The world of Miffy

Chapter 1

The birth of a little rabbit

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Chapter 2

The secrets of Dick Bruna's style

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Chapter 3

Miffy's family and friends

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Chapter 4

From Dutch coast to global icon

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YOUR GOAL

Master of The world of Miffy

Ch 1 · The birth of a little rabbit

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b134340 Dick Bruna, Dutch artist, Saw a bunny on holiday, Miffy was born that day!

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b134340 A rainy day in Egmond aan Zee

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The square book revolution

b134340 The square book revolution

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Fun Fact

Miffy's name: The original Dutch name Nijntje is a cute shortening of 'konijntje,' which simply means little rabbit.

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From Nijntje to Miffy

b134340 From Nijntje to Miffy

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Glossary

miffy (adjective)
Easily offended or touchy. In the 1955 debut book, an angel visits the expectant parents to announce this character's arrival.

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Quiz

What specific shape did Dick Bruna choose for all his Miffy books to make them easy for toddlers to hold?

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Gossip

Which name do you prefer for the little rabbit?

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Welcome, Little Bunny

b134340 Welcome, Little Bunny

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b134340 The square book revolution

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Quiz

In which year did Dutch artist Dick Bruna first publish a book featuring Miffy?

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b134340 From Nijntje to Miffy

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Quiz

What is Miffy's original name in the Dutch language?

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b134340 The rhythm of four lines

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Quiz

To whom was Dick Bruna telling stories about a rabbit when he first came up with Miffy?

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Quiz

In which Dutch seaside town was Dick Bruna vacationing when he first sketched Miffy?

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Quiz

The Dutch name 'Nijntje' is a shortened, affectionate child's word for which animal?

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Quiz

Which rhyme scheme did Dick Bruna primarily use for his Miffy story verses?

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Quiz

How many lines of text are printed on each story page of a classic Miffy book?