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Miffy's Birthday Review

A belated "Hoppy" Birthday to Miffy, the sweet little bunny, who has very recently turned 61.  I’m sure you will all agree she is looking very good for her age! The stories written and illustrated by the Dutch artist, Dick Bruna, have been translated into over 50 languages and still delight children worldwide. But what is it that makes these books so special? 
Well for me it is the simplicity of both the illustrations and stories. I think this gives them a universal appeal. However, Izzie will tell you it is because Miffy is "just so cute” and I think she makes a very valid point. Miffy is very sweet and lovable and I have never met anyone who doesn’t appreciate Bruna’s colourful drawings.
We have already included “Miffy’s Birthday” in our 366 Books in 366 Days reading challenge. In this lovely little book, Bruna’s classic bright images are combined with a short rhyming story about Miffy’s special day. You find out how she celebrates and you even see her open her presents. The small square book is the perfect size for little hands to hold and turn the pages. The story is short enough for even the most fidgety children like Theo! Miffy’s Birthday would make a perfect gift for special little birthday girls and boys everywhere.


You can read along with this story and others on the Official Miffy Website. Also why not tune in to Miffy’s Adventures Big and Small? It's on Tiny Pop every day at 7pm.

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Until next time... Happy Reading! 
Kate & the Mini Reviewers xx

Disclaimer: We won our copy of Miffy's birthday from Miffy's Official Twitter page and we have permission to give away a second copy and goody bag. As always, all opinions are my own, unless otherwise stated.This post contains Amazon Affiliate links, you can read more about what this means here.



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69 comments:

  1. Unknown10 July 2016 at 14:16

    My favourite childhood book is harry potter. But when i was even younger i liked Enid blyton books, can't remember which ones. Love the review ☺

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  2. Jammy Jigsaw10 July 2016 at 15:01

    I love the very hungry caterpillar🐛

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  3. Tracy Nixon10 July 2016 at 15:14

    The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

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  4. Unknown10 July 2016 at 15:16

    The Rockingdown Mystery by Enid Blyton.

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  5. Linda Ford10 July 2016 at 15:20

    My favourite book is what the ladybird heard by Julia Donaldson

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  6. Kim Neville10 July 2016 at 15:32

    I liked the Topsy and Tim books

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  7. Isabel10 July 2016 at 15:46

    My favourite was The Last Noo Noo by Jill Murphy. It was about a little monster kid who doesn't want to give up his dummys (noo noos) so he plants one in his garden and it grows into a noo noo tree!

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  8. GneiUsama10 July 2016 at 16:08

    When I was a child I was a crazy fan of Enid Blyton books

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  9. Vicky R10 July 2016 at 16:26

    The Enchanted Wood was my absolute favourite. But remember reading so many lovely books as a child, something I'm hoping to pass on to my daughter!

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  10. Unknown10 July 2016 at 17:21

    My favourite children's book was Peter Rabbit . I've still got my copy received from my Granddad over 50. Years ago. My Grandchikdren both love books and both have book cases full of books in their rooms.

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  11. Beverley Whitby10 July 2016 at 17:37

    my favourite child hood book was any of the famous Five books by Enid Blyton. My daughters favourite book was the butterfly lion and my grandsons favourite book is the cat in the Hat :)

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  12. Unknown10 July 2016 at 17:38

    I loved reading the Goosebumps books when I was younger and I still have them in the loft

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  13. llinos10 July 2016 at 17:52

    We love Dear zoo.


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  14. ykellock10 July 2016 at 19:38

    I loved the Famous Five books by Enid Blyton :)

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  15. Miss_L_Newbery10 July 2016 at 20:20

    Roger red hat books!

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  16. Victoria10 July 2016 at 21:06

    The Jolly postman - I loved opening all the letters!

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  17. Tee simpson10 July 2016 at 21:18

    Mu fave childhood book was Spot

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  18. Rebecca Smith10 July 2016 at 21:21

    Malory towers

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  19. Unknown10 July 2016 at 22:14

    The wishing chair Enid Blyton xx

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  20. Shelly Wenn10 July 2016 at 23:08

    The Highway Rat

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  21. Marie Powell11 July 2016 at 08:06

    When I was young (a long time ago) The water babies was my fave

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  22. Unknown11 July 2016 at 10:24

    BFG Loved reading :)

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  23. Sarah Haynes11 July 2016 at 10:46

    I loved reading Enid blyton and the faraway tree stories!

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  24. Unknown11 July 2016 at 10:59

    We were Roald Dahl obsessed in our house! I'd struggle to pick one book; but I must have read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory over 100 times!

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  25. BookBairn11 July 2016 at 11:37

    Lovely post! We had a Miffy's birthday party book club at the start of the year - it was great fun. Good luck with the giveaway! #readwithme

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  26. Brewtiful Fiction11 July 2016 at 12:05

    We have this book at home too, Miffy is such a classic character! Thanks for sharing with #ReadWithMe

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  27. moany_mum11 July 2016 at 13:39

    I used to know this book off by heart when my daughter was a wee girl! She loved Miffy. I'd love to share it with younger nieces and nephews now.

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  28. moany_mum11 July 2016 at 13:41

    Oops - my own favourite childhood books were the Chalet School books and anything Enid Blyton, especially the school stories ( a theme here!)

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  29. Mel Cameron11 July 2016 at 15:04

    I loved Roald Dahl books growing up.

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  30. lalibela11 July 2016 at 16:48

    I loved all the Miffy books. Still have some of my originals

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  31. Unknown11 July 2016 at 18:54

    anything by enid blyton

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  32. Natalie Crossan11 July 2016 at 23:54

    Wind in the willows

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  33. modzy7812 July 2016 at 04:43

    I love the Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. I've introduced my daughter to picture book versions of these books.

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  34. Suzanne13 July 2016 at 22:38

    Loved,loved Miffy as a child & a book called The Sailor Dog.

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  35. barb14 July 2016 at 07:35

    the tiger who came to tea by judith kerr

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  36. keri14 July 2016 at 20:34

    James and the giant peach .x

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  37. Janice Mackin16 July 2016 at 16:54

    The Tiger Who Came to Tea.

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  38. Kim Styles16 July 2016 at 18:23

    The velveteen Rabbit

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  39. tracey17 July 2016 at 20:07

    The stories of Hans Christian Anderson

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  40. A Strong Coffee17 July 2016 at 22:16

    I used to love the magic faraway tree

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  41. Acorn books17 July 2016 at 23:36

    Lovely post and happy belated birthday to Miffy!
    My favourite was The Tiger Who Came To Tea.
    #readwithme

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  42. jen morgan19 July 2016 at 20:37

    Used to love Enid Blyton x

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  43. Angela Webster21 July 2016 at 09:49

    My favourite childhood book is 'My Naughty Little Sister' by Dorothy Edwards.

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  44. cazblaza21 July 2016 at 23:11

    I've always loved Beatrix Potter books x

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  45. Jill Fairbanks23 July 2016 at 17:22

    Enid blyton and loved the famous five

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  46. nicola23 July 2016 at 17:37

    magic porridge pot

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  47. Christopher Read23 July 2016 at 18:41

    The Witches by Roald Dahl

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  48. Michelle Henderson23 July 2016 at 20:09

    charlie and the chocolate factory

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  49. Rebecca Whale23 July 2016 at 21:40

    I loved the Mog books as a child and now love reading them to my children

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  50. Jessica Powell23 July 2016 at 22:26

    I loved the Famous Five books :)

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  51. Ela24 July 2016 at 04:55

    The little prince

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  52. Unknown24 July 2016 at 09:50

    I loved Famous Five and Secret Seven books xxx

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  53. Unknown24 July 2016 at 10:51

    I loved Enid Blyton Famous Five Books, they were the only things I would read

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  54. Unknown24 July 2016 at 14:11

    I loved and still love The BFG.

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  55. HayleyT24 July 2016 at 14:48

    My favourite childhood book was Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories!

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  56. Unknown24 July 2016 at 15:36

    I used t enjoy a series of books called the babysitters club

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  57. Karl Borowy24 July 2016 at 15:59

    Goosebumps books

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  58. Unknown24 July 2016 at 17:40

    Anything by Enid Blyton including Mallory Towers and Noddy!

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  59. Unknown24 July 2016 at 17:41

    Anything by Enid Zblyton, including Mallory Towers and Noddy!

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  60. Unknown24 July 2016 at 19:28

    i loved the goosebumps books

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  61. Unknown24 July 2016 at 20:26

    My first favourite book was Noddy in Toytown the first book i ever read on my own

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  62. Unknown24 July 2016 at 21:51

    Each peach pear plum was one of my faves

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  63. claza9324 July 2016 at 22:02

    Magic faraway tree xx

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  64. Georgina Holden24 July 2016 at 22:24

    would love this for my niece

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  65. Rebecca J24 July 2016 at 23:23

    i loved elmer and spot the dog!

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  66. Along Came Poppy25 July 2016 at 19:58

    Thank you for all your comments - The Giveaway is now closed.The winner will be announced shortly :)

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