Velveteen Rabbit quotes: "The Velveteen Rabbit" is a classic children's book written by Margery Williams. It tells the story of a stuffed rabbit who becomes "real" through the love of a child. In the story, the Velveteen Rabbit is a toy that is given to a young boy as a gift. The Rabbit becomes the boy's favorite toy, and they spend hours playing together. The Rabbit is happy to be loved, but he wonders what it means to be "real."