Olivia

While the product was great, it took over 3 weeks to arrive! The book was a birthday gift & arrived 16 days after the child’s birthday.

Olivia, a Caldecott Honor Book, by Ian Falconer is a children's picture book that captures the heart of a confident, strong-minded child. This is the first in a series of Olivia books by Falconer that incorporates the supposed personalities of his own children. Olivia has a wide range of interests from soccer to drama but puts her own flair on them all. This book goes through snippets of Olivia's days. Some say it it disjointed, but the movement from activity to activity speaks well to a young child's short attention span. The short sentences and simple format of the black, white and red pictures and words make this a visually interesting book as well. The pages of words are not overwhelming for a young reader/listener. There is also criticism of Olivia's attitude. I think a parent of a strong-willed child might recognize this as real life handled with humor. Falconer introduces young readers to artists when Olivia visits an art museum. She is disciplined with a "time out" for her Jackson Pollock "reproduction" on the wall at home showing that she does not go unpunished. The book is also honest about Olivia's tenacity, "She is very good at wearing people out. She even wears herself out." This look at a girl who feels her potential is unlimited is a timely, funny read for both children and adults.

This board book about Olivia the precocious pig that imagines she can do anything is the pervect gift for a new baby named Olivia. My adult grand daughter enjoyed these stories as a little girl, and I hope to encourage another generation of adventurous little girl readers to be confident and brave enought to try new things. The book is easy to clean, durable, and the binding is secure to last for years.

Cute book!! Classic.

Anyone who's ever had a toddler...especially an active, inquisitive one can appreciate this story. In the literal sea of vividly colored children's books out there, Olivia stands out based on simplistic artwork, color choices, and it being a GREAT story. Parents and children can relate to Olivia's antics...singing loudly, trying on everything in the closet, having a vivid imagination, painting on walls, etc., especially Olivia's mom saying "You know you really wear me out." And the fact that she is a spunky pig makes no difference. I have enjoyed hours reading this book (and other Olivia books) to my daughter. It is short enough for a bedtime story but long enough to be complete. A good book all around.

My 3 year old loves this book! This has been on repeat for bedtime for the past 6 months! It’s a cute story and a very easy read! Cute for little girls named Olivia as well :) Definitely for older kids since it’s not a board book

Olivia is a delicious, wonderful book for young and small. Its humour, the illustrations, the character of Olivia. It is just priceless. I have bought them all. An heirloom.

This was one of my daughter's favorite books growing up and how she actually learned to read. She would point at the words as I read them and she eventually memorized the book. Then she started recognizing the words when she saw them in other books! Maybe every child won't learn to read the way she did, but it's a cute little book and I buy a copy for every new baby that comes into our lives!

An adorable gift for baby Olivia. ❤️

Meine Tochter hat vor 3 Jahren das erste Olivia-Buch von ihrer Patentante geschenkt bekommen. Seitdem gibt es für sie an die Patentante immer nur einen Wunsch: das nächste Olivia-Buch. Die ganze Familie inkl. jüngere Schwester, Teenie-Schwester, Eltern, Großmutter, Tanten, Onkel, Cousinen, Cousins etc. amüsieren sich jedes Mal prächtig.

Bought with a very special little lady in mind so I hope she'll enjoy it. Nice simple stories with bold illustrations

My daughter loves this book already!

c'est un de plus beaux livres pour enfants que je n'ai jamais lu et d'une simplicité total, des beaux dessins. Je suis linguiste et c'est en anglais, donc parfait pour l'éducation bilingue de mon enfant.