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Olivia

Ian Falconer

Reader Score

83%

83% of readers

recommend this book

Finalist:E.B. White Read Aloud Award -Picture Bk Hall of Fame (2014)
The Caldecott Honor Book and #1 New York Times bestseller is now available in a sturdy format perfect for pig-loving toddlers everywhere!

It's everyone's favorite pig...it's OLIVIA!

Join Olivia as she...

-dresses up
-sings songs
-builds sand castles
-naps (maybe)
-dances
-paints on walls
-and--whew!--

...finally goes to sleep at last.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
  • Publish Date: Oct 1st, 2004
  • Pages: 34
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.10in - 6.20in - 0.80in - 0.84lb
  • EAN: 9780689874727
  • Recommended age: 02-05
  • Categories: Social Themes - General (see also headings under Family)Animals - PigsFamily - General (see also headings under Social Themes)

About the Author

Falconer, Ian: - Ian Woodward Falconer (1959-2023) was an author and illustrator of children's books, including the beloved Olivia series, and a designer of sets and costumes for the theater. He created thirty covers for The New Yorker as well as other publications.

Praise for this book

Dame Joan Sutherland Every granny will recognize and "love" Olivia and her theatrical desires!
Hilary Knight Eloise has met her match! We love Olivia!
David Hockney Olivia's grasp of abstract composition is extraordinary for a six-year-old.
Gloria Steinem At last, a pig with self-esteem!
Mikhail Baryshnikov Many dream of dancing on the stage, but Olivia has the legs for it.