Dutch children’s author dies at 89

Dick Bruna, the Dutch illustrator and artist who created the bestselling series of children’s books starring white rabbit Miffy, has died at age 89. His Dutch publisher, Mercis, said Bruna died peacefully in his sleep Feb. 16 in the central Dutch city of Utrecht. The simplicity of Bruna’s characters drew adoration not only from children around the world, but also from adult art lovers.