The Velveteen Rabbit (1922) is a children’s book by Margery Williams Bianco. Illustrated by renowned British painter William Nicholson, The Velveteen Rabbit has endured as a children’s classic for nearly a century. Adapted numerous times for film and television, Bianco’s heartwarming story is beloved for its universal and timeless morals by children and adults alike. Gifted to a young boy on Christmas day, the velveteen rabbit is soon cast aside for modern, mechanical toys. Left in the nursery, the rabbit meets the wise old Skin Horse, a toy passed down to the boy from his uncle. The Skin Horse tells the rabbit how, when treated with love by their owners, toys are magically granted life. Initially hopeful, the rabbit soon despairs of its lonely stay in the nursery, and longs for a life in the world outside. When the boy’s nanny comes looking for a toy for the boy to sleep with, however, the velveteen rabbit is given a chance to live. The boy soon grows found of the rabbit, taking the toy with him on picnics and trips to the garden, where the velveteen rabbit meets real rabbits and longs even more to join them. When the boy is struck with scarlet fever, however, the doctor orders that all of his belongings must be disinfected or burned, and the velveteen rabbit is placed in a sack and left in the garden overnight. As the rabbit begins to cry, the magic of love begins its work, ensuring the rabbit will not only live, but embark on a wonderful adventure of its own. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Margery Williams Bianco’s The Velveteen Rabbit is a classic of children’s fiction reimagined for modern readers.
With their parents away, city-bred teenaged sisters Kay and Garry take charge of their younger siblings during a severe winter in rural 1930s Connecticut.
The Velveteen Rabbit is not a 'real' rabbit, like the rabbits he meets in the forest. He has seams and is full of stuffing. Still, the Velveteen Rabbit doesn't mind as long as the boy who owns him loves him. One of the rabbit's friends tells him that a toy becomes real if its owner truly loves it. But when the boy leaves home to recover from an illness and is forced to leave his Velveteen Rabbit behind, what will become of his beloved toy? The Velveteen Rabbit (or How Toys Become Real) is a children's book written by Margery Williams (also known as Margery Williams Bianco) and illustrated by William Nicholson. It chronicles the story of a stuffed rabbit and his desire to become real, through the love of his owner. The book was first published in 1922 and has been republished many times since. The Velveteen Rabbit was Williams' first children's book. It has been awarded the IRA/CBC Children's Choice award. Get Your Copy Now.
Williams beloved classic gets a makeover for the holiday season with a beautiful new festive cover for Christmastime. Illustrated by picture-book great Don Daily, the precious story of a little rabbit stuffed in a stocking as a present and his love for a boy makes a beautiful gift. Full color.
Engaging new illustrations by renowned artist Charles Santore--illustrator of The Night Before Christmas, The Wizard of Oz, Snow White, and many others--reinvigorate the classic children's story of the Velveteen Rabbit. An oversized heirloom edition with three times as many illustrations as the original edition. Includes embossed and foil cover. Originally published in 1922, the classic story of a toy rabbit who loves a boy so much he eventually becomes real has charmed children--and adults--for nearly a century. This heirloom edition, containing Margery Williams' original text paired with gorgeous paintings by award-winning illustrator Charles Santore, is sure to be treasured by families for many years to come.
The beloved story of The Velveteen Rabbit, the stuffed animal made real by the love of a boy, has captured our imaginations for generations. In this board book edition of the children’s classic re-experience the timeless tale of boundless love and the magical transformation it has on our hearts. For nearly a century, this wonderous tale of unconditional love and nursey magic has charmed both children and adults alike as they begin to believe that a velveteen rabbit toy truly can become real. Perfect for young readers ages 1–7, this cherished tale of love and redemption will quickly become a family tradition. This board book edition of The Velveteen Rabbit, or How Toys Become Real: - Features a beautifully designed board book - Is perfect for toddlers or children during bedtime reading or quiet time - Rounded corners for little hands - Is an abridged version of the original story published in 1922 by author Margery Williams - Has three times as many illustrations as the originally published work - Lavish illustrations by renowned New York Times #1 Bestselling artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales including The Night Before Christmas, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Aesop's Fables - Makes a wonderful Easter basket stuffer or gift for holidays, baby showers, and birthdays Create a family tradition with this wonderful volume and make memories your children will cherish for years. Charles Santore’s works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, and the Original Art 2000 Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories, including The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.
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 friendship 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.
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