This book was created

especially for

Jennifer Bradford

at the age of 5

With Love from,

Grandma

Easter 2002

Jennifer Bradford just loves to play with all her Raggedy friends.  Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy are her two favorites.  However, the Camel with the Wrinkled

Knees, Raggedy Dog, Raggedy Cat, Sunny Bunny and even lovable, old Grouchy Bear are also very special to Jenny.

Jessica and Sarah like to join Jenny on her many adventures with Raggedy Ann and Andy in Canton, Michigan.  Tomorrow they will all go on a picnic.  They are looking forward to another exciting experience.

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At bedtime, Jenny took a bath and brushed her teeth.  She hugged all her Raggedy friends goodnight and tucked Raggedy Ann and Andy into bed with her.

"What story would you like me to read to you?" Jenny asked.  "How about this one?"  Raggedy Ann and Andy just smiled.

After reading the book, Jenny talked to them about the picnic.  She was excited that Jessica and Sarah would be going with them.  Jenny was so sleepy that she could barely keep her eyes open.

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Jenny awoke as she felt someone gently shaking her.  "Wake up, Jenny," whispered Raggedy Ann.  "It's almost time to leave for our picnic!"

"Can't anyone get any sleep around here?" complained Grouchy Bear.

"Sounds like someone got up on the wrong side of the bed," purred Raggedy Cat.

"Oh, come on everybody.  Let's get going!" said an eager Raggedy Andy.

"Raggedy Andy is right," laughed Jenny.  "I can't wait to go on our picnic adventure."

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Jenny quickly dressed.  After breakfast, Raggedy Ann and Andy helped fill the picnic basket.  They packed peanut butter, jelly and bread for sandwiches.

"I have the apples, grapes and carrots," said Sunny Bunny.    "Don't forget the honey and cookies," mumbled Grouchy Bear.

The Camel with the Wrinkled Knees grinned, "Let's take plenty of lemonade, Jenny.  I know we'll get thirsty."

Raggedy Dog and Raggedy Cat added the plates, cups and napkins.  Jenny put a blanket on top and closed the lid of the basket.

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Raggedy Andy gathered some balls and a kite while Raggedy Ann and Jenny chose their favorite books to read.  As they headed out the door, Grouchy Bear grumbled, "Who's going to carry this?"

Jenny smiled and hugged him, "Why, Grouchy Bear, thanks so much for reminding me.  I almost forgot our basket."

"It certainly wouldn't be much of a picnic without the food, Jenny," huffed Raggedy Cat.

"Time to go!" exclaimed Raggedy Andy.

"Oh, goody!  I was hoping someone would say that soon," Sunny Bunny giggled.

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As they walked, Jenny selected songs to sing.  It didn't take them long to pick the perfect place for their picnic.

Soon they had spread out their fabulous feast of food.  Raggedy Andy and Raggedy Dog said, "Hey, guys, let's play first!"

"That's a great idea," Jenny and Raggedy Ann replied at the same time.

They found a nice open area to fly their kites and play ball.  Grouchy Bear kept muttering, "Your kite's too near that tree," and "Your ball rolled too close to me."

Finally, Jenny convinced Grouchy Bear to join the fun by playing a game of hide-and-seek with everyone.

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Jenny was the last one to be found.  "I'm hungry!  I think it's time to eat," said Raggedy Andy. 

"Oh, goody!  I was hoping someone would say that soon," Sunny Bunny giggled.

On the way back to their picnic site, Jenny led them in a goofy game of follow-the-leader.  The Camel with the Wrinkled Knees suggested, "Let's sing as we follow Jenny."

Grouchy Bear sulked, "Do we have to sing again?"

As they gathered around the blanket, Raggedy Ann said in a shocked voice, "Oh, no!  All our grapes are gone!"

Everyone stared in surprise.  "Who took them?" growled Raggedy Dog.

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"I knew it was a crummy day for a picnic," moaned Grouchy Bear.

Jenny said, "I didn't see anyone."

The Camel said, "That's right.   We should have seen someone."

Raggedy Ann said, "I have an idea.  Let's spread out and see if we can find any clues."

Raggedy Andy yelled, "Come on, Raggedy Dog, let's go find those rotten, old foodnappers!"

"You guys can go without me," sighed Raggedy Cat, "I'm just too, too tired."

Raggedy Ann and Sunny Bunny cried out together, "That's not a good idea!"

"Yes," agreed Jenny, "what if the foodnappers come back?"

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Grouchy Bear grumbled, "I have a bad feeling about this."   

Jenny gently took his hand and said, "Don't worry, Bear."   

Raggedy Ann added, "We'll find our food and bring it back."

"RRR. . .Really?" questioned a doubtful Raggedy Cat.

"Of course," said Raggedy Andy as he and Raggedy Dog started off.  They all headed out in different directions.

"Hey, don't forget me, guys!" shouted The Camel with the Wrinkled Knees.  He went running after the others and finally caught up with Jenny.

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When their search turned up nothing, they went back to their blanket.  Jenny was the first to arrive and discovered the bread was gone.

Grouchy Bear was the grouchiest he had ever been, "Well, isn't this just great!  Now, I have no bread to make my honey sandwiches!"

Raggedy Cat was huffy, "I knew I should have stayed."

Raggedy Andy said, "We've got to figure out who's taking our food.  Then he asked, "What's the plan, Raggedy Ann?"  She whispered to Jenny.

Then Jenny announced, "We'll hide behind the bushes and trees and see who's taking our food."

Sunny Bunny smiled, "Won't those 'nappers be surprised?"

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The Camel with the Wrinkled Knees asked Jenny, "What if it's a lion or dinosaur or even a monster who's taking our food?"

Jenny patted his hump, "Don't worry, Camel.  We're here with you."

Raggedy Andy also comforted him, "I'll protect you.  I'm not afraid of anything.  Come on, Raggedy Dog!"

Jenny and the others quickly found good hiding places.  They watched the blanket and the rest of their food and waited patiently.

The only sounds they heard were the gentle rustling of the leaves and the chirping of the birds.  They were so tired from all their playing that soon everyone was asleep.

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Jenny, Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy awoke suddenly.  The Camel, Raggedy Dog, Raggedy Cat and Sunny Bunny also stirred.

Jenny whispered, "What's that noise?  Is it really a lion?"  They all laughed when they realized it was just Grouchy Bear snoring.

"What are you guys laughing about?"  Grouchy Bear sleepily grumbled.

"Oh, no!" shouted Jenny.  "Look what's missing from our blanket now."

"I can't believe it!" said Raggedy Ann.

"What could have happened to our cookies?" asked Raggedy Andy.

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"Did anyone see or hear anything?" asked Jenny.   

"What were we supposed to hear over all that snoring?" sneered Raggedy Cat.   

"What snoring?" mumbled a puzzled Grouchy Bear.   

"I don't see any footprints, Jenny," said Raggedy Andy.   

Raggedy Dog bragged, "I know I can find the foodnappers!  Just let me get a good sniff."

"Hold on, Raggedy Dog," said Raggedy Ann.  "We need another plan."

Jenny yelled, "Hey, guys, come over here!  There are two red feathers on our picnic blanket."

Sunny Bunny asked, "Do you think they have anything to do with our missing food?"

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"Feathers?  I remember hearing birds just before I fell asleep," said Raggedy Ann. 

"So did I," Jenny and the others agreed.

The Camel with the Wrinkled Knees said, "Look, here come two birds with red feathers flying our way now."

Jenny said, "Quick, everyone, duck behind this tree."  To their surprise, the birds swooped down and flew off with two more cookies as they watched.

"Bring back our food, you foodnappers!" shouted Raggedy Andy.  He and Raggedy Dog chased after the birds.  Jenny, Raggedy Ann, Raggedy Cat, Sunny Bunny, Grouchy Bear and Camel ran right after them.

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Raggedy Andy and Raggedy Dog were very close to the birds when Jenny and Raggedy Ann called out, "Wait!"  They all stopped running.

Jenny spoke softly, "It's just a mommy and daddy bird feeding their little ones."     Raggedy Ann asked, "Can we share our picnic with them?" 

"Humph," said Grouchy Bear, "I suppose so."

"Good idea," the others agreed.  They helped Jenny bring the blanket and the rest of the picnic food over to the tree so they could watch the birds. 

Jenny grinned, "This has been a delightful day!  It sure is fun sharing a picnic with friends."

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Early the next morning, the warm sunshine peeking gently through the window woke Jenny.  "Wake up, Raggedy Ann and Andy!  Wake up, Sunny Bunny, Raggedy Cat, Raggedy Dog.  Wake up, Grouchy Bear and Camel.  It's time to get ready for OUR PICNIC ADVENTURE!"

Sunny Bunny thought, "Oh, goody!  I was hoping someone would say that soon."

Jenny hugged them all and said, "It's such a beautiful day.  We're going to have the best time with Jessica and Sarah.  But first, let me tell you about the wonderful dream I had last night.  You won't believe it!"  Raggedy Ann and Andy just smiled at Jennifer Bradford.

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 Jennifer Bradford

 My Favorite Picnic Spot

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 My Favorite Picnic Food

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 My Favorite Picnic Game

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 My Favorite Picnic Pal

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 My Favorite Raggedy Friend

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