| In a charming, unpretenious style reminiscent of Beatrix Potter, author Margery Williams delights new generations of youngsters with her poignant children's classic about a shabby toy bunny and the little boy who loves him. The tale tells of the velveteen rabbit's happiness as he becomes the boy's favorite plaything, then strikes a sadder note as the worn-out toy is discarded after the boy's bout with scarlet fever. But joy returns when the bunny begins a new life with the help of a kind-hearted fairy. Not for children alone, The Velveteen Rabbit will strike a fond chord of remembrance among adults recalling their own childhood toys and perhaps musing about the tale's deeper theme of the transforming power of love. Paperback, 48 pages.ISBN:486259242. DOVER |
