1st September 2016, Nosy Crow, 64 pages, Hardback, Review copy
Summary from Nosy Crow
When the Velveteen Rabbit first arrives in the nursery, he’s snubbed by
the other toys. But the Rabbit soon makes friends with the Skin Horse
who explains how toys can become ‘real’,if only they are loved enough.
But when Boy is ill with Scarlet Fever, and Rabbit is thrownaway, Rabbit
finally discovers what it truly means to be real.
Nayu's thoughts
Finally I get to read this famous tale which is also a
film! I'd heard about it in other books, where characters had read
it at some point in their life, but I had no idea what it involved
other than a rabbit. I was heartbroken when the rabbit gets separated
by what seems a permanent situation, as poor rabbit deserved so much
better. I guess they didn't have washing machines back then which
would have solved the germ problem. It has a happy ending, with magic
and one of the cutest fairies I've ever seen.
The illustrations suit
the age of the tale which feels timeless. It took a little work to
read the book, as the sample I had was only a few pages, and a qr
code which would provide the full story. I didn't have a qr reader, so
had to download 1 on my tablet then read it. Due to space issues I
read it online so had to refresh every few pages, but from the sample
I know the finished book is going to be stunning and treasured by all
who read it. It reminds me a little of the nutcracker, maybe that was
written around the same time too. It didn't get full marks just
because while it's a great story it doesn't have that something
extra.
Edited 15th September 2016: I've since received the hardback of the book, and it's gorgeous! Take off the dust cover and look in awe at the sheer beauty of the cover. So pretty!
Edited 15th September 2016: I've since received the hardback of the book, and it's gorgeous! Take off the dust cover and look in awe at the sheer beauty of the cover. So pretty!
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