Susan's Books and Gifts

The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams is a classic children’s book first published in 1922, about a stuffed rabbit who longs to become “Real” through the love of a boy, learning that being loved makes you real, even if it means becoming shabby. After the boy falls ill and the rabbit is discarded, a Nursery Magic Fairy transforms him into a real rabbit in the forest, allowing him to join other rabbits. The story, originally illustrated by William Nicholson, explores themes of love, loss, and the meaning of reality.