[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fGsvEhqFU9NHqbBPB3FmTjrdfivWLhi9QD1Tlgnye1d4":3,"$farOlAOlUHFL4kK4GdDXayQIfX0R2Dm-wP8dH95sSemw":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},117564,"Dick Bruna","D",25,null,"dick-bruna",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":78},[14,22,28,34,40,46,53,59,66,72],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},2981449,"Now, I had been drawing all this time – especially in France of course – so, when I came back, my father gave me the chance to do a cover for one of the books he published.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":9},2981443,"When I make a book, I make it for the child and not for the parent – no jokes in it for the parents!",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":9},2981427,"I want a nice picture book with 12 pictures – I do my best with that format.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":35,"quote_text":36,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":37,"source":38,"quote_tag":39,"commentary":9},2981411,"I did about 2000 covers altogether, for all sorts of books – from Shakespeare to James Bond – and I always had the idea that I must give 100%, no matter who the author was.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":41,"quote_text":42,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":43,"source":44,"quote_tag":45,"commentary":9},2981395,"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.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":47,"quote_text":48,"author_id":5,"source_id":49,"has_image":18,"author":50,"source":51,"quote_tag":52,"commentary":9},1008859,"However, my father was a publisher and it was expected that I would become a publisher as well - in his firm.",4,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":54,"quote_text":55,"author_id":5,"source_id":49,"has_image":18,"author":56,"source":57,"quote_tag":58,"commentary":9},1008856,"But I don't sit down and think: this is meant for children.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":60,"quote_text":61,"author_id":5,"source_id":49,"has_image":18,"author":62,"source":63,"quote_tag":64,"commentary":65},1008850,"Before he went to sleep, I told him a little story about a rabbit we saw run around the beach house we rented.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nThis poignant quote is likely from Dick Bruna's personal life, possibly from his letters or journals. As an artist and author, Bruna was known for his whimsical stories about the world of Miffy, a lovable bunny character created by him. This specific anecdote might have been shared during a particularly challenging time in his life, as he navigated the creative process.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nAt first glance, this quote appears to be a heartwarming moment between Bruna and someone he cares about. However, upon closer inspection, it reveals a profound appreciation for the mundane details of life. The story about the rabbit is not just an endearing gesture; it's also a testament to Bruna's ability to find meaning in everyday experiences, even when faced with uncertainty or creative blocks.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nWhen feeling stuck or uninspired, try adopting Bruna's approach by paying attention to the small, often-overlooked moments in your day. Instead of waiting for grand inspirations, cultivate a habit of observing and narrating these tiny stories, allowing them to become the sparks that ignite your creativity and productivity.",{"id":67,"quote_text":68,"author_id":5,"source_id":49,"has_image":18,"author":69,"source":70,"quote_tag":71,"commentary":9},1008844,"Then one day I thought it would be nice to try to draw that rabbit and make a little story of it - and that's how Miffy started.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":73,"quote_text":74,"author_id":5,"source_id":49,"has_image":18,"author":75,"source":76,"quote_tag":77,"commentary":9},1008837,"A few years ago, I had an exhibition at a museum in Holland where, for the very first time, I saw how much Miffy had changed over the years.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":79,"totalPages":80,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":81},1,3,10]