| Minnie Read | |
|---|---|
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| Age | 44 or 45[1] |
| Gender | Female |
| Animal | Aardvark |
| Hair color | Dark grayish crimson |
| Complexion | Light orange |
| Residence | France |
| Family | *David Read (brother)
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| Cartoon debut | "The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur" |
| Voiced by | Kelly Cutrara |
Minnie Read is Arthur, D.W., and Kate's aunt. She is the sister of David Read and the daughter of Thora Read. She appears in the specials "The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur" and "An Arthur Thanksgiving", the latter of which takes place before the former.
Biography[]
Minnie lived in Paris, France for several years. She has a job that requires a lot of travel, so she never married and does not have pets. During her time in France, she only occasionally visited Elwood City. She visited the Elwood City Reads when Arthur was in diapers and again during Thanksgiving when Arthur is in third-grade. On that visit, she mentions that she will be moving back to Elwood City. She adopts Nicky from the dog shelter and Arthur's family agree to take care of him until her move.
By the next summer, she has probably moved, since she mentions seeing David Read the week before Theo's birthday ("The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur"). Also, Nicky is never seen living with Arthur's family.
Minnie is not very personable. She is practical, orderly and snarky, which can come across as stiff and mean. After first meeting her, D.W. calls her "Aunt Meanie". Minnie also does not like hugs, even from people she likes. She does have a kind nature, however, and slowly warms up and becomes good friends with D.W. "An Arthur Thanksgiving"
Physical appearance[]
Minnie is an aardvark with a light orange complexion and dark grayish crimson hair in a bob cut with bangs. She wears round, yellow-framed glasses, a dark pink coat with pink flower patterns on the sleeves and bottom, a golden necklace, a white long-sleeved blouse, beige pants with dark pink stripes, and grayish scarlet slippers.
Trivia[]
- She is vegetarian according to Miles' song At This Table in "The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur."
- She adopts Nicky from the animal shelter on Thanksgiving in "An Arthur Thanksgiving."
- Minnie bears a stark resemblance to the younger version of her mother, Thora Read.
Appearances[]
Arthur[]
- Specials
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References[]
- ↑ ""The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur," around the 50:30 period. "Hold up a sec. I'm 40 years older than you."" — Minnie Read to D.W. Read