Velveteen Rabbit, The Boy, Skin Horse, Nana
Mechanical Toys, Real Rabbits, The Doctor, Magic Fairy
Person-against-self - an internal conflict of feelings.
Person-against-person - the typical protagonist vs. antagonist scenario.
Person-against-society - the protagonist battles against the larger organizations of society
(or a system of beliefs held by society).
Person-against-nature - the protagonist is threatened by a component of nature.
Analyze themes: friendship, acceptance, believing in yourself, magic, becoming real, growing up.
Compare and contrast the belief systems of adults, children, and toys.
Does the author/illustrator use foreshadowing?
Describe the relationship between picture and print, and how the illustrations enhance and strengthen the story.
Science: Rabbits, Nature, Scarlet Fever.
Vocabulary of Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century.
Classroom Projects: Art, Science, Writing.