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The Velveteen Rabbit
Series: Nosy Crow Classics
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A treasured classic, revisited for a new generation in a gorgeous hardback gift edition.
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When the Velveteen Rabbit first arrives in the nursery, he is snubbed by the other toys. But the Rabbit soon makes friends with the Skin Horse who explains how toys can become 'real', if only they are loved enough.
The Velveteen Rabbit longs for this to happen until, one day, he finds that he is Boy's very favourite toy. They play together through a long, golden summer and, even though Rabbit becomes shabbier and shabbier, he becomes 'real' to the boy who loves him so much.
The rabbits in the garden think otherwise - how can Rabbit be real when he can't leap and hop? But when Boy is ill with Scarlet Fever, and Rabbit is thrown away, Rabbit finally discovers what it truly means to be real.
As he sheds a tear, a magical fairy transforms him into a real, wild rabbit, though her parting words remind him that he was always real to the boy.
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The Velveteen Rabbit, by Margery Williams, is cherished for its timeless exploration of themes like love, transformation, and the magic of becoming "real" through the love of a child. Reviewers often highlight its heartwarming narrative and emotional depth, praising the book for its ability to evoke nostalgia and its poignant illustration of enduring friendship. Illustrations accompanying the story are frequently noted for their ability to enhance the tender and enchanting quality of the tale.
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ISBN: 9780857636966
Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 September 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Nosy Crow Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Sarah Massini
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 240.0mm
Height: 265.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Margery Winifred Williams was born in London in 1881. During her lifetime she lived in England, America and Italy and wrote numerous books for adults and children. Her most famous book, The Velveteen Rabbit or How Toys Become Real, was published in 1922.
Sarah's mum always said it was a blessing how paper and a pencil could keep her quiet and out of mischief for hours. Drawing has been a life-long habit that has seen her through careers in corporate design, children's book design and now as an illustrator and illustrating is what she loves doing best. Sarah lives in Sussex with her husband Peter, her young son Mathew, and her utterly mad terrier Tess, who keeps guard as she draws.
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