Miffy the Artist

Name: Miffy the Artist
Brand: Gardners Books Ltd
SKU: 9781854378231
Price: 21.99 NZD
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By Dick Bruna

Series: Miffy the Artist

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In Miffy the Artist, the lovable bunny Miffy explores the world of art after being inspired by a trip to an art gallery. The story follows her creative journey as she experiments with painting and discovers the joy of creating her own artwork. It's a delightful tale that introduces children to art and encourages their imagination.
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Miffy the Artist is a delightful read for young art enthusiasts. You might enjoy this book if you appreciate charming stories that introduce children to the world of art through the eyes of an adorable and curious character. It’s perfect for sparking creativity and inspiring little ones to explore their artistic sides in a fun and engaging way.

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Miffy takes inspiration from a visit to an art gallery and decides to become an artist herself. Looking at the colour and shapes of the world around her she discovers what fun it can be to make pictures of the things she sees. By bedtime, her walls are full of all her wonderful artworks.

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Ever since Dick Bruna first created Miffy in 1955, she has endeared herself to generations of young children. She is now one of the best-loved children's characters of all time.

In this charming addition to her story, Miffy the Artist, Miffy takes inspiration from a visit to an art gallery and decides to become an artist herself. Looking at the colour and shapes of the world around her, she discovers the fun of making pictures of the things she sees. By bedtime, her walls are full of all her wonderful artworks.

The perfect gift for a budding artist, this is a delightful book from one of the master illustrators of our time.

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Miffy the Artist: Jigsaw Puzzle Book

Miffy the Artist: Jigsaw Puzzle Book follows Miffy's delightful visit to the gallery, where she encounters a variety of beautiful works of art. Inspired by what she sees, Miffy sets out to create her own masterpieces using her pencils and eventually showcases them in her own gallery at home! The book includes sturdy, large puzzle pieces with rounded edges, perfect...

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Miffy the Artist

Ever since Dick Bruna first created Miffy in 1955, she has endeared herself to generations of young children. She is now one of the best-loved children's characters of all time. In this charming addition to her story, Miffy the Artist, Miffy takes inspiration from a visit to an art gallery and decides to become an artist herself. Looking at the...

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Miffy the Artist: Lift-the-Flap Book

Ever since Dick Bruna first created Miffy in 1955, she has endeared herself to generations of young children and has become one of the best-loved children's characters of all time. In this charming new addition to the Miffy story, Miffy the Artist: Lift-the-Flap Book, Miffy takes inspiration from a visit to an art gallery and decides to become an artist...

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781854378231

Publisher: Tate Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 August 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Tate Publishing

Illustration: 16 Illustrations, color

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 186.0mm

Height: 184.0mm

Weight: 178g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Dick Bruna was born in Utrecht, the Netherlands, in 1927. Using clear, bold design and bright color, he has established a design technique that has become internationally recognized. His books, most of them starring the beloved character Miffy, have been translated into more than forty languages.

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