Mei Mei the Bunny
| Author | Laufey |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Lauren O’Hara |
| Publisher | Penguin Workshop |
| Publicationdate | April 21, 2026 |
| ISBN | 979-8217051748 |
Mei Mei the Bunny is the debut children's picture book[1] written by Icelandic singer–songwriter Laufey and illustrated by Dublin artist Lauren O’Hara.[2] It was published on April 21, 2026, through Penguin Workshop.[3]
Background
[edit ]Laufey expanded her mascot character Mei Mei the Bunny (Chinese: 妹妹; pinyin: mèimei; lit.'younger sister') into a picture book.[3] [4] Mei Mei the Bunny originated in 2024 through the Laufey Book Club (founded in 2022).[5] Mei Mei the Bunny's plot was inspired by classical music education.[6] The book explores themes of self-expression, overcoming mistakes, and finding one’s voice.[7] Laufey describes the project as a meaningful expansion of Mei Mei’s world and hopes it inspires readers of all ages.[7]
Plot
[edit ]The story centers around Mei Mei, a young girl with aspirations of becoming a musician, who trains intensely for her first show at the H'Opera House. With her recital fast approaching, she feels a lot of stage fright and anxiety. While performing, she commits an error in technique when she plays the wrong note. The story revolves around how she deals with the situation and comes to understand that being perfect is not necessary in music.
References
[edit ]- ↑ Go, Mayks (2025年10月15日). "Laufey To Release First Book 'Mei Mei The Bunny' In April 2026". billboardphilippines.com. Retrieved 2026年04月23日.
- ↑ "From Grammy winner to children's author: Laufey's new book is 'Mei Mei The Bunny'". AP News. 2025年10月14日. Retrieved 2026年04月23日.
- 1 2 "Laufey Is Bringing 'Mei Mei The Bunny' To Life With A Picture Book". UPROXX. 2025年10月14日. Retrieved 2026年04月23日.
- ↑ Pilley, Max (2025年10月21日). "Laufey announces 'Mei Mei The Bunny', a children's book inspired by her mascot". NME. Retrieved 2026年04月23日.
- ↑ "Laufey announces her debut picture book, Mei Mei The Bunny". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 2026年04月23日.
- ↑ "Laufey Talks Children's Book 'Mei Mei the Bunny,' Coachella, More". TODAY.com. Retrieved 2026年04月23日.
- 1 2 Murray, Robin (2025年10月14日). "Laufey To Publish First Children's Book". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 2026年04月23日.