I realized my coverage of picture books is practically nonexistent, so I needed to do something about that. I picked one at random and moseyed on down to the library to pick it up, purposely stationing myself at the self-checkout machine in front of my favorite security guard. I could see it in her eyes that she wanted nothing more than to rummage through my bags and judge me for my literary selections, but miracle of miracles the alarm didn't go off when I left!
So Miffy is a cute little picture book by Dick Bruna. Apparently this is the first of about 30 Miffy books. The series was made into a television show for Nick Jr. so all the tots could watch this cute little bunny. The simple, bright pictures, the limited amount of text, and the rhyming sentences clearly make this a book that should be read aloud to children. The pictures mirror the words, allowing the young child to visualize what's going on. This is also beneficial for those leaning how to read, as they can consult the images to make sure that they're on the right track. The book is so simple though that I personally think it's best for read-alouds, preferably at bedtime.
The story is of Mr. and Mrs. Bunny and their wish for a baby. An angel comes and brings them Miffy. All the animals around, except the cow, want to play with her because she's so cute (the cow doesn't think she's that great). Miffy also can't go out to play because she's sleepy. It's a little anticlimactic with her just sleeping while everyone wants to play, but that's what makes this one an effective bedtime story. The angel bit is a little out of nowhere, but I think it just adds to the cuteness factor the book is going for.
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