the Raggedys find a way to make everyone friends and as always, it's a Raggedy-good time in Cookie Land. Delight in the scrumptious adventures of the ever-lovable Raggedys in another of Johnny Gruelle's wondrous storybooks. Full of funny, curious, and kookie creatures, this delectable Raggedy Ann classic will have readers chuckling with every turning page. First published in 1931 and restored to its original condition, Raggedy Ann in Cookie Land, now back in print, is a treat for all ages.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689850964
• ISBN13: 9780689850967
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Length: 95 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 5 years and up
• Grade Range: Preschool and higher

Customer Reviews

Quirky but Appealing

My newly five-year-old has been on a Raggedy Ann and Andy kick for a few months now and I only wish that more of the titles were easier to come by. This is one of the first we were able to obtain and it has become a favorite that he asks us to read over and over again. It does feel quite dated, yet this gives it a kind of rhythm and charm that really grows on you. The characters are sweet and my son finds many of the antiquated turns-of-phrase and descriptions to be fascinating. We're especially fond of the Snitznoodle! Recommended!

Wonderful Book

I have read many of the classic Raggedy Ann books to my young daughters, and this is one of their favorites. It is utterly charming and the illustrations are beautiful. The story is mildly suspenseful-- it keeps the kids interested but the "danger" the characters experience is very low-key. Perhaps this wouldn't be the best story for the youngest children, but mine are 5 and 7 and absolutely love it. I do, too! It's especially fun to read if you enjoy making characters' voices.

It made my favorites list!

Around 50 years ago, when I was a little girl, an elderly friend gave me a copy of Raggedy Ann in Cookie Land. I loved it and read it over and over throughout my chldhood and even my teen years. Yes, it's a little hokey, but I loved it anyway. Sure you can buy lots of slick new storybooks for kids, but I'll take the kiddie lit of the 30s and 40s any time. No violence, no blood, no discussions of wizardry or farting, but just plain good fantasy for children.