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The Velveteen Rabbit

The Collectible Leather Edition
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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 gorgeous, leather-bound edition of the children’s classic, re-experience the timeless tale of boundless love and the magical transformation it has... Read More
Format: Hardback
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The Velveteen Rabbit

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 gorgeous, leather-bound edition of the children’s classic, re-experience the timeless tale of boundless love and the magical transformation it has on our hearts.

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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 gorgeous, leather-bound 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 wondrous tale of unconditional love and nursery 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 imitation leather collectable edition includes:

  • A beautifully designed leather-bound package
  • Is perfect for toddlers or children during bedtime reading or quiet time
  • Is 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
  • 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 have 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 Aesop Fables, The Night Before Christmas, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and more!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781400355372

Publisher: HarperCollins Focus

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 April 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Applesauce Press

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Charles Santore
  • Narrator Jeff Bridges

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 276.0mm

Height: 287.0mm

Weight: 584g

Pages: 48

About the Author

Margery Williams Bianco was an English-American author, primarily of popular children's books. A professional writer since the age of nineteen, she achieved lasting fame at forty-one with the 1922 publication of the classic that is her best-known work, The Velveteen Rabbit. The work of New York Times bestselling children’s book illustrator Charles Santore 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.

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