The Velveteen Rabbit becomes real in his own mind but he is intrigued by the the wild bunnies, he can’t see the seams where they have been made or a clockwork key to wind them up. The Velveteen Rabbit’s best friend in the nursery is The Skin Horse who explains that in order for him to become real he must be well loved. But while waiting for the gardener to light the bonfire something magical happens… When the Boy gets scarlet fever, all of his toys must be destroyed so The Velveteen Rabbit is taken to be burnt. One day wild bunnies laugh at The Velveteen Rabbit because he’s not real like them but The Velveteen Rabbit knows that he is real because the Boy loves him. From this point on The Velveteen Rabbit becomes the Boy’s special friend, he sleeps with him and plays with him, indoors and out. For a long time The Velveteen Rabbit lives in the toy cupboard with The Skin Horse but one day he is brought out when another favourite bedtime toy has gone missing. The Story: The Boy receives The Velveteen Rabbit as a Christmas present. This edition has been illustrated by Sarah Massini and it is the first title in a new series of classic stories which are being republished by Nosy Crow. We all believe that our childhood toys are real and this is the question that The Velveteen Rabbit struggles with, how can he truly become real? Any child (or adult) with a special toy can relate to this magical story and this beautiful, newly illustrated hardback would make a wonderful Christmas gift.
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