Miffy's Adventures Big and Small - Win a Miffy Sensory plush toy

Autumn term is always a time of new and exciting things. The leaves change colour, there are conkers on the ground and the prospect of fireworks night is thrilling. For parents of pre-schoolers - and fans of Miffy - there is a new treat to look forward to in this her 60th year - I know she just doesn't look it does she ? 

A new generation of British pre-schoolers can discover the charm of the classic character, Miffy, when the new TV series Miffy's Adventures Big and Small launches on Tiny Pop on 2 October 2015, at 7pm.

Based on the storybooks by Dick Bruna, the new series marks the first time Miffy has been seen in CGI and is comprised of 52, seven minute long episodes which see Miffy and her friends exploring the exciting world around her. Simple narrative and fun songs ensure even the youngest children stay engaged throughout. 

Using Dick Bruna’s distinctive palate of bright primary colours and simple shapes, combined with plenty of space around them for a child’s imagination to roam, ‘Miffy’s Adventures Big and Small’ encapsulates the essence of Bruna’s classic books whilst bringing his characters to life on screen.

Miffy’s new series will become a key part of Tiny Pop’s evening block, Cuddle Time, which features gentle programming allowing kids, mums and dads to enjoy calmer family favourites before bedtime.

If you'd like a sneak preview take a look at this clip the lovely folks at Tiny Pop have sent me to share with you:

To celebrate the series launch I'm giving away a plush Miffy Sensory toy which is just lovely and suitable for pre-schoolers or slightly older Miffy fans like me. To enter the competition just leave a comment below naming your favourite childhood character (it doesn't have to be Miffy). The winner will be  drawn out of a hat on Monday 5th October and announced on Twitter, Facebook and here. 

And as if all that wasn't exciting enough you can also join in Miffy's Surprise Party this Friday on Twitter. See you there ?

I'm proud to be a #MiffyMum and have been working with Miffy to celebrate her 60th birthday this year.

Miffy is 60 !!

I am a big fan of birthdays. Any excuse to celebrate and you will see me bring out a cake, candles and balloons. So you can imagine how excited I was to find out that it's the big birthday of one of my favourite characters from childhood. Yes, Miffy is 60 this year and I'm absolutely delighted to have been chosen to be a Miffy Mum in honour of this special birthday year.

I've loved Miffy since I was an actual child and have Miffy books, soft toys, t-shirts, fridge magnets and even pin badges. One year - when I was old enough to know better - my lovely friends bought me a sweatshirt with Miffy on as a birthday present - I knew my Miffy obsession had gone public !

A few years ago there was an exhibition at Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood where they had original artwork by Dick Bruna and lots of vintage memorabilia of Miffy. I went with Hubbie and it was just wonderful. The simplicity of this little rabbit and her friends has appealed to so many children over the generations and I'm so happy that I can share the stories with my children now. 

We will be celebrating throughout the year and we have been sent some pretty bunting and I've even got my special rabbit ears which I'll make sure I'm wearing to celebrate the big day itself. Even more exciting there is a special Miffy Movie coming out which we're lucky enough to be seeing next week - I will tell you all about it after the event of course. 

Do you have any childhood memories of Miffy the rabbit ?