Reviews

The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams Bianco

wanderingstories's review against another edition

3.0

Even after re-reading this classic children story I still find it simply beautiful. A toy that becomes real through the love of a boy.

This time I'm giving it 3 stars as I also find that If I stop and actually think about the whole story there is something missing and doesn't feel as special. That's why in the moment of finishing reading this book I would give it 4 stars but since days have passed and I'm considering the story more it's down to 3 stars.

kianaps's review against another edition

4.0

I found my childhood copy and decided to give it a re-read. Was fun seeing which spread was most-loved (when the pretty fairy appears).

Overall, Margery was able to evoke a wide breadth of emotions (fear, sadness, loneliness, belonging) in few words. Wonder if this story of a rabbit has anything to do with my love of Watership Down.

georgeharrison's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

3.5

tazladyok's review against another edition

5.0

This is a sweet story that I remember from childhood. The story of a stuffed rabbit that wants to be real. This brings back so many childhood memories.

ugreta's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-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? No

4.5

paradise_library's review against another edition

5.0

Short and sweet!

melhhan's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-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

4.5

ninyai's review against another edition

5.0

To be loved is to be real?

aradne's review against another edition

5.0

I can't believe I have never read this before! Delightful.

This was a read aloud, and when the fairy appeared, suddenly both of my big kids were in either side of me, listening intently.

nawalb's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0