The Velveteen Rabbit
The Velveteen Rabbit, published in 1922, is Margery Williams Bianco's story of a stuffed toy who wants to become Real. The Rabbit arrives in a Christmas stocking and is snubbed by the mechanical toys, but the wise old Skin Horse tells him that a toy becomes Real when a child truly loves it, even if its fur is loved off. The Boy takes the Rabbit to bed and into the garden, where it meets live rabbits who laugh at it. Then the Boy falls ill with scarlet fever, and everything he touched is to be burned. The story's gentle treatment of love, loss and transformation has made it one of the most enduring picture books in English. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the opening pages are free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Velveteen Rabbit
The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Bianco can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Velveteen Rabbit online?
Yes. The Velveteen Rabbit opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Velveteen Rabbit free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Velveteen Rabbit is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Velveteen Rabbit in the public domain?
Yes. The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Bianco is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Velveteen Rabbit?
About 16 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Velveteen Rabbit?
The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Bianco is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
