The Velveteen Rabbit: Illustrated Gift Edition - Haliburtons & Co.

The Velveteen Rabbit: Illustrated Gift Edition

£14.99

Beautifully Illustrated
Made To Treasure

The complete, unabridged story of how love makes us real. When the Velveteen Rabbit arrives in the nursery, he's snubbed by the other toys—until the wise Skin Horse explains how toys become "real" through being loved. Through a golden summer, Rabbit becomes Boy's favourite companion, growing shabby but real in the way that matters most.

Sarah Massini's warm, nostalgic illustrations fill every page of this lavishly produced gift edition. The premium features—cloth binding, foil cover, textured jacket, ribbon marker—make this a keepsake worthy of Margery Williams's timeless 1922 classic.

Book details:

Complete unabridged text from 1922 original
64 pages with full-colour illustrations throughout
Illustrated by Sarah Massini in warm, nostalgic style
Premium hardback: cloth binding, foil cover, textured jacket, ribbon marker

Suitable for children aged 3 years and up

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Further Information

What's Included: 64-page hardback featuring the complete, unabridged original text by Margery Williams (1922) with full-colour illustrations throughout by Sarah Massini.

About the Story: First published in 1922, this beloved tale explores what it means to be "real" through love and connection. The story follows a toy rabbit's journey from being new and overlooked to becoming a boy's most treasured companion, culminating in a transformation that reveals the true nature of love.

About Margery Williams: Born in London in 1881, Williams was a professional writer from age 19. She lived in England, America, and Italy, writing numerous books for adults and children. The Velveteen Rabbit, published in 1922, became her most famous work and remains a beloved classic.

About the Illustrator: Sarah Massini's warm, nostalgic illustration style brings gentle atmosphere to the story. Her career has progressed from corporate design through children's book design to illustration—what she loves doing best. She lives in Sussex with her family.

Premium Production: Printed on high-quality Munken paper with cloth binding, fully-foiled cover, textured paper jacket, ribbon marker, and head and tail bands. The substantial production reflects the story's lasting significance.

First in Series: Launches the Nosy Crow Classics series, which brings beloved stories to new generations through high production values and beautiful contemporary illustration.

Product Specifications

ISBN: 9780857636966

Publisher: Nosy Crow

Author: Margery Williams

Illustrator: Sarah Massini

Format: Hardback

Pages: 64

Dimensions: 251mm (w) x 274mm (h) x 16mm (d)

Weight: Approximately 668g

Age Range: 3 years and up

Language: English

Publication Date: 1 September 2016

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What we need: Your item should be in the same lovely condition it arrived in – unused, with any tags, and in its original packaging. We'll also need your order number or receipt.

Send it back: Once we've arranged your return, we'll email you a free prepaid return label and clear instructions.

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Nosy Crow

Founded in 2010, this award-winning independent publisher creates child-focused, parent-friendly books that encourage reading for pleasure. From innovative Stories Aloud audio features to partnerships with The British Museum and Cambridge University, Nosy Crow makes beautiful books children and families love to share.

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