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Jordan, Anne Devereaux – Teaching and Learning Literature with Children and Young Adults, 1997
Defends "Velveteen Rabbit," a beloved classic, on its 75th anniversary. Finds that the story of a toy which becomes real has stood the test of time, even though critics call it overly sentimental. States that it deals with a universal theme and prepares its young readers for life's vicissitudes. Lists the book's classic elements. Gives questions…
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Classics (Literature)
