Ask longtime readers about their favorite childhood books and "The Velveteen Rabbit" is sure to be mentioned.

They tell the story of the Velveteen Rabbit, in which a young boy's toy magically turns into a real rabbit.

With its 45-minute first act and 25-minute second act, "The Velveteen Rabbit" should tax no one's attention span.

The Velveteen Rabbit was Williams' first children's book.

The following adaptations have been made of The Velveteen Rabbit.

"Velveteen Rabbit," adapted from the story by Margery Williams.

The film has a thematic connection to the children's book The Velveteen Rabbit, which appears in the film, before the wedding.

That collaboration, like the love of a child in 'The Velveteen Rabbit', is the thing that makes the art alive.

The other takes place on Christmas night at home, alone, when she plays a videotape of her favorite movie, "The Velveteen Rabbit."

My favorites are as threadbare as the Velveteen Rabbit, frayed from too much love.