Miffy

Miffy is a little white bunny from the Netherlands. She was first drawn by Dick Bruna in 1955. Miffy has been in many books and TV shows over the years. She has simple black dot eyes and a tiny X shaped mouth.

Who Miffy Is

Miffy lives with her mom and dad bunny in a cozy home. She goes to school, plays with friends, and visits her grandparents. She has a friend named Melanie and a teddy bear too. The stories are short and sweet. Miffy's world is full of soft colors and simple shapes.

From Books to TV

Miffy started as a character in little square picture books. Dick Bruna wrote and drew more than 30 Miffy books. Later, Miffy became a cartoon on TV. The shows are slow and calm, which makes them perfect for very young children. There is also a Miffy museum in the Netherlands that kids can visit.

Fun Facts

• Miffy's Dutch name is 'Nijntje,' which comes from the word for 'little rabbit.'
• Dick Bruna wrote the first Miffy book after seeing a rabbit on vacation with his family.
• Miffy books have sold more than 85 million copies around the world.

Did You Know?

There is a real Miffy museum in the city of Utrecht in the Netherlands, where kids can play and learn all about her.