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The Velveteen Rabbit (Hb) — Content Guide for Parents

By Margery WilliamsScholastic2026-02-12ISBN 9780702317330
The Velveteen Rabbit (Hb)

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

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 Eggand A Sprinkle of Happiness

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Velveteen Rabbit (Hb) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence in the book. The story involves a stuffed rabbit's emotional journey and does not depict any physical violence or harm to characters. No genuinely frightening content in the book. While the story includes emotional moments, it is ultimately a gentle tale suitable for children.

  • Does The Velveteen Rabbit (Hb) have violence?

    No violence in the book. The story involves a stuffed rabbit's emotional journey and does not depict any physical violence or harm to characters.

  • Does The Velveteen Rabbit (Hb) have scary content?

    No genuinely frightening content in the book. While the story includes emotional moments, it is ultimately a gentle tale suitable for children.

  • Does The Velveteen Rabbit (Hb) have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. While some sources mention a Christian worldview, this is not explicitly present in the narrative of 'The Velveteen Rabbit'.

  • Does The Velveteen Rabbit (Hb) have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes in the book narrative. The characters are not racially identified, and the story does not engage with issues of race or racism.

  • Does The Velveteen Rabbit (Hb) have profanity?

    No profanity in the book. The language is appropriate for children, focusing on the story's themes without any inappropriate language.

  • Does The Velveteen Rabbit (Hb) have climate change?

    No climate themes present in the book. The narrative centers on the emotional connection between a child and a toy, without any environmental or climate-related content.

  • Does The Velveteen Rabbit (Hb) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The narrative focuses on themes of love and becoming real through affection, with no references to sexual themes.

  • Does The Velveteen Rabbit (Hb) have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The focus is on the emotional journey of the rabbit rather than on traditional or modern gender expectations.

  • Does The Velveteen Rabbit (Hb) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes in the book itself. Search results reference adaptations and interpretations, but these do not pertain to the original narrative of 'The Velveteen Rabbit'.

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