The Velveteen Rabbit Hardcover
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The Velveteen Rabbit Hardcover
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The Velveteen Rabbit Hardcover
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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.
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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