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 is brought to life by gorgeous classic illustrations by William Nicholson.
Since its first publication in 1922, Margery Williams's much-loved, timeless tale of a toy rabbit's fervent wish to become real has captured the hearts of millions of adults and children alike. After accompanying the Boy on many happy adventures, tragedy strikes, and the Rabbit's terrible fate looks to be set. Or can magic intervene?
This enchanting story is presented in a beautiful facsimile hardback edition with a cloth spine and original full-colour illustrations, making it a wonderful collector's item.
Hardback with 48 pages of original illustrations by William Nicholson