Becoming Real: The True Story of the Velveteen Rabbit Snapchat Say It In A Snap. 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. 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 toystoys 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 Margerys life will resonate with anyone whos ever wished their beloved toys would become realand those who believe they already are.