Olivia by Ian Falconer Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Olivia
Book Review: A Playful Pig Wins Our Heart
Summary: 5 Stars
Olivia is the best thing to hit children's books since peanut butter. falconer has created an endearing and real character that will no doubt join the ranks of Madeline, Eloise and Sendak's Max. We can only hope that this is the beginning of a series, and urge Mr. Falconer to keep up the great work. His highly imaginative and atmospheric illustrations are truly unique. Keep them coming!Book Review: A STELLAR review
Summary: 5 Stars
Olivia is a great book for kindergarten and first grade. This is a five star book! It has unusual pictures. In the story Olivia is very hyper. Olivia does some wacky things. Olivia doesn't like to sleep. The story is funny because she does some stupid and funny things. She annoys everyone. Children will love to read Olivia over and over again.Book Review: A Wonderful World with Olivia
Summary: 5 Stars
Olivia is a young, energetic pig who "is good at lots of things." She likes to run, play dress-up, build sand castles, and scare her little brother away. In fact, Olivia has so much energy, that her mother finds it hard to get her take a nap during the day. Like most children, Olivia has bigger and better things to do than worry about a little sleep, especially when she could be at a museum looking at her favorite picture. Also like other children, Olivia gets inspired and decides to paint a picture on her own bedroom wall. All her adventures during the day make Olivia a typical child. Before the end of the day, Olivia really wears out her poor parents. As a tradition in many families, Olivia's mother still finds the strength to read her a few books before bedtime. And when all is said and done, her mother still loves her anyways.Like many children, Olivia is into many activities and uses her energy to the full extent. This book allows children to feel comfortable and secure in knowing that they can play all day, make mistakes, and wear their parents out without losing their love. It provokes children to be energetic and creative while enjoying the tales of lovable pig who inspires them to play and create.
Book Review: A Worthy Counterpart to Eloise
Summary: 5 Stars
Having recently given birth to a daughter (3.5 months), I'm going a bit mad getting "girl power" books for her (and for me, I must confess). "Olivia" is brilliant! I love Eloise, but am pleased to also have something that works for even younger kids. We're already reading it to her, in the hopes that it will soon become a favorite. Olivia is the porcine version of every little high-energy girl, good at "lots of things", dreams of being Maria Callas and a Degas ballerina---this is a book that respects childrens' intelligence and sense of humor. Check out Ian Falconer's second book, "Olivia Saves the Circus"---the poster of Eleanor Roosevelt on Olivia's bedroom wall is priceless. Boys or girls, this is a must for all parents and kids who want something a little irreverent and different.Book Review: A delightful visual feast
Summary: 5 Stars
It is amazing what a talented artist can do with the most simple aspects of life, when he finds the perfect persona for those actions. This book is a real treat, not only for pre-schoolers but adults as well. This just maybe the best children's book series since Harold and the Purple Crayon, drawing on the ordinary and making it into the extraordinary.