- Hardcover: 96 pages
- Publisher: HCI; Har/Plsh edition (Sep 3 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0757303552
- ISBN-13: 978-0757303555
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 18.3 x 9.7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 499 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #329,143 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
An all-time children's classic "The Velveteen Rabbit" beautifully packaged with an adorable, authentic plush version of the beloved bunny! The Velveteen Rabbit's journey from outcast toy to real bunny is a classic tale of love, friendship and learning to be yourself. This special hardcover gift edition, which includes beautiful design on every page, reunites Margery Williams's text with the original full-color 1922 illustrations by William Nicholson. The plush stuffed bunny, which has been designed exclusively for this gift set, is made of high quality velveteen and based on these same original illustrations. We hope that he will become, like the Velveteen Rabbit himself, a cherished companion and inspiration.
About the Author
Toni Raiten-D'Antonio is a psychotherapist and professor of clinical social work. Her first book, The Velveteen Principles, was a sleeper hit with more than 50,000 copies sold.
Margery Williams is the author of more than 30 children's books, but her best-loved work is The Velveteen Rabbit. She died in 1944.
Margery Williams is the author of more than 30 children's books, but her best-loved work is The Velveteen Rabbit. She died in 1944.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A 'real' children's story,
By FrKurt Messick "FrKurt Messick" (Bloomington, IN USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER) (HALL OF FAME)
This review is from: The Velveteen Rabbit Gift Set: Hardcover book and plush package (Hardcover)
The rabbit, feeling a bit out of place and a bit unworthy, nonetheless yearned to be loved, not for what he could be or should have been, but rather for what he truly was. What child (or adult, for that matter) can't find meaning here? Children yearn for love and acceptance, and unfortunately we live in a world in which that acceptance and approval usually consists of things being bigger, stronger, better, prettier, faster, newer.The rabbit is not the 'best' toy in the boy's collection; he's not the most expensive, the best constructed, or the most interesting. But as the wise old Skin Horse knows, it isn't in the flashy paint and moving parts that true love grows. True love makes one real, and it takes a special being and a deliberate process to become real. 'It doesn't happen to people who break easily, or have sharp edges or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in the joints and very shabby.' Being real can hurt, but the rabbit in the process of becoming real barely notices that his velveteen fur is rubbing off, his tail is coming undone, his pink nose is worn and his whiskers are gone. He knows he is loved, especially during the boy's serious illness (the story was written shortly after the great flu pandemic that claimed countless lives in the early part of the twentieth century, and other childhood illnesses were still commonplace killers even in the most technologically advanced countries, perhaps another aspect of how technology can fail to address the 'real'). The ending is poignant and significant - reality means something different for the rabbit than he anticipated, but it is a joyous happening nonetheless. The Skin Horse, the rabbit and the boy are all real, and serves as an extended parable on how right relationships can overcome much adversity. This is one of my favourite stories of all time, and the drawings accompanying this edition are very apt and special.
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4.2 out of 5 stars (22 customer reviews) 23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A 'real' children's story,
By FrKurt Messick "FrKurt Messick" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Velveteen Rabbit Gift Set: Hardcover book and plush package (Hardcover)
The rabbit, feeling a bit out of place and a bit unworthy, nonetheless yearned to be loved, not for what he could be or should have been, but rather for what he truly was. What child (or adult, for that matter) can't find meaning here? Children yearn for love and acceptance, and unfortunately we live in a world in which that acceptance and approval usually consists of things being bigger, stronger, better, prettier, faster, newer.
The rabbit is not the 'best' toy in the boy's collection; he's not the most expensive, the best constructed, or the most interesting. But as the wise old Skin Horse knows, it isn't in the flashy paint and moving parts that true love grows. True love makes one real, and it takes a special being and a deliberate process to become real. 'It doesn't happen to people who break easily, or have sharp edges or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in the joints and very shabby.' Being real can hurt, but the rabbit in the process of becoming real barely notices that his velveteen fur is rubbing off, his tail is coming undone, his pink nose is worn and his whiskers are gone. He knows he is loved, especially during the boy's serious illness (the story was written shortly after the great flu pandemic that claimed countless lives in the early part of the twentieth century, and other childhood illnesses were still commonplace killers even in the most technologically advanced countries, perhaps another aspect of how technology can fail to address the 'real'). The ending is poignant and significant - reality means something different for the rabbit than he anticipated, but it is a joyous happening nonetheless. The Skin Horse, the rabbit and the boy are all real, and serves as an extended parable on how right relationships can overcome much adversity. This is one of my favourite stories of all time, and the drawings accompanying this edition are very apt and special. Added to this edition is a foreword by Toni Raiten-D'Antonio, whose book 'The Velveteen Principles' explores the different ways in which the lessons of the book can enrich the lives of adults and children of all ages. A wonderful addition to a wonderful book. 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brings you back,
By John Schmidt - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Velveteen Rabbit Gift Set: Hardcover book and plush package (Hardcover)
I have read the book when I was kid (I'm 43 now) and seen it on stage a few years ago. When I saw that it was on sale with Amazon and with a stuffed animal I just had to get it. Reading it brought me back to when I was a kid. This is the closest thing to a time machine. Even holding the rabbit brings me back.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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The Velveteen Rabbit Gift Set: Hardcover book and plush,
By C. Bruening - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Velveteen Rabbit Gift Set: Hardcover book and plush package (Hardcover)
Plush is pretty small, don't expect a large stuffed animal. Very good quality,
I would recommend! |
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