Becoming Real

The True Story of the Velveteen Rabbit

Molly Golden, Paola Escobar

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HarperCollins
28 May 2025

Libraries, museums, schools (Children's&YA); People & places (Children's&YA)

For fans of Finding Winnie, a warm, lovingly detailed picture book that tells the true story of the beloved classic The Velveteen Rabbit and its creator, Margery Williams.

The Velveteen Rabbit has been treasured by generations of readers. Here, for the first time, is the story of how this beloved character came to be.

As a child, Margery Williams lost the father she adored and had to move to a city far away. She found solace visiting the animals in a wild and wonderful park near her new home, and in her toys—toys that became real to her. As an adult, she watched her children use their own imaginations to work through difficult times, and, inspired by their play, she wrote The Velveteen Rabbit.

This gorgeously written and illustrated story of Margery’s life will resonate with anyone who’s ever wished their beloved toys would become real—and those who believe they already are.

By: Molly Golden
Illustrated by: Paola Escobar
Imprint: HarperCollins
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 203mm,
Weight: 381g
ISBN: 9780358681540
ISBN 10: 0358681545
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 28 May 2025
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Molly Golden is an educator who now enjoys writing books for children. As a young child, she was rarely seen without her favorite stuffed animal. Becoming Real: The True Story of the Velveteen Rabbit is her debut children's book. She lives in Oregon, where she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her family. Paola Escobar is a graphic designer and illustrator from Colombia. As a child she loved drawing the stories told by her grandmother, and it was her dream to become an illustrator for children's books. Today, she is the illustrator of the award-winning Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpre as well as many other critically acclaimed picture books. She is proud to have illustrated stories that celebrate cultural diversity and champion unsung heroes. Paola lives in Bogotá, Colombia, with her husband and their dog, Flora.

Reviews for Becoming Real: The True Story of the Velveteen Rabbit

(A Plate of Hope, Frankel, Illustrated by Paola Escobar) ""Lush illustrations and a captivating narrative make this biography shine."" -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) (Planting Stories, Denise, Illustrated by Paola Escobar) ""An appealing tribute and successful remedy to the lack of titles about the groundbreaking librarian...a must-have for all libraries."" -- School Library Journal (starred review) (Digging for Words, Kunkel, Illustrated by Paola Escobar) ""The inspiring story of a man who believes in the power of books and the importance of community."" -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)