The much-loved children's classic by Margery Williams, now reimagined by David Litchfield as a gorgeous picture book for the youngest readers The Velveteen Rabbit is the perfect stuffed toy - soft, snuggly and brand new. But he longs to be played with, so he can become Real. After his Boy takes him to bed one night, the pair become inseparable, playing together from dawn to dusk. Rabbit thinks his heart will burst from happiness. This is what being Real must feel like... But when the pair are separated through illness, a magical fairy grants the wish of Rabbit's heart. Finally transformed into a REAL Rabbit, he finds a new family, but never forgets his special friend - after all, he was always real to the boy. Share the magic of the Velveteen Rabbit with incredible full-colour illustrations by one of Britain's leading illustrators David Litchfield is the author-illustrator of The Bear and the Piano, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize Stunning artwork brings the classic story to new heights, perfect for sharing with the little ones in your life Discover other fabulous books by David Litchfield: Pip and Egg and A Sprinkle of Happiness.
| ISBN: | 9780702317330 |
| Publication date: | 12th February 2026 |
| Author: | Margery Williams |
| Illustrator: | David Litchfield |
| Publisher: | Scholastic |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 48 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s picture books Classic Literature Traditional Tales Animal Stories |