Originally published in 1922, The Velveteen Rabbit has delighted young readers for nearly a century. The story follows a young boy whoтАЩs given a stuffed rabbit as a Christmas gift. After the rabbit befriends other nursery toys, he comes to the realization that he wants to become a real rabbit. Eventually, the boy becomes ill and is relocated; his room is then disinfected and all the boyтАЩs toys are thrown out, including the velveteen rabbit. The rabbit sheds a real tear causing a fairy to appear and turn him into a real rabbit.
In 2007, the book was named one of тАЬTeachersтАЩ Top 100 Books for ChildrenтАЭ by the National Education Association. This elegant, affordable edition includes beautiful, full-color illustrations throughout the book from the original illustrator, William Nicholson. Each image accompanies the text to enhance young readersтАЩ experience and immerse them in this captivating story.
Reprinted hundreds of times since its initial publication, The Velveteen Rabbit is a timeless childrenтАЩs classic lets young readers experience the true magic of friendship, love, and being honest with oneself.