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The Velveteen Rabbit (Pb) — Content Guide for Parents

By Margery WilliamsScholastic2026-02-12ISBN 9780702343476
The Velveteen Rabbit (Pb)

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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 (Pb) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence in the book. The story involves emotional themes, such as the boy getting sick, but does not depict physical violence or harm between characters. No genuinely frightening content in the book. While the boy's illness may be distressing, it is not presented in a way that would cause fear or nightmares for children.

  • Does The Velveteen Rabbit (Pb) have violence?

    No violence in the book. The story involves emotional themes, such as the boy getting sick, but does not depict physical violence or harm between characters.

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

    No genuinely frightening content in the book. While the boy's illness may be distressing, it is not presented in a way that would cause fear or nightmares for children.

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

    No explicit racial themes in the book. The narrative does not address race or racism as central themes, and the characters are not racially identified in a significant way.

  • Does The Velveteen Rabbit (Pb) have profanity?

    No profanity in the book. The language used is appropriate for children and does not include any offensive or inappropriate words.

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

    No climate themes present in the book. The narrative does not address environmental issues or activism, focusing instead on personal love and transformation.

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

    No sexual content in the book. The narrative focuses on themes of love and transformation without any sexual themes or implications.

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

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It focuses on the emotional journey of the rabbit and the bond with the child, without promoting traditional or modern gender roles.

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

    No LGBTQ+ themes present in the book itself. Search results reference adaptations and external interpretations, but do not provide evidence of LGBTQ+ content in the original narrative of The Velveteen Rabbit.

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