The Velveteen Rabbit & Other Stories

by Margery Williams Bianco

When a little boy chooses to play with the Velveteen Rabbit instead of his more expensive toys, the doll learns what it means to be truly Real. Young and old alike will enjoy this collection of time-honored tales, featuring the stuffed bunny and including other favorites such as "Pinocchio," "Thumbelina," "Little Red Riding Hood," and "The Ugly Duckling."

Genres: Classics, Childrens, Fiction, Fantasy, Short Stories

128 pages, Paperback

Published February 1, 2008

About the author

Margery Williams Bianco was an English-American author, primarily of popular children's books. A professional writer since the age of nineteen, she achieved lasting fame at forty-one with the 1922 publication of the classic that is her best-known work, The Velveteen Rabbit.

Reviews

[Kim Bloink · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful classic.

[Misa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book for The Children's Classics Club for the month of December. I've never heard of The Velveteen Rabbit story or this author and it was a good discovery. I don't know why but it reminded me a little bit of Toy Story, it was so cute. I knew all the other stories of course like Thumblina, Pinoccio and all the others . It was nice.

[Julia · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars ✨

[Kayla Peker · Rating 3 out of 5]

Came for The Velveteen Rabbit, stayed for the absolute insanity of the other stories. Below you’ll find a quick review/summary of each.

The Velveteen Rabbit - A classic for a reason, so sweet.
The Frog Prince - Super creepy.
Peter Pan - The movie was better.
The Good Little Mouse - What a plot twist!
Princess Cat - Utterly unrealistic.
Pinocchio - A wild take on Jonah and the Whale.
Thumbelina - Girl completely forgets the woman who raised her.
Little Red Riding Hood - Never trust a talking animal.
The Country Mouse and the City Mouse - A country mouse on his Rumspringa.
Chicken Little - Imagine your name being “Goosey Loosey.”
The Ugly Duckling - Talk about a glow up.

[Luz · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The Velveteen Rabbit" by Margery Williams is a heartwarming tale that delights both children and adults. It follows a young boy who gets a stuffed rabbit for Christmas, but soon ignores it for more exciting toys. However, when he stumbles upon the rabbit again, their bond grows. The rabbit dreams of becoming real through the boy's love. This touching story, filled with genuine moments, earns a solid 5 stars for its storytelling.

[Randi B · Rating 4 out of 5]

The most tolerable collection of short stories I’ve ever read. They were legit short, no more than 3 pages each. I initially started reading this because I remembered my mom taking me to see “The Velveteen Rabbit” play when I was like 4. I remember going, but couldn’t recall the plot. It was cute, I’m sure I enjoyed it as a child. The other stories included Pinocho, Thumbelina, Chicken Little, and more. A quick read.

[A Book Matchmaker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great collection of classic stories

Great collection of classic stories! I love old children's stories. I loved the velveteen rabbit as a child and it was fun to reread such a great story.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love children’s books

[Zah · Rating 4 out of 5]

read this because chandler bing.

[Cristiana]

"Real isn't how you are made, " said the Skin Horse. "It's a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real."
"Does it hurt?" asked the Rabbit.
"Sometimes", said the Skin Horse, for he was always truthful. "When you are Real you don't mind being hurt."

" ... once you are Real you can't be ugly, except to people who don't understand."

[Ninette · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Velveteen Rabbit itself is, of course, a five star story. The other stories in this collection, however, turned out to be mere plot summaries of other popular children's stories and fairy tales (like Peter Pan, Pinocchio and the Ugly Duckling). Why?!?!

[Thacia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book as a child and I still absolutely adore it. I can completely relate. I have always tried to gain enough love from those I care about most to feel real. I still do. I love this book.

[Tiffany]

This is a beautiful story of a toy bunny who want to be real. He learns that you become real by loving and being loved.

[wanderinggene]

Read Velveteen Rabbit with Una

[Sander Lindstrom · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was really good but I thought that the velveteen rabbit would be burned up. I was happy that The velveteen rabbit wasn't burned up!

[Muffin Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this one to my kids one night and it was as magical as the first time I read it.

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

A children's classic with a beautiful message if love and sacrifice.

[bymishie]

Rating & Review to come! #42