Raggedy Ann Stories (version 3)

As I sit here, an old rag doll rests on my desk, propped up against the telephone. Its dear old Raggedy Ann—the very same doll my mother cherished as a child. With her slightly loppy and loose-jointed appearance, she gazes at me with a straightforward, honest expression, her shoe-button eyes twinkling in the electric light. Today, she seems to have attended a tea party, her face smudged with chocolate, yet she smiles happily, a testament to her enduring spirit. Though nibbled by mice who have made nests from her soft cotton stuffing, Raggedy Ann retains her cheerful demeanor, her painted smile unaffected by time or little adventures. What joy and happiness you have brought to this world! Your patience and kindness could teach us all so much, dear Raggedy, with your wisdom gathered over fifty-nine years. Its no wonder that Rag Dolls are cherished by so many! The more tattered and worn you become, the more love you inspire in the hearts of children. Perhaps Fairyland is filled with soft, loppy Rag Dolls, riding through its wonders, held close in the arms of children whose hearts are filled with eternal sunshine. So, to all the millions of children and adults who have loved a Rag Doll, I dedicate these enchanting stories of Raggedy Ann. - Summary from introduction

As I sit here, an old rag doll rests on my desk, propped up against the telephone. Its dear old Raggedy Ann—the very same doll my mother cherished as a child. With her slightly loppy and loose-jointed appearance, she gazes at me with a straightforward, honest expression, her shoe-button eyes twinkling in the electric light. Today, she seems to have attended a tea party, her face smudged with chocolate, yet she smiles happily, a testament to her enduring spirit. Though nibbled by mice who have made nests from her soft cotton stuffing, Raggedy Ann retains her cheerful demeanor, her painted smile unaffected by time or little adventures. What joy and happiness you have brought to this world! Your patience and kindness could teach us all so much, dear Raggedy, with your wisdom gathered over fifty-nine years. Its no wonder that Rag Dolls are cherished by so many! The more tattered and worn you become, the more love you inspire in the hearts of children. Perhaps Fairyland is filled with soft, loppy Rag Dolls, riding through its wonders, held close in the arms of children whose hearts are filled with eternal sunshine. So, to all the millions of children and adults who have loved a Rag Doll, I dedicate these enchanting stories of Raggedy Ann. - Summary from introduction

As I sit here, an old rag doll rests on my desk, propped up against the telephone. Its dear old Raggedy Ann—the very same doll my mother cherished as a child. With her slightly loppy and loose-jointed appearance, she gazes at me with a straightforward, honest expression, her shoe-button eyes twinkling in the electric light. Today, she seems to have attended a tea party, her face smudged with chocolate, yet she smiles happily, a testament to her enduring spirit. Though nibbled by mice who have made nests from her soft cotton stuffing, Raggedy Ann retains her cheerful demeanor, her painted smile unaffected by time or little adventures. What joy and happiness you have brought to this world! Your patience and kindness could teach us all so much, dear Raggedy, with your wisdom gathered over fifty-nine years. Its no wonder that Rag Dolls are cherished by so many! The more tattered and worn you become, the more love you inspire in the hearts of children. Perhaps Fairyland is filled with soft, loppy Rag Dolls, riding through its wonders, held close in the arms of children whose hearts are filled with eternal sunshine. So, to all the millions of children and adults who have loved a Rag Doll, I dedicate these enchanting stories of Raggedy Ann. - Summary from introduction

As I sit here, an old rag doll rests on my desk, propped up against the telephone. Its dear old Raggedy Ann—the very same doll my mother cherished as a child. With her slightly loppy and loose-jointed appearance, she gazes at me with a straightforward, honest expression, her shoe-button eyes twinkling in the electric light. Today, she seems to have attended a tea party, her face smudged with chocolate, yet she smiles happily, a testament to her enduring spirit. Though nibbled by mice who have made nests from her soft cotton stuffing, Raggedy Ann retains her cheerful demeanor, her painted smile unaffected by time or little adventures. What joy and happiness you have brought to this world! Your patience and kindness could teach us all so much, dear Raggedy, with your wisdom gathered over fifty-nine years. Its no wonder that Rag Dolls are cherished by so many! The more tattered and worn you become, the more love you inspire in the hearts of children. Perhaps Fairyland is filled with soft, loppy Rag Dolls, riding through its wonders, held close in the arms of children whose hearts are filled with eternal sunshine. So, to all the millions of children and adults who have loved a Rag Doll, I dedicate these enchanting stories of Raggedy Ann. - Summary from introduction

As I sit here, an old rag doll rests on my desk, propped up against the telephone. Its dear old Raggedy Ann—the very same doll my mother cherished as a child. With her slightly loppy and loose-jointed appearance, she gazes at me with a straightforward, honest expression, her shoe-button eyes twinkling in the electric light. Today, she seems to have attended a tea party, her face smudged with chocolate, yet she smiles happily, a testament to her enduring spirit. Though nibbled by mice who have made nests from her soft cotton stuffing, Raggedy Ann retains her cheerful demeanor, her painted smile unaffected by time or little adventures. What joy and happiness you have brought to this world! Your patience and kindness could teach us all so much, dear Raggedy, with your wisdom gathered over fifty-nine years. Its no wonder that Rag Dolls are cherished by so many! The more tattered and worn you become, the more love you inspire in the hearts of children. Perhaps Fairyland is filled with soft, loppy Rag Dolls, riding through its wonders, held close in the arms of children whose hearts are filled with eternal sunshine. So, to all the millions of children and adults who have loved a Rag Doll, I dedicate these enchanting stories of Raggedy Ann. - Summary from introduction

As I sit here, an old rag doll rests on my desk, propped up against the telephone. Its dear old Raggedy Ann—the very same doll my mother cherished as a child. With her slightly loppy and loose-jointed appearance, she gazes at me with a straightforward, honest expression, her shoe-button eyes twinkling in the electric light. Today, she seems to have attended a tea party, her face smudged with chocolate, yet she smiles happily, a testament to her enduring spirit. Though nibbled by mice who have made nests from her soft cotton stuffing, Raggedy Ann retains her cheerful demeanor, her painted smile unaffected by time or little adventures. What joy and happiness you have brought to this world! Your patience and kindness could teach us all so much, dear Raggedy, with your wisdom gathered over fifty-nine years. Its no wonder that Rag Dolls are cherished by so many! The more tattered and worn you become, the more love you inspire in the hearts of children. Perhaps Fairyland is filled with soft, loppy Rag Dolls, riding through its wonders, held close in the arms of children whose hearts are filled with eternal sunshine. So, to all the millions of children and adults who have loved a Rag Doll, I dedicate these enchanting stories of Raggedy Ann. - Summary from introduction

As I sit here, an old rag doll rests on my desk, propped up against the telephone. Its dear old Raggedy Ann—the very same doll my mother cherished as a child. With her slightly loppy and loose-jointed appearance, she gazes at me with a straightforward, honest expression, her shoe-button eyes twinkling in the electric light. Today, she seems to have attended a tea party, her face smudged with chocolate, yet she smiles happily, a testament to her enduring spirit. Though nibbled by mice who have made nests from her soft cotton stuffing, Raggedy Ann retains her cheerful demeanor, her painted smile unaffected by time or little adventures. What joy and happiness you have brought to this world! Your patience and kindness could teach us all so much, dear Raggedy, with your wisdom gathered over fifty-nine years. Its no wonder that Rag Dolls are cherished by so many! The more tattered and worn you become, the more love you inspire in the hearts of children. Perhaps Fairyland is filled with soft, loppy Rag Dolls, riding through its wonders, held close in the arms of children whose hearts are filled with eternal sunshine. So, to all the millions of children and adults who have loved a Rag Doll, I dedicate these enchanting stories of Raggedy Ann. - Summary from introduction

As I sit here, an old rag doll rests on my desk, propped up against the telephone. Its dear old Raggedy Ann—the very same doll my mother cherished as a child. With her slightly loppy and loose-jointed appearance, she gazes at me with a straightforward, honest expression, her shoe-button eyes twinkling in the electric light. Today, she seems to have attended a tea party, her face smudged with chocolate, yet she smiles happily, a testament to her enduring spirit. Though nibbled by mice who have made nests from her soft cotton stuffing, Raggedy Ann retains her cheerful demeanor, her painted smile unaffected by time or little adventures. What joy and happiness you have brought to this world! Your patience and kindness could teach us all so much, dear Raggedy, with your wisdom gathered over fifty-nine years. Its no wonder that Rag Dolls are cherished by so many! The more tattered and worn you become, the more love you inspire in the hearts of children. Perhaps Fairyland is filled with soft, loppy Rag Dolls, riding through its wonders, held close in the arms of children whose hearts are filled with eternal sunshine. So, to all the millions of children and adults who have loved a Rag Doll, I dedicate these enchanting stories of Raggedy Ann. - Summary from introduction

As I sit here, an old rag doll rests on my desk, propped up against the telephone. Its dear old Raggedy Ann—the very same doll my mother cherished as a child. With her slightly loppy and loose-jointed appearance, she gazes at me with a straightforward, honest expression, her shoe-button eyes twinkling in the electric light. Today, she seems to have attended a tea party, her face smudged with chocolate, yet she smiles happily, a testament to her enduring spirit. Though nibbled by mice who have made nests from her soft cotton stuffing, Raggedy Ann retains her cheerful demeanor, her painted smile unaffected by time or little adventures. What joy and happiness you have brought to this world! Your patience and kindness could teach us all so much, dear Raggedy, with your wisdom gathered over fifty-nine years. Its no wonder that Rag Dolls are cherished by so many! The more tattered and worn you become, the more love you inspire in the hearts of children. Perhaps Fairyland is filled with soft, loppy Rag Dolls, riding through its wonders, held close in the arms of children whose hearts are filled with eternal sunshine. So, to all the millions of children and adults who have loved a Rag Doll, I dedicate these enchanting stories of Raggedy Ann. - Summary from introduction

As I sit here, an old rag doll rests on my desk, propped up against the telephone. Its dear old Raggedy Ann—the very same doll my mother cherished as a child. With her slightly loppy and loose-jointed appearance, she gazes at me with a straightforward, honest expression, her shoe-button eyes twinkling in the electric light. Today, she seems to have attended a tea party, her face smudged with chocolate, yet she smiles happily, a testament to her enduring spirit. Though nibbled by mice who have made nests from her soft cotton stuffing, Raggedy Ann retains her cheerful demeanor, her painted smile unaffected by time or little adventures. What joy and happiness you have brought to this world! Your patience and kindness could teach us all so much, dear Raggedy, with your wisdom gathered over fifty-nine years. Its no wonder that Rag Dolls are cherished by so many! The more tattered and worn you become, the more love you inspire in the hearts of children. Perhaps Fairyland is filled with soft, loppy Rag Dolls, riding through its wonders, held close in the arms of children whose hearts are filled with eternal sunshine. So, to all the millions of children and adults who have loved a Rag Doll, I dedicate these enchanting stories of Raggedy Ann. - Summary from introduction

As I sit here, an old rag doll rests on my desk, propped up against the telephone. Its dear old Raggedy Ann—the very same doll my mother cherished as a child. With her slightly loppy and loose-jointed appearance, she gazes at me with a straightforward, honest expression, her shoe-button eyes twinkling in the electric light. Today, she seems to have attended a tea party, her face smudged with chocolate, yet she smiles happily, a testament to her enduring spirit. Though nibbled by mice who have made nests from her soft cotton stuffing, Raggedy Ann retains her cheerful demeanor, her painted smile unaffected by time or little adventures. What joy and happiness you have brought to this world! Your patience and kindness could teach us all so much, dear Raggedy, with your wisdom gathered over fifty-nine years. Its no wonder that Rag Dolls are cherished by so many! The more tattered and worn you become, the more love you inspire in the hearts of children. Perhaps Fairyland is filled with soft, loppy Rag Dolls, riding through its wonders, held close in the arms of children whose hearts are filled with eternal sunshine. So, to all the millions of children and adults who have loved a Rag Doll, I dedicate these enchanting stories of Raggedy Ann. - Summary from introduction

As I sit here, an old rag doll rests on my desk, propped up against the telephone. Its dear old Raggedy Ann—the very same doll my mother cherished as a child. With her slightly loppy and loose-jointed appearance, she gazes at me with a straightforward, honest expression, her shoe-button eyes twinkling in the electric light. Today, she seems to have attended a tea party, her face smudged with chocolate, yet she smiles happily, a testament to her enduring spirit. Though nibbled by mice who have made nests from her soft cotton stuffing, Raggedy Ann retains her cheerful demeanor, her painted smile unaffected by time or little adventures. What joy and happiness you have brought to this world! Your patience and kindness could teach us all so much, dear Raggedy, with your wisdom gathered over fifty-nine years. Its no wonder that Rag Dolls are cherished by so many! The more tattered and worn you become, the more love you inspire in the hearts of children. Perhaps Fairyland is filled with soft, loppy Rag Dolls, riding through its wonders, held close in the arms of children whose hearts are filled with eternal sunshine. So, to all the millions of children and adults who have loved a Rag Doll, I dedicate these enchanting stories of Raggedy Ann. - Summary from introduction

As I sit here, an old rag doll rests on my desk, propped up against the telephone. Its dear old Raggedy Ann—the very same doll my mother cherished as a child. With her slightly loppy and loose-jointed appearance, she gazes at me with a straightforward, honest expression, her shoe-button eyes twinkling in the electric light. Today, she seems to have attended a tea party, her face smudged with chocolate, yet she smiles happily, a testament to her enduring spirit. Though nibbled by mice who have made nests from her soft cotton stuffing, Raggedy Ann retains her cheerful demeanor, her painted smile unaffected by time or little adventures. What joy and happiness you have brought to this world! Your patience and kindness could teach us all so much, dear Raggedy, with your wisdom gathered over fifty-nine years. Its no wonder that Rag Dolls are cherished by so many! The more tattered and worn you become, the more love you inspire in the hearts of children. Perhaps Fairyland is filled with soft, loppy Rag Dolls, riding through its wonders, held close in the arms of children whose hearts are filled with eternal sunshine. So, to all the millions of children and adults who have loved a Rag Doll, I dedicate these enchanting stories of Raggedy Ann. - Summary from introduction