The Velveteen Rabbit - Paperback

by Margery Williams (Author), William Nicholson (Illustrator)

"What is REAL?" a shy stuffed animal asks an older and wiser plaything. Generations of children have found the answer to that vital question in The Velveteen Rabbit: Or, How Toys Become Real, the timeless story of a toy's transformation through the power of love. This gift edition of Margery Williams's beloved classic features enchanting color illustrations by William Nicholson from the original 1922 publication.

Author Biography

London-born Margery Williams (1881-1944) lived in England and the United States and published her first novel at the age of 21. In 1922 she published The Velveteen Rabbit, the first and best-known of her 30 books for young people.
William Nicholson (1872-1949) illustrated many books but is best remembered as a painter whose portraits are exhibited in museums and galleries throughout England. He was knighted in 1936.