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| | Simon & Schuster: Raggedy Ann - Teaching Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) |
 | | In Gruelle's numerous illustrated storybooks about the floppy, lovable rag dolls, the personalities of Raggedy Ann and Andy unfold -- Ann as the wise and kindly older sister; Andy as the fun-loving, slightly mischievous, younger brother. |
 | | In 2002 Raggedy Ann was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame, and there is renewed interest in the stories in which kindness, generosity, adventure, and make-believe are the underlying themes. |
 | | The Raggedy Ann and Andy books can be used as source material for units in language, reading, art, and math readiness, as well to teach about gender identity, conflict resolution, and diversity. |
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