The velveteen rabbit, or, How toys become real

Nursery magic is very strange and wonderful. This classic illustrated story continues to be loved by generations of families. "There was once a velveteen rabbit, and in the beginning he was really splendid," this story begins. "On Christmas morning, when he sat wedged in the top of the Boy''s stocking, with a sprig of holly between his paws, the effect was charming." But before long, the stuffed rabbit has been largely forgotten, and the rabbit dreams of becoming Real. To become Real, a wise old toy explains, is "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..." But how will the rabbit ever achieve his dream of becoming Real? This is a heartwarming story that stands the test of time, and this affordable edition of the beloved classic includes the complete text and original illustrations.>

About the author

Margery Williams was born in London in 1881. The Velveteen Rabbit was the first, and best known, of her thirty children’s books.

Product details

• Authors: William Nicholson, Margery Williams, Margery Williams Bianco
• Assisted by: William Nicholson (Illustration)
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.03.1999
• EAN: 9780380002559
• ISBN: 978-0-380-00255-9
• No. of pages: 40
• Dimensions: 132 mm x 190 mm x 5 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; JUVENILE FICTION: Classics, JUVENILE FICTION: Fantasy & Magic, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Rabbits, JUVENILE FICTION: Science & Nature / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Pets, JUVENILE FICTION: Historical / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Baby Animals, JUVENILE FICTION: Short Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Science Fiction / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Art, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Mammals, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Horses, JUVENILE FICTION: Mathematics