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A charming tale of self-acceptance, love, loss, and magic, The Velveteen Rabbit is one of the most enduring children's stories in literary history.
'Once you are real you can't become unreal again. It lasts for always.' - Margery Williams
Set in a young boy's nursery, The Velveteen Rabbit captures the imagination, fantasy, and infinite love of childhood. Embark on a journey of unconditional love and self-acceptance with this delightful tale, and join the velveteen rabbit as he learns what it truly means to be Real.
A wonderful tale of growth and inner beauty, Margery Williams' The Velveteen Rabbit was first published in 1922 and is a classic of children's literature. This facsimile edition has been thoughtfully reproduced by Read & Co. Books with great care taken to preserve the magic of the original illustrations by William Nicholson.
This collector's edition is a beautiful keepsake for any child's library, forever serving as a reminder that true value comes from love.
About the author
Margery Williams Bianco (1881-1944) was an English-American author born in London, England. She began her career writing novels, but it wasn't until 1922, when her first children's story, The Velveteen Rabbit, was published, that she found lasting literary success. Her young-adult novel Winterbound (1936) was a runner-up for the Newbery Medal in 1937 and later received the Newbery Honor.
