This edition had all images removed.
Title: The Velveteen Rabbit
Note: Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: This eBook is courtesy of the Celebration of Women Writers, online at http: //digital.library.upenn.edu/women/
Summary: "The Velveteen Rabbit" by Margery Williams Bianco is a classic children's book written in the early 20th century. This beloved tale follows the journey of a stuffed rabbit made of velveteen and explores themes of love, reality, and the nature of being through the eyes of toys. The story delves into what it means to be "real" in a world dominated by the enchantment of childhood. The narrative begins with the Velveteen Rabbit, who longs to be loved by the Boy and transformed into a "real" rabbit. Initially overlooked among other toys, the Rabbit finds comfort in the wisdom of the older Skin Horse. After gaining the Boy’s affection and spending countless joyful days together, the Rabbit becomes real in the Boy's eyes when he realizes the depth of their bond. However, when the Boy falls ill, the Rabbit faces a heartbreaking fate as he is discarded. Yet, a fairy appears to grant him true reality, transforming him into a living rabbit. Ultimately, the story emphasizes the profound impact of love and connection, revealing that being loved makes one truly real, regardless of outward appearances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bianco, Margery Williams, 1881-1944
EBook No.: 11757
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 1541
Language: English
Subject: Toys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Rabbits -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Velveteen Rabbit
Note: Reading ease score: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: This eBook is courtesy of the Celebration of Women Writers, online at http: //digital.library.upenn.edu/women/
Summary: "The Velveteen Rabbit" by Margery Williams Bianco is a classic children's book written in the early 20th century. This beloved tale follows the journey of a stuffed rabbit made of velveteen and explores themes of love, reality, and the nature of being through the eyes of toys. The story delves into what it means to be "real" in a world dominated by the enchantment of childhood. The narrative begins with the Velveteen Rabbit, who longs to be loved by the Boy and transformed into a "real" rabbit. Initially overlooked among other toys, the Rabbit finds comfort in the wisdom of the older Skin Horse. After gaining the Boy’s affection and spending countless joyful days together, the Rabbit becomes real in the Boy's eyes when he realizes the depth of their bond. However, when the Boy falls ill, the Rabbit faces a heartbreaking fate as he is discarded. Yet, a fairy appears to grant him true reality, transforming him into a living rabbit. Ultimately, the story emphasizes the profound impact of love and connection, revealing that being loved makes one truly real, regardless of outward appearances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bianco, Margery Williams, 1881-1944
EBook No.: 11757
Published: Mar 1, 2004
Downloads: 1541
Language: English
Subject: Toys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Rabbits -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.