The Velveteen Rabbit
The Velveteen Rabbit
paperback
Published:
1 March, 2004
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Description
The classic nursery story celebrates 100 years since its first publication!
He didn't mind how he looked to other people, because the nursery magic had made him Real, and when you are Real shabbiness doesn't matter.
In the nursery, only the toys that are old and wise truly understand what it means to be Real. The Velveteen Rabbit, a newcomer to the nursery, asks one of the most knowledgeable toys, the Skin Horse, what being Real means. And so begins the Velveteen Rabbit’s journey towards becoming real – through the love of a child …
Margery Williams’ timeless picture book classic has been read and cherished by many generations of children and their parents and is now available in this beautiful hardback edition.
Brought to life by gorgeous and much-loved classic illustrations by William Nicholson, with a new foiled cover design, this is a wonderful keepsake gift to treasure and share.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781405210546 |
| ISBN10 | 1405210540 |
| Number Of Pages | 48 |
| Item Weight | 190 g |
| Product Dimensions | 182 x 238 x 3 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format | paperback |
| Edition | Anniversary edition |
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Author's Bio
Margery Williams was born in London in 1881. She moved with her family to the USA in 1890 and there started a career as a writer at the age of nineteen. She wrote many stories for children, of which The Velveteen Rabbit is the most famous.
William Nicholson was born in 1872 and was one of England’s most prestigious still-life and portrait painters. He also wrote and illustrated Clever Bill.