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The Velveteen Rabbit
The magic of storytelling unfolds in page after beautiful page of these early-reader paperbacks that are perfect for reading aloud and simple enough for children who are ready to spread their reading wings. Priced so affordably, parents will collect them all!
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
24 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 1996
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December 7, 2019
”Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, your eyes don’t see as well and you get loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don’t matter at all, because once you are Real you can’t be ugly, except to people who don’t understand you.”
I'M NOT CRYING, MY EYES ARE SWEATING.
It is a truth universally acknowledged by me that I have a heart of stone when it comes to reading books and watching media, in the sense that I never cry when reading a book or watching a movie/TV show. It apparently seems that I am immune to human emotion or something of the sort when it comes to that. It just doesn't happen.
Did I dissolve into tears when Romeo and Juliet died by romantic suicide together? Nope.
Did I drown into a puddle of my own tears when Jack let go of the door (even though there was enough room to fit in)? Nah, son.
Did I ugly cry with snot coming down my face when Gaston brutally stabs the Beast in the heart, leading to everyone's favorite furry monster demise? No.
**Gee, maybe I am a heartless witch.**
Except for one book.
One book has the power to reduce me into a sobbing, sniveling mess.
And that's The Velveteen Rabbit.
GET THIS ONION CHOPPING NINJA OUT OF MY FACE.
It's such a simple story, honestly; a stuffed rabbit wants nothing more than to be valued and loved by his owner. And when he does, he will become Real. It's not only a story to entice children's imaginations about what their stuffed animals must be thinking, but it's also a metaphor for life itself; about how we get older and become more Real to the outside. And once we find the power within ourselves to become real, we are real forever, not only to the ones we love and are loved by us, but ourselves.
I swear I'm not crying, really I'm not.
This book will make you ugly cry all the way down to the snot coming out of your nose and tears coming out of your eyes. You'll never be able to look at stuffed animals the same way ever again. No matter if you read this book silently to yourself or to someone else, have at least five boxes of Kleenex around you at all times. Because this book will smash your heart and break it into a million pieces.
But the perhaps the best part?
It puts it all back together again.
I'M NOT CRYING, MY EYES ARE SWEATING.
It is a truth universally acknowledged by me that I have a heart of stone when it comes to reading books and watching media, in the sense that I never cry when reading a book or watching a movie/TV show. It apparently seems that I am immune to human emotion or something of the sort when it comes to that. It just doesn't happen.
Did I dissolve into tears when Romeo and Juliet died by romantic suicide together? Nope.
Did I drown into a puddle of my own tears when Jack let go of the door (even though there was enough room to fit in)? Nah, son.
Did I ugly cry with snot coming down my face when Gaston brutally stabs the Beast in the heart, leading to everyone's favorite furry monster demise? No.
**Gee, maybe I am a heartless witch.**
Except for one book.
One book has the power to reduce me into a sobbing, sniveling mess.
And that's The Velveteen Rabbit.
GET THIS ONION CHOPPING NINJA OUT OF MY FACE.
It's such a simple story, honestly; a stuffed rabbit wants nothing more than to be valued and loved by his owner. And when he does, he will become Real. It's not only a story to entice children's imaginations about what their stuffed animals must be thinking, but it's also a metaphor for life itself; about how we get older and become more Real to the outside. And once we find the power within ourselves to become real, we are real forever, not only to the ones we love and are loved by us, but ourselves.
”Once you are real, you can’t become unreal again. It lasts for always.”
I swear I'm not crying, really I'm not.
This book will make you ugly cry all the way down to the snot coming out of your nose and tears coming out of your eyes. You'll never be able to look at stuffed animals the same way ever again. No matter if you read this book silently to yourself or to someone else, have at least five boxes of Kleenex around you at all times. Because this book will smash your heart and break it into a million pieces.
But the perhaps the best part?
It puts it all back together again.
October 6, 2019
Soothing, warm, cozy and happy.
Just the kind I love.
Just the kind I wanted for so long.
A goodread indeed.
Just the kind I love.
Just the kind I wanted for so long.
A goodread indeed.
May 3, 2019
1. Awards: n/a
2. Appropriate grade level: Preschool- 2nd grade
3. Original Summary: The stuffed rabbit only wants to be valued and loved by its owner. When he is, he will become real.
4. Original Review: This book is great insight into “what a stuffed animal might be thinking” and is a beautiful parallel to the lives we live each day. When we find power within ourselves, we are always powerful.
5. 2-3 in class uses: This book can be used to talk about our love for our toys, respect for our things, and to talk about interpersonal relationships.
2. Appropriate grade level: Preschool- 2nd grade
3. Original Summary: The stuffed rabbit only wants to be valued and loved by its owner. When he is, he will become real.
4. Original Review: This book is great insight into “what a stuffed animal might be thinking” and is a beautiful parallel to the lives we live each day. When we find power within ourselves, we are always powerful.
5. 2-3 in class uses: This book can be used to talk about our love for our toys, respect for our things, and to talk about interpersonal relationships.
September 10, 2025
I really enjoyed the story. A rabbit was sad that it was forgotten but was told that one day he would become real. When the boy couldn't find his other toy, the Velveteen rabbit was there and soon became the favorite. Years later, the Velveteen Rabbit was to be destroyed due to being old and diseased but because the boy loved him so, he became a real rabbit.
April 18, 2020
Simplified version of the classic that is good for young readers. The pictures are “updated” for the time it was produced, but a bit on the dated side again.
September 1, 2025
one of the best stories I have ever read!
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October 3, 2016Wonderful story about a little rabbit's adventures as his boy learns to play with other toys. Teaches children their old toys may always be better than new ones and this velveteen rabbit will always hold a special place in this boys heart.
April 2, 2013
One of my favorite stories about the love of a stuffed animal that so many children can relate to.
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