The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams

The Velveteen Rabbit is an all-time favourite classic which has delighted generations of children.

Once there was a velveteen rabbit who longed to be Real. He was owned by a boy who loved him more and more every day, even when the rabbit's velveteen coat grew old and shabby and worn.

Then one day something magical happened, and the rabbit's wish began to come true...