The Classic Tale of Velveteen Rabbit Or, How Toys Become Real

Daughter Anna (now 19 years old) loved this book. It was her favorite above all others. As we sorted through some old kid things for give-away purposes, we stumbled upon this old, well worn copy of "The Velveteen Rabbit." She insisted we keep the book for HER children.
This was her book that Mama (me!) had to read to her again and again and again. As soon as the last word was read on the last page, it was "Mama, please read it again!"
(how I miss those days, by the way!)
The book also has a powerful message about Love that children understand and cherish.
This is a wonderful book. No child should be without their own copy of "The Velveteen Rabbit."

Bought this book for my oldest daughters Easter basket. It clearly shows that the cover has a picture of the book on it. Mine was blank. Opened it up and the picture that should have been on the cover fell out. The book is awful quality. And I was very disappointed to find that they would ship a “new” book in an obviously used condition. Now it’s two days from Easter and I will be going out to find a new book to put in her basket. Don’t waste your money.

I was re-reading this book before wrapping it as a gift and was appalled to find a great big spellchecker oversight in this particular edition--the real rabbits had "seems" instead of seams. With this small amount of text, I wish the publisher had relied on a human proofreader. Sloppy production which reflects a lack of craftsmanship and concern. On the good side, the dark red hardbound cover is nice.

This was my favorite book growing up, and started a love of reading that I have to this day. The message it gives is timeless -- magic can happen if you are steadfast and believe.
I recommend this for all children, and for anyone who needs to be reminded of the power of love.

Great illustrations inside but the cover is empty, is sticky and you can see an outline like the picture was taken off. I was going to use the book in an Easter picture with my son but there is no cover.

The Velveteen Rabbit, and his timeless message about the meaning of love, is a marvellous children's book which every adult should re-read. It never fails to move and enchant me. This edition is especially suited as a gift book.

We started reading this book to our child and after a few pages we reached a section that was just contained blank pages. After finding where the text resumed, we realized that a portion of the story was missing. Terrible quality. Made in China.

I read this book to my children many years ago and sent this copy to a freind with young grandchildren.

I suspect most young children won't "get" the analogies, but when the story is read to them I always embellished and acted out some scenes. It is, in my opinion, a story more suited to being "told", at least initially, and possibly even explained, but I love it.

The story certainly is a classic and one I'll keep on hand for future generations

This is a lovely book with one of the sweetest stories ever. This is such a tender remembrance.

GREAT STORY AND ILLUSTRAATIONS BY MICHAEL GREEN, WHICH ARE SUPERIOR. I STARTED GIVING THIS BOOK TO ONE GENERATION OF GREATNIECES AND NOW HAVE STARTED ON THE NEXT GENERAATION.