Realness
The Velveteen Rabbit wasn't worried about keeping it real; he was too preoccupied about becoming Real. The Skin Horse explains the process here:"Real isn't how you are made," said the Skin Horse. "...
Classic vs. Modern Toys
People love new things. New phones. New cars. New toys. But in the case of the Velveteen Rabbit, newer isn't always better.When the Rabbit first arrives in the nursery, he runs into all kinds of ne...
Seasons
For everything there is a season, right? That's true for the Velveteen Rabbit, too.His story begins on Christmas Day—in winter. The Boy doesn't play much with him and he snubbed by the other toys...
Illustrations
The Velveteen Rabbit is a beloved enough children's book that it's been illustrated, over the years, by a wide variety of talented artists. From Maurice Sendak to Sarah Massini, everyone wants to g...