The Velveteen Rabbit Themes
Appearances
Would you rather cuddle with a brand new stuffed animal or a shabby one that's been broken in through years of hugging? In The Velveteen Rabbit, we learn that appearances aren't always what they se...
Isolation
If you think about it, being a toy would be pretty lonely. You just sit around waiting for a kid to play with you. Not the most exciting day. The Velveteen Rabbit doesn't even really have any toy f...
Love
Literature is filled with timeless love stories. Romeo and Juliet. Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. The Boy and the Velveteen Rabbit. Okay, hear us out on that last one. These guys aren't a romantic couple...
Passivity
Is there anything worse than a poor defenseless bunny out there in the world? How about a sweet and vulnerable velveteen rabbit? Now that really tugs on your heartstrings. The Rabbit in our story i...
Sadness
The Velveteen Rabbit may be a sweet little bedtime story about a bunny who becomes Real, but if you plan to read it out loud you better come prepared with some tissues. The Rabbit has to watch his...
The Supernatural
When you've got a stuffed rabbit who becomes Real, then you know you've got a story with some magic in it. The big enchantment that's at work in this story is toys who talk and love and feel and be...