Margery Williams THE VELVETEEN RABBIT Charles Santore Illus. CLASSIC 2012 HC/DJ

Description: The Velveteen Rabbit or, How Toys Become Real: The Classic Edition, written by Margery Williams Bianco, and illustrated by Charles Santore, is a 40 page, 11 1/4 X 10 3/4 inch hardcover book published by Appleseed Press, Maine. The copyright date is 2012 (for the new illustrations) and this is a first (thus) edition: the copyright page states "First Edition" and the printing number line starts with "1." The book was first published in 1922. Synopsis - This classic children's book, illustrated on every page with full-color or duotone drawings, tells the story of a stuffed rabbit and his quest to become real through the love of his owner. The Rabbit's quest to become Real is based on his now classic conversation with the Rocking Horse one night in the nursery: "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.' 'Does it happen all at once, like being wound up,' he asked, 'or bit by bit?' 'It doesn't happen all at once,' said the Skin Horse. 'You become. It takes a long time. That's why it doesn't happen often to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don't matter at all, because once you are Real you can't be ugly, except to people who don't understand." Condition Details - The book is in very good plus condition; it has a square spine, a very tight binding, and the text has no marks, wrinkles, tears, writing or signs of use. The glossy cover (with the same illustration as the dustjacket) has mild cornerbumps but no other edgewear, soil or stains. The dustjacket (in new, protective Brodart) has very light edgewear, no chips or tears. No unpleasant odors. Note: Several pictures of the cover are provided so you can see all edges of the book. I never use stock photos. The item pictured is the item you'll receive, and it will be packed with care regardless of the shipping method. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

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