Other editions of book The Velveteen Rabbit: Or How Toys Become Real

This classic story by Margery Williams, published in 1922, imparts the timeless message that toys need not be expensive or modern to be appreciated and loved. Through giving and receiving love, even a commonplace stuffed animal can become real in the eyes of a child, and millions of them do every day. Love is the magic ingredient of course, and it works on all of us.

Voted Top 100 in Books for Children The Velveteen Rabbit Or How Toys Become Real by Margery Williams Illustrations by William Nicholson The Velveteen Rabbit (or How Toys Become Real) is a children's novel written by Margery Williams and illustrated by William Nicholson. It chronicles the story of a stuffed rabbit and his quest 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. Based on a 2007 online poll, the National Education Association named the book one of its "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children."

A modern adaptation of the classic children's story 'The Velveteen Rabbit'. Designed to enable young children of 3 and up the have the opportunity to experience this wonderful story. This adaption is NOT an abridged version. It flows in modern language making it easier to read to young children whilst retaining the original story plot and emotional key points. A classic reborn for modern times.