The Velveteen Rabbit (Atkinson-Film-Arts)

The Velveteen Rabbit is a 1985, Canadian, made-for-TV, animated, short film based on the Margery Williams book of the same title. It was co-produced by Atkinson Film Arts for Animated Investments with the participation of Telefilm Canada in association with CTV Television Network.

Plot
A stuffed rabbit made of velveteen is a little boy's most prized possession. When his owner comes down with scarlet fever, the velveteen rabbit has to be put in a pile with some other toys to be burned. But only a miracle can intervene to make the toy rabbit become a live one and save him from this seemingly inevitable fate.

Why It Rocks

 * 1) The traditional art is pleasing enough to look at and the animation is lavishly smooth.
 * 2) The writing is true enough to the original story while bringing its own touches into the mix at the same time.
 * 3) All of the characters are decent. The velveteen rabbit may not speak, but he can still express himself in another way. Namely the scene in which a tear drops from his eye when he's seemingly about to face his doom of being burned.
 * 4) The character designs are just as pleasant to see.
 * 5) There are a couple of great musical numbers, especially "Being Real (Fairy's Song)".
 * 6) All the voices sound well-acted.
 * 7) Some moments of comic relief, particularly with the toy soldiers.
 * 8) The pace moves along moderately.
 * 9) The narration is well-told.
 * 10) It gives a message about miraculous intervention and that, somehow, there is a possibility that finds a way for things to work out in the end. May also coincide with the fact that dreams can come true.