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Table of Contents
About The Book
This Caldecott Honor Book and #1 New York Times bestseller is perfect for pig-loving kids 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.
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.
About The Author
Photo Credit:
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.
Product Details
- Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers (October 1, 2000)
- Length: 40 pages
- ISBN13: 9780689829536
- Grades: P - 3
- Ages: 3 - 7
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Raves and Reviews
"Every granny will recognize and love Olivia and her theatrical desires!"
– Dame Joan Sutherland
"Eloise has met her match! We love Olivia!"
– Hilary Knight
"Many dream of dancing on the stage, but Olivia has the legs for it."
– Mikhail Baryshnikov
"Olivia's grasp of abstract composition is extraordinary for a six-year-old."
– David Hockney
"At last, a pig with self-esteem!"
– Gloria Steinem
Dame Joan Sutherland Every granny will recognize and love Olivia and her theatrical desires!
Hilary Knight Eloise has met her match! We love Olivia!
Mikhail Baryshnikov Many dream of dancing on the stage, but Olivia has the legs for it.
David Hockney Olivia's grasp of abstract composition is extraordinary for a six-year-old.
Gloria Steinem At last, a pig with self-esteem!
Awards and Honors
- Caldecott Honor Book
- ALA Notable Children's Books
- Bulletin Blue Ribbon
- Children's Literature Choice List
- SLJ Best of the Best Books
Resources and Downloads
Activity Sheets
High Resolution Images
- Book Cover Image (jpg): Olivia Hardcover 9780689829536(3.0 MB)
- Author Photo (jpg): Ian Falconer Photo Credit:(0.1 MB)
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