The Musical Collectibles of Raggedy Ann and Andy

By Karen Kemp Shuttlesworth

Paperback, 68 pages

This illustrated treasury offers the reader a unique perspective - The Musical Collectibles of Raggedy Ann and Andy. Music has the power to convey emotional meaning and connect people to one another. Music makes us better by stimulating our minds, touching our hearts and helping us feel good about ourselves and the world. Raggedy Ann symbolizes love, kindness, generosity and goodness, touching our hearts in so many ways. Raggedy Ann also has the power to provoke emotions and connect people to one another. Raggedy Ann and music, what a magical union! Johnny Gruelle recognized this connection in many of his literary works. Charming tales of fairies singing in the deep deep woods, guests squeaking out sweet tunes at Hootie Owls' party and Raggedy Ann playing the piano with her thumbs are just a few of the enchanting musical adventures we all love so much. Inside, you'll find a cache of musical collectibles ranging from 1922 sheet music to a 2006 musical doll. The wide array of toys, advertisements, artwork, music boxes, figurines, dolls, music mediums, sheet music, song books and music works titled "Raggedy Ann" are sure to delight.

About the Author
Originally from Alabama, Karen resides in northwest Florida, with her husband of over thirty years. She is a registered nurse and has a degree in business. Karen works as a program analyst for Navy Medicine, facilitating strategic planning and managing the programs of quality management, risk management and customer relations. In her leisure time, she loves photography, scrap booking, vacationing at Walt Disney World, playing with her grandchildren and searching for Raggedy Ann and Andy collectibles in flea markets and antique malls. Reuniting with her childhood doll twenty-eight years ago, started her collecting frenzy which has grown to number in the thousands and at times has consumed every room in her home.