
Margery Williams, illus William Nicholson
Farshore Books
Age 5-7 years
When a little boy is given a velveteen rabbit for his birthday it becomes a treasured possession. Told from the perspective of the rabbit we share his joy at being loved and played with by the boy, his adventures and misadventures and yearning to become real.
Now over 100 years old, this is a gentle tale sprinkled with magic celebrating the love between young children and their toys. There are many editions of this classic picture book – the anniversary edition features the original artwork by William Nicholson.
Watch an animation of the story narrated by Meryl Streep
Watch a trailer for the feature film
