The Velveteen Rabbit - Hardcover

Margery Williams

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0760703019 ISBN 13: 9780760703014

Publisher: Barnes & Noble, 1996

Synopsis

The Velveteen Rabbit - the much-loved tale of one stuffed animal's quest to become Real - has been a favorite since its debut in 1922. The simple story of a neglected Christmas present that surfaced from a nursery full of toys to become a boy's favorite and cherished friends, The Velveteen Rabbit affirms the power of love. The Rabbit learns that \"When a child loves you...then you become Real.\" Finely illustrated with original watercolors by Robyn Officer, The Velveteen Rabbit is a blend of art and story that children will love to be a part of, again and again.

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Review:

A stuffed toy rabbit (with real thread whiskers) comes to life in Margery Williams's timeless tale of the transformative power of love. Given as a Christmas gift to a young boy, the Velveteen Rabbit lives in the nursery with all of the other toys, waiting for the day when the Boy (as he is called) will choose him as a playmate. In time, the shy Rabbit befriends the tattered Skin Horse, the wisest resident of the nursery, who reveals the goal of all nursery toys: to be made "real" through the love of a human. "'Real isn't how you are made,' said the Skin Horse. 'It's a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real.'" This sentimental classic--perfect for any child who's ever thought that maybe, just maybe, his or her toys have feelings--has been charming children since its first publication in 1922. (A great read-aloud for all ages, but children ages 8 and up can read it on their own.)

From the Publisher:

Celebrate the Easter season with The Velveteen Rabbit, one of the most beloved of bunnies, as he celebrates his 75th anniversary! This special edition, complete with the original story and artwork as they appeared in 1922, remains a timeless classic in children's literature with over 1.5 million copies in print. Ever since its first publication, this wondrous tale of the velveteen rabbit has delighted readers of all ages with its story of wisdom and love. Few other children's books so beautifully capture the spiritual meaning of Easter as does this simple tale of transformation and redemption through a child's unwavering love.

About this edition

• Publisher: Barnes & Noble
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0760703019
• ISBN 13: 9780760703014
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 33
• Illustrator: Robyn Officer