The Velveteen Rabbit

Margery Williams; Illustrated by Michael Hague

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When a young boy gets a beautiful velveteen rabbit for a gift, he plays with his new toy for a while, but in all the excitement of opening presents, he forgets about it. But only temporarily. How the rabbit comes to be loved by the boy and finally comes to life is a classic story that has been read and cherished by many generations of children and their parents.

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“Hague’s paintings of the Boy who loves his velveteen rabbit are gentle, romantic, and faithful.”—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“In an assessment of artistic merit combined with . . . child appeal, Michael Hague’s book comes up the winner.”—Booklist

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Margery Williams; Illustrated by Michael Hague

Margery Williams (1881-1944) was the author of several books for adults and children, but The Velveteen Rabbit was her first and most-beloved children's book. She received the Newbery Honor for her young adult novel, Winterbound. Williams was born in London and spent most of her life in London and the United States.  Michael Hague has illustrated some of the best-loved works of children’s literature, including The Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan, and The Teddy Bear's Picnic.  He lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with his wife, Kathleen. 

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January 2008
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ISBN: 9780312377502
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Age Range: 3 to 7
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April 1983
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ISBN: 9780805002096
ISBN10: 080500209X
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8 x 10 inches, 48 pages, Full-color illustrations throughout
Age Range: 3 to 7
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March 1999
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ISBN: 9780805061499
ISBN10: 0805061495
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8 x 10 inches, 48 pages, Full-color illustrations throughout
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