Then one day I thought it would be wonderful to make a whole book, to make my text and my drawings together, and that’s how I started doing children’s books.
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When I make a book, I make it for the child and not for the parent - no jokes in it for the parents!
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Birth: | 23rd August, 1927 |
Nationality: | Dutch |
Profession: | Artist, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Writer |
Dick Bruna was born in Utrecht, Netherlands. He is a Dutch artist, illustrator, writer, and graphic designer. His best known creation is Miffy, a small rabbit drawn with heavy graphic lines, simple shapes and primary colors. He is recognized for his substantial and seminal contribution to children’s literature. He authored and illustrated more than two hundred books. His most popular designs graced the covers of the Zwarte Beertjes series of books.
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