Margery Williams Book order (chronological)

The story follows a stuffed rabbit's heartfelt journey to become real through the love of his young owner. Written by Margery Williams and beautifully illustrated by William Nicholson, this beloved children's classic explores themes of love, loyalty, and the transformative power of imagination. First published in 1922, it has received numerous accolades, including the IRA/CBC Children's Choice award, and was recognized by the National Education Association as one of the "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children." The 2024 reprint features vibrant color illustrations, preserving the charm of the original edition.

Kuschel, der Samthase, träumt davon, lebendig zu werden und mit den Wildkaninchen zu spielen. Das alte Holzpferd erzählt ihm, dass Stofftiere zum Leben erweckt werden können, wenn sie geliebt werden. Max, der Kuschel geschenkt bekam, schließt ihn in sein Herz. Doch wird Kuschels Liebe am Ende belohnt?

The story follows a stuffed rabbit who yearns to become real through the love of a young boy. Initially overshadowed by modern toys, the rabbit finds hope in the Skin Horse's wisdom about love's transformative power. When the boy falls ill, the rabbit becomes his cherished companion, embarking on a magical journey toward becoming a real rabbit. Celebrated for over a century, this edition features original color illustrations by William Nicholson, enhancing its timeless appeal.

Nursery magic is very strange and wonderful, and only those playthings that are old and wise and experienced like the Skin Horse understand all about it. "What is REAL?" asked the Rabbit one day. "Does it mean having things that buzz inside you and a stick-out handle?" "Real isn't how you are made," said 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. You become. It takes a long time. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don't matter at all, because once you are Real you can't be ugly, except to people who don't understand."