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The Velveteen Rabbit Hardcover

The Classic Edition by acclaimed illustrator, Charles Santore
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The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams, also known as Margery Williams Bianco, is a beloved children's book that tells the story of a toy rabbit's journey to becoming real through the love of a child. It explores themes of friendship, love, and the magic of childhood imagination. This touching classic demonstrates the transformative power of affection and belief.
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You might enjoy this timeless children's classic if you appreciate stories about love, friendship, and the magic of becoming real. Perfect for those who cherish tales that explore the power of imagination and the deep bonds between a child and their cherished toys. It's an endearing read that balances charm with heartfelt life lessons.

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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 hardcover 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 classic edition of The Velveteen Rabbit, or How Toys Become Real:

  • Features a beautifully designed hardcover
  • 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, 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 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 The Little Mermaid, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Snow White, and The Wizard of Oz.

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The Velveteen Rabbit is often hailed as a timeless children's classic. Reviewers appreciate its heartwarming narrative about a toy rabbit's desire to become real through the love of a child. The story's themes of love, transformation, and the essence of being 'real' continue to resonate, charming both young and adult readers alike.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781604332773

Publisher: HarperCollins Focus

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 February 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Applesauce Press

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Charles Santore

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 275.0mm

Height: 287.0mm

Weight: 580g

Pages: 48

About the Author

Charles Santore renowned illustrations 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. Santore is best known for his luminous interpretations of classic children’s stories such as Snow White, The Night Before Christmas and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s Paul Revere’s Ride, which was named 2004 Children’s Book of the Year for Poetry by the Bank Street College Children’s Book Committee. His illustrations for The Wizard of Oz, which is widely considered to be the quintessential illustrated version, were used as the scenic backdrops for a major television performance of the work.

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.

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