Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees (Classic Collectible Pop-Up) [Hardcover]

Johnny Gruelle (Author), Kees Moerbeek (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 11, 2003 | Age Level: 3 and up | Series: Classic Collectible Pop-Up

Raggedy fans of all ages will delight in this three-dimensional interpretation of Johnny Gruelle's classic story. Dazzling paper engineering brings Raggedy Ann, Raggedy Andy, and friends to life in this interactive edition of The Camel with the Wrinkled Knees. From beginning to end, this beloved tale is told with pop-up scenes, giving the timeless adventure story a new twist that will enchant for years to come.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Faithfully re-created with Gruelle's full-color illustrations, restored endpapers and reset text, the 1924 adventure Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees will likely win over a new generation and warm the hearts of dedicated fans. ( Oct.)
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From School Library Journal

Grade 2-4-First published in 1924, the full-length story is still in print, but this version features large- and small-scale pop-ups. Textually, many of the talkier, precious passages have been excised, but the notably episodic plot is left intact. When the French doll Babette is snatched, Raggedy Ann and Andy give up thinking "nice, kindly thoughts," and take off in pursuit. Having gathered up a worn toy camel and other helpers, taken a side trip into "Loonie Land," and effected several rescues, the button-eyed band battle a pirate crew that turns out to be a group of girls in disguise, who had stolen Babette because they just wanted a nice doll. The illustrations are taken or adapted from the originals; on each of the six spreads, a large central tableau springs up, flanked by narrow, folded-over leaves of text with smaller 3-D effects. With no strings, slides, or pull tabs, the format lends itself to static display-but despite a superficial resemblance to Robert Sabuda's pop-up reinterpretations of classic tales, it's still a period piece, more a gift item for collectors than a necessary addition to library collections.-John Peters, New York Public Library
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 14 pages
• Publisher: Little Simon; Pop edition (November 11, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689857756
• ISBN-13: 978-0689857751
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 7.9 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #329,238 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From one Raggedy Ann and Andy fan, November 9, 2001

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Tracy (Winnemucca, Nevada United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Raggedy Ann Andy And The Camel With The Wrinkled Knees My First Raggedy Ann (Hardcover)

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.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Raggedy Ann has always been a favorite of mine., July 7, 2000

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"bibliofiend" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Raggedy Ann Andy And The Camel With The Wrinkled Knees My First Raggedy Ann (Hardcover)

This book was so much fun to read. It is easy for children to understand, and isn't too long. It is just the right length for a bedtime story. As with all the Raggedy and Andy stories, it takes children to a place where they can use their imaginations.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Lovely, Lovely Keepsake, July 2, 2006

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Sorrel Wood "columnist" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Raggedy Ann and Andy and the Camel with the Wrinkled Knees (Classic Collectible Pop-Up) (Hardcover)

"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.