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The Velveteen Rabbit or How Toys Become Real by Margery Williams Bianco

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emotional hopeful inspiring sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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4.0

4.5 stars!
"Real isn't how you are made," said the Skin Horse. "It's a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real.

What a beautiful story! This is such a wonderful story! i listened to this ad an audiobook read by Richard Armitage and I fell in love with this story! When I finished this I had tears in my eyes and I looked over to my closet where my little toy rabbit is laying in! I believe that this story should be read by adult to because it teaches you what it's like to be loved.

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Such a tragic story and yet full of love. The Velveteen Rabbit wanted to become real and when he did he was full of joy. The boy that had him as toy was always by his side and the book gave the message that everything can become real if one says it's real. And also that the more you love your stuff the more you will use it and shabbiness isn't bad. The story was great and emotional, but I myself do it the other way around; If I don't like something it becomes shabby, not 'cause I used it often, but 'cause I dislike it and don't take care of it. When I like something I use it often yes, but I still take great care that it doesn't get shabby. Story was great, but I disagree with the second message behind this short book.

It read itself a bit like Toy Story and I think everyone who likes that film will like this book too. Great story, recommended for all ages.