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Wrap yourself in a blanket, settle into a quiet evening, and step into the calm, storybook hush of winter. Winter Classics Bedtime Stories gathers a thoughtfully curated selection of beloved classic tales—each chosen for its warmth, gentle pacing, and timeless charm—into one cozy collection perfect for bedtime and peaceful listening.

There was once a velveteen rabbit, and in the beginning he was really splendid. He was fat and bunchy, as a rabbit should be; his coat was spotted brown and white, he had real thread whiskers, and his ears were lined with pink sateen. On Christmas morning, when he sat wedged in the top of the Boy's stocking, with a sprig of holly between his paws, the effect was charming.

A timeless classic - one of Jacqueline Wilson's Top Ten Books to Read Aloud. his is the story of the Velveteen Rabbit's journey towards becoming real - through the love of a child. This gentle, beautiful recording is perfect for bedtime. It includes a story reading, soundtrack, and a song, all voiced by Samuel West.

The Velveteen Rabbit is a classic children's story about a boy's toy rabbit becoming real. It is one of my favorite stories that my mother used to read to me growing up. I'm very grateful to bring you this audiobook recording and to keep the magic alive for another generation.

El conejo de felpa narra las aventuras de un humilde conejo de felpa en su viaje para convertirse en real a través del amor de su dueño. A medida que el conejo se enfrenta a desafíos y aprende lecciones valiosas, descubre que el verdadero amor y la devoción pueden transformar lo ordinario en extraordinario.

In the nursery, only the toys that are old and wise truly understand what it means to be Real. The Velveteen Rabbit, a newcomer to the nursery, asks one of the most knowledgeable toys, the Skin Horse, what being real means. "Real isn't how you’re made," says 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. It doesn't happen all at once."

A little boy receives a toy rabbit for Christmas one year, and he and his plush plaything soon become best friends, embarking on imaginary adventures for hours at a time. When the boy and the rabbit are separated, the toy ventures out on its own to learn about this strange thing "being real". This is a heart-warming classic about the great joys of childhood and the magic of love.

"When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but really loves you, then you become real." First published in 1922, Margery Williams' enchanting story about a toy rabbit is a classic of children's literature. This gentle rendition comes alive through Meryl Streep's soothing narration and George Winston's beautiful music score. Ages four and up.

Experience the heartwarming tale of "The Velveteen Rabbit," a beloved classic by Margery Williams, beautifully narrated by Brian Pederson. This enchanting story tells the tale of a simple, velveteen rabbit who longs to become real through the love of a child. In the cozy setting of a child’s nursery, the velveteen rabbit learns that becoming real isn’t about how you look on the outside, but about the love and affection you receive. As the rabbit's adventures unfold, this timeless story gently explores themes of love, transformation, and the true meaning of being "real."

This version of the children's classic, read by Xe Sands, will delight listeners of all ages with its story of wisdom and boundless love.

Presented here are four of the most popular children's books of all time, produced with music and sound effects to enhance the experience: Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows, Margery Williams' The Velveteen Rabbit, and Lewis Carroll's The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass.

In a small, secluded town in Pennsylvania, Dr. Haverill reluctantly steps in as the local physician for the anxious Dr. Lennox. The townsfolk, steeped in superstition, harbor a deep-rooted fear of venturing into the woods after dark‚and for good reason. A series of brutal attacks by what seems to be a monstrous creature has left the community on edge, and as the body count rises, Dr. Haverill begins to suspect that the true menace may be something far more sinister than human. Written by Margery Williams Bianco under the pseudonym Harper Williams, this chilling tale of mystery and horror has...

Un niño recibió un conejo de terciopelo como regalo navideño. Pasaron los días, el niño creció y el amor entre el pequeño juguete y su niño fue tan grande que cumplió el deseo del conejo de terciopelo: ¡ser real! Este cuento nos narra cómo con cariño y la determinación podemos alcanzar nuestros sueños.

What does it mean to become real? That’s what the velveteen rabbit wants to know. Having been gifted to a small boy, the velveteen rabbit becomes a beloved toy. But he is troubled, for he cannot hop like the rabbits outside. When his young owner becomes sick with scarlet fever, the velveteen rabbit faces an even greater question: Will he escape the fate of the other toys and books in the germ-ridden nursery? Or will he somehow get away and discover a new kind of life?

A shy toy rabbit has dreams of becoming real, even as he learns that being real comes with wear, love, and sometimes pain, but as the wise Skin Horse says, "When you are real, you don't mind being hurt." Margery Williams' The Velveteen Rabbit (or How Toys Become Real) is a story of love, imagination and a little bit of nursery magic. First appearing in Harper's Bazaar in 1921 and published in book form the following year, this timeless classic continues to inspire people with its touching reflections on childhood.

We all pretend from time to time. Driven by a desire to create or maintain a certain image, we pretend to be more or different than who we actually are. We seem more interested in pretending to live interesting lives than actually living interesting lives. One hundred years ago, Margery Williams saw the human condition so clearly that her story, The Velveteen Rabbit, has been embraced more with every passing generation. Perhaps that is because our need to become real has grown greater with each year.

Given as a Christmas gift to a young boy, the Velveteen Rabbit lives in the nursery with all the other toys, waiting for the day when the boy will choose the wisest resident of the nursery, who reveals the goal of all nursery toys: to be made "real" through the love of a human.

Can a toy really come to life? Based upon Margery Williams' original story, this is a perfect bedtime story you can really snuggle up to with its soothing narration, fascinating characters, and soft, beautiful music. This story is a lovely audio production enjoyed by a wide variety of ages as the deeper questions of love and aging are pondered.

The Velveteen Rabbit is a children's novel that chronicles the story of a stuffed rabbit and his quest to become real through the love of his owner. The Velveteen Rabbit has been awarded the IRA/CBC Children's Choice award. This version is published in the Audible Enhanced Audiobook format and includes original illustrations by William Nicholson synchronized with the narration.

It is Christmas and a little boy receives a gift - a velveteen rabbit. Although the other toys look down on him, the rabbit is happy to be with the boy. They are constant companions and it seems like nothing can worsen their days. But then the boy gets sick and the doctor insists that all the toys get burned because they may be infected. The rabbit as well. Is this the end of their friendship? Or will the rabbit’s dearest wish finally come true? B. J.