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 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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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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