The Velveteen Rabbit
by Margery Williams
Presented as a Christmas gift to a young child, the Velvet Rabbit lives in the nursery with all the other toys and waits for the day when the Boy (as he is also called) chooses him as his playmate. Over time, the shy Rabbit befriends the battered Leather Horse, the wisest resident of the nursery, who reveals the purpose of all children's toys: to become "real" with human love. "The real thing is not how you were created," Horseskin said. "That's what's happening to you. When a child loves you for a long, very long time, not only to play with you, but also if he REALLY loves you, then you become Real. "This emotional classic — perfect for any kid who thinks maybe their toy has a feel — has been cute kids since it was first released." "Velvet Rabbit" is a timeless story of friendship, love, acceptance, and honesty. When the world seems uncertain, Margery Williams' classic story reminds us all of what really matters.
