O Coelhinho de Veludo (The Velveteen Rabbit, 1922), escrito por Margery Williams (1881-1944), conta a história de um coelho de brinquedo que aprende que o amor pode transformá-lo em um ser de verdade. Em sua trajetória, o Coelhinho passa por situações difíceis (abandono e quase morte), assim como de extrema alegria (a descoberta do que é ser de verdade, o amor que o Menino lhe dedica e o encontro com uma fada). A transformação do Coelhinho só ocorre por completo quando ele consegue expressar um sentimento profundo, em um momento crucial, com uma lágrima. Texto original em inglês.

The velveteen rabbit

The Velveteen Rabbit (or How Toys Become Real) is the charming story of a toy rabbit's quest to become real through the love of his owner. This short novel has been a favourite of children and their parents since 1922. Sayre Street Books offers the world's greatest literature in easy to navigate, beautifully designed digital editions.

The Velveteen Rabbit

A deluxe gift edition of one of the most beloved children's stories—a gorgeous, collectable keepsake. With the original story and restored artwork from the 1922 classic, plus a beautiful cloth cover with stamped gold accents, this collectable edition of The Velveteen Rabbit is the ideal gift for baby showers, birthdays, weddings, and holidays throughout the year. Includes a book plate for personalizing your gift for a special occasion. At first a brand-new toy, now a threadbare and discarded nursery relic, the velveteen rabbit is saved from peril by a magic fairy who whisks him away to the idyllic world of Rabbitland. There, he becomes "Real," a cherished childhood companion who will be loved for eternity. Treasured for generations, here is a timeless tale about the magic of boundless love.

By the time the Velveteen Rabbit is dirty, worn out, and about to be burned, he has almost given up hope of ever finding the magic called Real.

The Velveteen Rabbit, Or, How Toys Became Real

First published in 1922, the classic children's story about a velveteen rabbit on a quest to become real through the love of his owner is brought to life with beautifully whimsical illustrations. As the book begins, a young boy receives a toy rabbit in his stocking for Christmas. Although initially excited, he soon puts it in the toybox with the rest of his toys. There he meets the skin horse who tells the velveteen rabbit that if a child loves a toy and plays with it for a long time, then that toy becomes real. This is something that the rabbit really wants to happen to him. Join the Velveteen Rabbit on his magical journey to becoming real.

Dear reader, here's a story about the Velveteen Rabbit and his desire to become Real. In this new edition of The Velveteen Rabbit you'll find eleven grayscale illustrations by Lyudmila Khudiakova. "The Rabbit sighed. He thought it would be a long time before this magic called Real happened to him. He longed to become Real, to know what it felt like; and yet the idea of growing shabby and losing his eyes and whiskers was rather sad. He wished that he could become it without these uncomfortable things happening to him."

The Velveteen Rabbit (Illustrated)

Beautiful classical music and simple sound effects help tell the well-known story of “The Velveteen Rabbit.” This favorite children's classic tale is about a young boy that receives a stuffed, velveteen rabbit as a Christmas present. The Boy loves the rabbit, but after unwrapping the other presents, forgets about the Rabbit completely. The old, wise Skin Horse comforts the Rabbit by telling him not to worry, because the fancier toys will never become “Real.” The Skin Horse explains that “Real,” only happens when a child loves something for a very long, long time. One night, the Boy's Nanny reaches into the toy cupboard and finds the Rabbit. She gives the Boy the Velveteen Rabbit to sleep with. That night, and for many nights after, the Velveteen Rabbit slept in the Boy's bed. The Boy talked to the Velveteen Rabbit and they played games together. Find out what happens when the Boy becomes very ill and the doctor suggests that the Rabbit be thrown into the trash to be burned the next day. Will the Velveteen Rabbit ever become “Real?”A positive ending adds interest to this adorable story and encourages a lifelong love for reading.

Engaging new illustrations by renowned artist Charles Santore--illustrator of The Night Before Christmas, The Wizard of Oz, Snow White, and many others--reinvigorate the classic children's story of the Velveteen Rabbit. An oversized heirloom edition with three times as many illustrations as the original edition. Includes embossed and foil cover. Originally published in 1922, the classic story of a toy rabbit who loves a boy so much he eventually becomes real has charmed children--and adults--for nearly a century. This heirloom edition, containing Margery Williams' original text paired with gorgeous paintings by award-winning illustrator Charles Santore, is sure to be treasured by families for many years to come.

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