Miffy and Friends facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Miffy and Friends |
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| Genre | Children's television series |
| Created by | Dick Bruna |
| Directed by | Raymond Jafelice, Andrew Young |
| Narrated by | Cyd Vandenberg |
| Theme music composer | Tom van Beers |
| Composer(s) | Jerry Hickman |
| Country of origin | Netherlands United Kingdom |
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| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 39 (78 segments) |
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| Running time | 24 minutes |
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| Original network | KRO CITV |
| First shown in | United Kingdom |
| Original release | February 3, 2003 – August 10, 2007 |
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| Followed by | Miffy's Adventures Big and Small |
Miffy and Friends (also known as nijntje en vriendjes in Dutch and Miffy und Freunde in German) is a fun animated TV show. It uses stop-motion animation, which means objects are moved slightly between each photo to make them look like they are moving. The show is based on the popular Miffy book series by Dutch artist Dick Bruna.
This series first aired from 2003 to 2007. You could watch it on KRO in the Netherlands, CITV in the United Kingdom, and Noggin in the United States.
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What is Miffy and Friends About?
The show tells stories about a young rabbit named Miffy and her adventures. It's like reading a storybook, but on TV! A narrator, Cyd Vandenberg, explains what Miffy and her friends are doing. The characters themselves do not speak.
Who are the Characters?
- Miffy – She is the main character, a young rabbit. Miffy loves to draw and write.
- Snuffy the Dog – A brave brown dog and one of Miffy's best friends. Snuffy first appeared in the episode Miffy Meets Snuffy.
- Barbara – She is Boris Bear's girlfriend.
- Boris – A bear who lives near Miffy. Boris enjoys building different things.
- Poppy – A pig who often spends her time gardening or reading books. She has a niece named Grunty.
- Grunty – Poppy Pig's niece.
Episodes of the Series
The Miffy and Friends series had three seasons in total. There were 39 episodes, and each episode had two short stories. Between these stories, there were small math-based parts to help kids learn.
Season 1 (2003–2004)
- Miffy's Musical Day/Miffy's Rainy Day
- Miffy Meets Snuffy/Miffy's Gift from Boris
- Poppy Pig Lends a Hand/Miffy's and Aggie's Teddy Bears
- Miffy at a Costume Party/Miffy Goes Camping
- Snuffy's Birthday/Miffy Has the Flu
- Miffy Finds the Cup/Snuffy Learns Patience
- Miffy's Birthday Party/Miffy's Dancing Lessons
- Miffy is Lost in the Woods/Miffy and Poppy Pig Have Breakfast
- Miffy and the Little Bird/Miffy Plays Hide and Seek
- Miffy and the Wall Paintings/Miffy and the Blue Egg
- Miffy and the Snow Bunny/Miffy Flies a Kite
- Miffy and Melanie Learn to Read/Miffy Paints Her Room
- Boris's Bird House/Miffy's Three Wishes
Season 2 (2004–2006)
- Miffy's Summer Vacation/Miffy Gets a Postcard
- Miffy and Barbara in the Rain/Miffy Lost at the Beach
- Miffy and the Caterpillar/Miffy and the Great Carrot Feast
- Miffy's Colorful World/Miffy's Scooter
- Miffy's Snowfall/Miffy and Grunty Sleep in a Tent
- Miffy's Restaurant/Miffy Discovers Nature
- Miffy and the Birthday Cake/Miffy Counts Leaves
- Miffy in the Wind/Miffy's Late for School
- Miffy Worries about Snuffy/Miffy Helps Grunty
- Miffy Plants a Seed/Snuffy's Doghouse
- Miffy Finds Snuffy/Miffy and the Seasons
- Miffy Makes and Bakes/Miffy's Surprise
- Miffy in the Shade/Miffy's Flower Pot
Season 3 (2006–2007)
- Miffy's Beach Picnic/Boris Tidies Up!
- Miffy Wants to Fly/Miffy's Teddy Bear is Sick
- Miffy's Ball Game/Miffy Has an Unexpected Day
- Miffy's Apple Pie/Miffy's Musical Soup
- Miffy and Snuffy at the Playground/Miffy and the Hungry Bird
- Miffy's Lost Teddy Bear/Miffy and the Great Summer Picnic
- Miffy and the Three Christmas Trees/Miffy's Mystery
- Miffy and the Shadows/Snuffy's Winter Fun
- Miffy Plays Doctor/Miffy Goes Skiing
- Miffy's Family Car Trip/Miffy and the Falling Leaves
- Miffy and Snuffy Hear a Strange Sound/Miffy's Mother's Day Present
- Boris Forgets Something/Miffy's Dance Show
- Miffy Counts the Trees/Boris's Race
Season 4 (2007–2008)
- Arts and Crafts
- Miffy and Snuffy
- Gardening Fun
- Miffy's Winter Wonderland
- Miffy and Melanie
- Miffy and Aunt Alice
- Springtime with Miffy
- Miffy Discovers Nature
- Miffy's Birthday
- Back to School
- Winter
- Miffy's Snack Time
- Miffy and Mother Bunny
- Summer
How to Watch Miffy and Friends
Home Video Releases
During the time the show was on TV, some episodes were put on VHS tapes. Later, the series also became available on DVD in America. These DVDs were released by Sony Wonder and Big Tent Entertainment. You could find select Miffy and Friends episodes on special themed DVD discs that came out in 2009.
Where it Aired
The show first premiered in the United Kingdom on CITV. In the United States, it was shown on Noggin. It also aired in Canada on Treehouse TV and in Australia on ABC Kids. Viewers in New Zealand could watch it on TV3. Since 2016, you can also stream the show on the Noggin app.
