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Synopsis
Ever since Dick Bruna created Miffy in 1955, she has endeared herself to generations of young children and has become one of the best-loved children’s book characters of all time. In this charming new addition to the Miffy story, Miffy takes inspiration from a visit to an art museum and decides to become an artist herself. Looking at the colors 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 bedroom walls are covered with her wonderful artwork. An inspiring book for budding artists and a terrific introduction to the value of a visit to the art museum—Miffy will find new fans with this volume.
Children's Literature
With the cuts in school arts programs, parents and other caregivers need to nurture and encourage both an appreciation for art and an interest in the creative side of kids. Miffy and her mother look at art in a gallery and Miffy marvels at the artists' interpretations and styles. Once home, she decides to try her hand at creating something. Miffy collects her crayons and paper and sets to work. She draws circles, squares and pictures using different colors—yellow, which makes her happy, and blue, which makes her feel cool. After all her pictures are finished Miffy mounts them on the wall and voila, she has created a gallery of her own. The art bug has bitten and Miffy dreams of all the other pictures that she will create. It is a very positive message for kids to try their hand at art and to take the time to visit an art gallery. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot