Once, in a house on Egypt Street, there lived a china rabbit named Edward Tulane. The rabbit was very pleased with himself, and for good reason: he was owned by a girl named Abilene, who treated him with the utmost care and adored him completely.
And then, one day, he was lost.
Kate DiCamillo takes us on an extraordinary journey, from the depths of the ocean to the net of a fisherman, from the top of a garbage heap to the fireside of a hoboes' camp, from the bedside of an ailing child to the bustling streets of Memphis. And along the way, we are shown a true miracle -- that even a heart of the most breakable kind can learn to love, to lose, and to love again.
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The tender look at the changes in the cold hearted toy rabbit from arrogance to grateful loving make this a wonderful tale.
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Add a Summary''Edward Tulane is a china rabbit is owned by a little girl who loves him to the end of the earth, but Edward loves nothing and no one. When Edward is lost one day, He bounces to new owners all over until Edward gradually learns to love, loose, and love again.
A self-centered rabbit, who cares for nothing but himself, is forced on journey(by a witch), which teaches him how to love.
This book was about a china rabbit who does not know how to love. When the girl who loves him goes on a cruise, all goes overboard as well as Edward. He goes on several journeys and meets several new people that help him love. With an amazing ending, this is one book you must read to take your heart on a lovely soar of how an inanimate object can learn to love.
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Add a QuoteKate DiCamillo has outdone herself again with this outstanding novel. She knows how to capture the readers hearts in her stories.
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If you have a very young child or reader, the Velveteen Rabbit is an excellent book. But if the child doesn't have to have pictures on every page and would enjoy short chapters, this book is far better for engaging the child, challenging their minds and their characters.
So warm, exciting and fierce was this book. Even thinking of it now gives me a strange sense of awe and wonder. Follow Edward Tulane’s journey across seas to find the home he yearns for… but never realized he needed. This stubborn and vain rabbit went through something no stuffed animal should, when he was separated from his owner and realized the true value of love. I highly recommend this novel to the younger audiences because DiCamillo was my favourite author as a child. Somehow she manages to create a mellow, mysterious and warm atmosphere for a reader like no other.
- @jewelreader of the Teen Review Board of the Hamilton Public Library
Edward Tulane, a china rabbit, becomes lost and learns many valuable lessons through his heartwarming journey. An enduring story that embraces loyalty, friendship, and hope.
I always hear about how great "The Velveteen Rabbit" is, but I prefer this story. Using the journey of a china rabbit and the various people he encounters, the author shows how important it is to be open to love even though love and loss often go hand in hand. It's a touching story that is appealing to both children and adults. The beautiful illustrations by Bagram Ibatoulline make the book even more special.
A deeply touching extraordinary book. It is recommended for ages 7-10 but I found it heart-breaking. Can children really handle themes of love and loss this poignant and compellingly expressed?
What a beautiful and poignant story. It was lovely to watch the transformation of Edward from vain and shallow to someone with a deep understanding of the connections between people and of love.
Even though this is a children's book I would suggest it to adults because you see the variety of people who were Edwards owners and most of them were in a difficult time and Edward made them happy. I like how in the end Edward is found by his first owners daughter.
What a beautiful story. This book really teaches you to open up your heart and value the concept of love.
The book is a good teacher for children yet inspirational to adults.
If you're looking for a heart-warming follow-up to The Velveteen Rabbit, look no farther. Kate DiCamillo perfectly captures the longing of a porcelain rabbit and his journey to find love. The ending is sure to give you goosebumps.
An enchanting story and inspirational for both adults and children.