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Becoming Real: The True Story of the Velveteen Rabbit

Molly Golden

This biography explores the life of Margery Williams and the origins of The Velveteen Rabbit. As a child, after losing her father and moving far from home, Margery finds comfort among animals in a nearby park and in her toys. Later, she watches her own children use imaginative play during difficult moments. Their play helps inspire her to write the story of a rabbit that becomes real.

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Themes
Family · Grief And Loss · Imagination · Writing And Storytelling
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Clarion Books
Published
January 21, 2025
Pages
48
ISBN-13
9780358681540
Language
English
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