The Velveteen Daughter is a novel that tells the true story of Margery Williams Bianco, the author of The Velveteen Rabbit, and her daughter Pamela, a child prodigy artist. The book explores the challenges Pamela faced as a young celebrity, including depression, an overbearing father, and a misguided marriage. The story takes place in the glamorous art world of Europe and New York in the early 20th century and features a supporting cast of luminaries such as Eugene O'Neill, Pablo Picasso, and Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney.