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The Velveteen Rabbit: Large PrintBy Margery WilliamsA stuffed rabbit sewn from velveteen is given as a Christmas present to a small boy. The boy plays with his other new presents and forgets the velveteen rabbit for a time. These presents are modern and mechanical, and they snub the old-fashioned velveteen rabbit. The wisest and oldest toy in the nursery, the Skin Horse, who was owned by the boy''s uncle, tells the rabbit about toys magically becoming real due to love from children. The rabbit is awed by this idea; however, his chances of achieving this wish are slight.

When a little boy chooses to play with the Velveteen Rabbit instead of his more expensive toys, the doll learns what it means to be truly Real. Young and old alike will enjoy this collection of time-honored tales, featuring the stuffed bunny and including other favorites such as "Pinocchio," "Thumbelina," "Little Read Riding Hood," and "The Ugly Duckling."

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 eBook edition of the children’s classic re-experience the timeless tale of boundless love and the magical transformation it has on our hearts. For nearly a century, this wonderous tale of unconditional love and nursey 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 eBook - 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 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.

Here was once a velveteen rabbit, and in the beginning he was really splendid. He was fat and bunchy, as a rabbit should be; his coat was spotted brown and white, he had real thread whiskers, and his ears were lined with pink sateen. On Christmas morning, when he sat wedged in the top of the Boy''s stocking, with a sprig of holly between his paws, the effect was charming...

Dear reader, here''s a story about the Velveteen Rabbit and his desire to become Real. In this new edition of The Velveteen Rabbit you''ll find eleven grayscale illustrations by Lyudmila Khudiakova. "The Rabbit sighed. He thought it would be a long time before this magic called Real happened to him. He longed to become Real, to know what it felt like; and yet the idea of growing shabby and losing his eyes and whiskers was rather sad. He wished that he could become it without these uncomfortable things happening to him."

Engaging new illustrations by renowned artist Charles Santore--illustrator of The Night Before Christmas, The Wizard of Oz, Snow White, and many others--reinvigorate the classic children''s story of the Velveteen Rabbit. An oversized heirloom edition with three times as many illustrations as the original edition. Includes embossed and foil cover. Originally published in 1922, the classic story of a toy rabbit who loves a boy so much he eventually becomes real has charmed children--and adults--for nearly a century. This heirloom edition, containing Margery Williams'' original text paired with gorgeous paintings by award-winning illustrator Charles Santore, is sure to be treasured by families for many years to come.

The Velveteen Rabbit is a classic, much-loved children''s story by Margery Williams. Once there was a velveteen rabbit who longed to be Real. He was owned by a boy who loved him more and more every day, even when the rabbit''s velveteen coat grew old and shabby and worn. Then one day something magical happened, and the rabbit''s wish began to come true...

The beloved story of the Velveteen Rabbit, the toy rabbit made real by the love of a boy, is now available in a beautiful, padded, oversized board book format featuring Charles Santore’s award-winning illustrations. Originally published in 1922, The Velveteen Rabbit is a treasured classic that has warmed many hearts for decades. The same magnificent artwork as in the hardcover classic edition has been faithfully reproduced on sturdy board stock that will withstand repeated reading and handling…and the padded cover is perfect for toddler-sized hands! This stunning, oversized, padded board book will bring smiles to faces young and old for years to come!

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First published in 1922, "The Velveteen Rabbit" is Margery Williams'' beloved children''s story of how a children''s stuffed rabbit becomes a real animal. A young boy receives a stuffed rabbit sewn from velveteen for Christmas but quickly becomes disinterested in it in favor of the other modern and mechanical toys that he also receives. When the wisest and oldest toy in the nursery, the Skin Horse, tells the velveteen rabbit that if he is loved enough by the boy he could become real, the rabbit is fascinated by the idea. Later the boy comes down with scarlet fever and the rabbit becomes the boy''s favorite toy setting the velveteen rabbit on a magical journey to becoming a real rabbit. This beautifully illustrated children''s book has delighted readers for over one hundred years and to this day remains one of the most popular children''s books ever published. This edition includes the original illustrations in color by William Nicholson and is printed on premium acid-free paper.

By the time the Velveteen Rabbit is dirty, worn out, and about to be burned, he has almost given up hope of ever finding the magic called Real.

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