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The Velveteen Rabbit: A Little Apple Classic (Value Childrens Story, Classic Kids Books, Gifts for Families, Stuffed Animals) Hardcover -

by Margery Williams; Charles Santore (Illustrator)


About this book

The Velveteen Rabbit, or How Toys Become Real, is the story of a toy rabbit who wants to become real through the love of his owner. The stuffed rabbit is overlooked by the boy whom he is given, the boy preferring to play with more mechanical and sophisticated toys than the simple stuffed rabbit. The rabbit holds onto a story told to him by the oldest and wisest toy in the nursery, the skin horse, about how toys can become real through love. Eventually, the boy becomes attached to the soft doll, but after developing scarlet fever the doctor orders the boy sent away to recover and all his toys and belonging burnt. The rabbit is so sad over his separation from the boy he begins to cry and sheds a real tear - after which the nursery fairy appears to turn him into a real rabbit.

It has been adapted many times into television, film and onto the stage. The National Education Association listed it among the top 100 books for teachers of children in 2007.

Author Margery Williams’ first children’s book, The Velveteen Rabbit was published in 1922 by George H. Doran Company in London and has remained in print continuously since, owing to its popularity as a story of the power of enduring love.

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From the publisher

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 Little Apple Classic edition of the children's story, 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 Little Apple Classic edition of The Velveteen Rabbit, or How Toys Become Real:

  • Features a beautifully designed hardcover perfect for little hands
  • Is perfect for toddler read aloud or children during bedtime reading and quiet time
  • Is an abridged version of 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 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.

First Edition Identification

The UK printing and the US printing occurred simultaneously and feature yellow-tan pictorial boards picturing a rabbit and seven chromolithographs by William Nicholson (later issues contained reproductions of these). One of the most coveted children’s books for collectors, copies in a dust jacket often appear for over $5,000, with pristine copies well exceeding $15,000.

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  • Title The Velveteen Rabbit: A Little Apple Classic (Value Childrens Story, Classic Kids Books, Gifts for Families, Stuffed Animals)
  • Author Margery Williams; Charles Santore (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 28
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Applesauce Press
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781604339505 / 1604339500
  • Weight 0.35 lbs (0.16 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.4 x 6.5 x 0.3 in (21.34 x 16.51 x 0.76 cm)
  • Ages 03 to 12 years
  • Grade levels P - 7

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. 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.
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