The Velveteen Rabbit

Margery Williams

Description

A charming tale of self-acceptance, love, loss, and magic, The Velveteen Rabbit is one of the most enduring children's stories in literary history.

‘Once you are real you can't become unreal again. It lasts for always.’ - Margery Williams

Set in a young boy’s nursery, The Velveteen Rabbit captures the imagination, fantasy, and infinite love of childhood. Embark on a journey of unconditional friendship and self-acceptance with this delightful tale, and join the velveteen rabbit as he learns what it truly means to be Real.

A wonderful tale of growth and inner beauty, Margery Williams’ The Velveteen Rabbit was first published in 1922 and is a classic of children’s literature. This facsimile edition has been thoughtfully reproduced by Read & Co. Books with great care taken to preserve the magic of the original illustrations by William Nicholson.

This collector’s edition is a beautiful keepsake for any child’s library, forever serving as a reminder that true value comes from love.

Sujets

• Social Themes
• Juvenilee Fiction
• Friendship
• Animals
• Rabbits
• Toys

Informations

• Publié par: Read Books Ltd.
• Date de parution: 14 mars 2023
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781528798556
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 4 Mo

Extrait

The Velveteen Rabbit





"A delicious little story, appropriately illustrated, of the life of a boy's toy, velvet rabbit, and how it became Real. Fanciful though it is, it is based on love and truth, and will strike a sympathetic note in the heart of every little child."
- The Sunday School Times, 1926
"A lovable book for small children. The rabbit is as real as can be in spite of his "boot-button eyes" and "his little sawdust heart"."
- A Parent's Guide to Children's R eading, 1926
"For a small child's solid comfort, few things can surpass The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams… With a wealth of child psychology between the lines, the Velveteen Rabbit becomes real even to grown-ups."
- The Forum, 1926
"For very little people The Velveteen Rabbit, by Miss Margery Williams, is a very charming little tale. The rabbit is a most engaging and fascinating little person who, after a long and exciting life, at last finds himself thrown on the dust heap. But this, happily, is not the end"
- Derbyshire Adve rtiser, 1922


'Once you are Real you can't become unreal again. It lasts for always.'
- The Velv eteen Rabbit Marg ery Williams



THE VELVETEEN RABBIT
OR HOW TOYS BECOME REAL
by Margery Williams Illustrations by William Nicholson



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Introduction
One of the most influential children's stories in literary history, The Velveteen Rabbit is a charming tale of self-acceptance, love, loss, and magic. First published in 1922, Margery Williams' wonderful children’s story delves into what it truly means to be 'Real', revealing that what matters most in life is to love and be loved in return. The short but beautiful narrative has been treasured for over a century, accompanied by Sir William Nicholson's original illustrations, bringing the magical ta le to life.
Margery Williams Bianco was born on 22nd July 1881 in London to Robert and Florence Harper Williams. The family moved to New York, USA, in 1890, before settling on a farm in Pennsylvania. There, Williams attended the Covenant School in Sharon Hill until she completed formal education at 17. Despite losing her father at the age of seven, she carried his literary influence her entire life, often recalling that it was his devotion and love of reading that inspired her to write from a young age.
In 1901, she returned to London to pursue a career as an author. Her first novel, The Late Returning, was written for an adult audience and was published in 1902, although it didn't sell well.