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
b134340 Explora Egmond aan Zee bajo la lluvia, el pueblo costero de Países Bajos donde un conejito real en las dunas inspiró la creación de Miffy.
b134340 The Origin of Miffy
Dick Bruna, Dutch artist, Saw a bunny on holiday, Miffy was born that day!
b134340 Bruna designed small, square books so toddlers could easily hold and control them.
b134340 View the transition from Nijntje to Miffy. Discover illustrations of these iconic book characters and friends in this featured image.
Fun Fact
Miffy's name: The original Dutch name Nijntje is a cute shortening of 'konijntje,' which simply means little rabbit.
Glossary
miffy (adjective)
Easily offended or touchy. In the 1955 debut book, an angel visits the expectant parents to announce this character's arrival.
Easily offended or touchy. In the 1955 debut book, an angel visits the expectant parents to announce this character's arrival.
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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To whom was Dick Bruna telling stories about a rabbit when he first came up with Miffy?
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In which Dutch seaside town was Dick Bruna vacationing when he first sketched Miffy?
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The Dutch name 'Nijntje' is a shortened, affectionate child's word for which animal?