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Hello everyone, are you ready for a story?
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Okay, then here we go, this is one of my favorites
It's called Raggedy Ann and Andy's adventure
The day before Christmas was always baking day at Marcella's grandmother's house
So every year Marcella's mother would drop her off so that she and grandma could bake their special Christmas cookies together
Merry almost Christmas grandma
And a merry almost Christmas to you Marcella
I've got to do some last-minute shopping. So I'll see you both in a few hours. Bye. Bye. See you later
So after waving goodbye grandma and Marcella went into the house to get started. Oh
My I didn't know I was getting two extra helpers today
Raggedy Ann and Andy are just gonna watch grandma
They promised to be very good and not get in the way. Well, I'm happy to have you both Raggedy Ann and Andy
Now, let's get going. We have a lot of cookies to make
So Marcella and her grandma began to pour and stir and mix while Raggedy Ann and Andy watched
At last they were all done preparing the cookies
How long will they take to bake grandma? Oh
Oh just a little while
But grandma even a little while is a long time when you're waiting for cookies
What's that Raggedy Ann
Why that's a wonderful idea
I'll tell Marcella while you wait for the cookies to bake Raggedy Ann and Andy want to go outside and build a snowman
That's great. And you can call us when the cookies are done. But what will you do grandma?
I'm going to finish knitting these scarves
They're Christmas presents for Raggedy Ann and Andy. They're beautiful grandma. They're gonna love them. Come on guys
Let's go make a snowman
So while the cookies baked and Raggedy Ann and Andy watched
Marcella set to work building a snowman
First she rolled three big balls of snow together
Then she found an icicle
The first one was too big but the second was just right
Next she used two buttons for eyes
And turned a bright red string into a smile
Then Marcella dug through an old chest in grandma's attic and found a pair of mittens, a hat, and a vest
When he was done the snowman was quite a handsome fellow if I do say so myself
Marcella we've got to get going
But mom the cookies are still baking
I'm sorry, honey, but I forgot to get the turkey in the oven. So we've got to go right now
But mom. Oh, that's all right, dear. You go home with your mother and I'll bring the cookies over later
Please hurry Marcella
So feeling very rushed, Marcella raced inside to get her backpack. Then hurried to hug grandma goodbye
But as she ran to a mother's car
Marcella couldn't help but feel that she had forgotten something very important
How could Marcella just leave us here? She didn't mean to Andy
She just gets so excited and busy around Christmas. I'll say do you remember what happened last year?
Sure, she accidentally forgot us at her cousin's and we got shoved under the bed. That's right
And we almost had to spend Christmas next to a dirty pair of socks
Okay, so maybe she forgets us sometimes but we're still her favorite toys
Well, I'm not sitting around waiting for her to remember us
What do you mean Andy? What are we gonna do? We're gonna have some fun
Did you say fun? Who said that? I did
Who are you? I'm Snowden and you're Raggedy Ann and Andy
How did you know that? Oh, it's amazing how much this head of snow knows
It's fun to be a snowman
It's fun to be a snowman and play outside all day
I laugh and dance I jump and sing so join me on my way
The creatures of the forest love the snow so light
A twinkle of my magic nose makes all things fun and bright
It's fun, it's magic
Quite fantastic
Swirling, sparkling
Play with me in my winter wonderland
Oh yes, it's fun to play with Snowden and be with him all day
We laugh and dance and jump and sing it's a magic winter day
It's fun, it's magic
Quite fantastic
Swirling, sparkling
Play with me in my winter wonderland
Oh yes, it's fun to play with Snowden and be with him all day
We laugh and dance and jump and sing it's a magic winter day
What's wrong Raggedy Ann?
I miss Marcella. I wish we could be home with her right now
I can help you get home
You can? Oh thank you, thank you Snowden
But I don't want to go home
You don't? But Andy, why not?
Because I want to have an adventure
But you can't have an adventure, you're a toy
Yeah! Honk, honk, then I won't be a toy anymore
I'll be an animal, honk, honk, honk
I bet they have lots of adventures, honk, honk, honk
Andy, you can't be an animal
Why not? Hey Mr. Squirrel, want to have an adventure?
Guess not
Because we have to go home
Listen Sis, you can go home if you want
But I want to be an animal and have some fun
Then I'm staying with you little brother, always
Alright
Well then, if it's an animal you wish to be, follow me
Whoopee, adventure, we're going to be animals
So I led the two toys, oops I mean X toys, deep into the woods
Why are we stopping here?
To find out exactly what animal you'd like to be of course
Yes, yes, just a minute, just a minute
Well, well, a merry almost Christmas to you Snowden
The same to you Mr. Mouse
Allow me to introduce my new friends, Raggedy Ann and Andy
It's very nice to meet you Mr. Mouse
Delighted
If I'm not mistaken, and I rarely mistake about anything, you two are toys
We were toys, but now we're going to be animals and have an adventure
Animals eh? Of course, glad I thought of it, attention
From now on you two X toys will be mice
You'll walk like mice, talk like mice and eat like mice
Is that understood?
Yes sir
But I don't get it, why are we back at Grandma's house if we're not toys anymore?
Because you're not here in your former capacity as toys
You're here as mice
And as mice your first adventure is to go into Grandma's kitchen and find some cheese
So instead of going through the front door with Marcella
Like they had so many times before, this time Raggedy Ann and Andy crept through the little door at the bottom of the kitchen door
The cat's door
And as you probably know, where there's a cat's door, there's usually a cat
Ahhhhhh
Do you think they changed their minds?
Though being mice wasn't quite the adventure Raggedy Ann and Andy were looking for, they weren't giving up quite yet
I guess no one's home
Never fear, BB Bunny's here
What can I do for you citizens?
Is there trouble brewing? Someone need rescuing?
How about you Snowdin, how can I be of assistance?
So I told BB Bunny how Raggedy Ann and Andy wanted to be an animal so that they could have an adventure
You've come to the right place citizens
Not only will I teach you to be rabbits, but I'll teach you to be super rabbits
Look at us
We're rabbits
Woohoo
Yes, it looks like Raggedy Ann and Andy are gonna make super duper rabbits
They do have the bouncing part down quite nicely
But what about the stopping part?
Gosh, you may have a point there Snowdin
Okay rabbits, enough bouncing, try stopping
But how?
Yeah, these springs don't have an off button
I know
Not to worry Snowdin, this is where the adventure part comes in
Okay guys, just follow my instructions and I'll have you down faster than you can say jackrabbits
Pull the springs off your feet
Jackrabbits
Are you alright?
Of course they are
Great job guys, have a carrot
No thanks
Gosh, I hope we have better luck being an animal this time
Oh yes, that's positively fascinating
I must make a note of that
Oh Mr. Redbird
What? Who's there?
Snowdin, it's you
I do hope this is important
You see, I was right in the middle of a very stimulating part of my book
So I told Mr. Redbird how the toys wanted to be something other than themselves
Well this is absolutely smashing
After I've taught you to be birds, I'll write my own book on the subject
I'll call it Raggedy Ann and Andy Fly
Fly?
Wow, this is amazing
Yes, and it's very high up too
Look, there they are
Hello
This is sure to put me on the bestseller list
Wow
Andy, I don't think I like this adventure
I'm with you sis
Phew
Hey sis, look
It's Marcella's house
You know sis, I kind of miss being a toy
Oh Andy, you mean it?
Whoa
I've never met anything more in my whole life
Whoa, please, oh please birds, let us go
I want to be a toy again
Oh no
Phew
Are you alright?
Gosh Snowden, we don't want to be birds
Or rabbit
Or mice
We just want to be toys again
Yeah, being a toy is my kind of adventure
There goes my book
Snowden, now that we're toys again, will you still help us get home?
I know the way, I saw Marcella's house from the sky when we were birds
I mean, trying to be bird
Of course I will, helping you is what I'm here for
Wow
Hop in friends
But how does the sleigh go Snowden?
Why reindeer power of course
Need a lift Snowden?
We sure do
Can you get us home for Christmas?
Of course, getting toys home for Christmas is our specialty
Snowden, we love you
You showed us how to play
Christmas is here
And home is where we'll stay
There it is, there's Marcella's house
Yeah, home
Here you are
Thanks
Thank you
Good luck
Gosh Sis, do you think Marcella will still want us?
She will Andy, even if we can't be with her all the time, I know she loves us
We sure had a great adventure didn't we Snowden?
We sure did
Come on, I'm sure Marcella can't wait to see you
Funny, there's no one here
You're back
Oh I missed you so much
But how did you get here?
Mom, Dad, Ragby Ann and Auntie came home, Grandma must have dropped them off
It's not going to be a terrible Christmas after all
Shh
And so Ragby Ann and Auntie came home
And so Raggy Ann and Andy made it home before Christmas and everyone was very very happy
The End
Great story, I loved it, read it again, please
I extra specially liked the part about the bunny, she was funny
But Snowden
Yes
Did Raggy Ann and Andy ever see you again?
Oh yes, after that we played together every winter
Oh there's another one, oh yeah, please Snowden
Yes please
Snowden, there's another one
What about you, are you ready for another adventure?
Ha ha ha