If you can believe it, this childhood classic has reached its 25th year, inspiring several sequels, an animated series, and plenty of fans along the way. In fact, if you take a close look at our logo, Olivia is one of the books that baby JJ is reading in the illustration! For those who haven’t … Continue reading Happy 25th Anniversary, OLIVIA (Ian Falconer)!
Hello, friends! Our book today is Olivia The Spy, the most recent of the wonderfully funny Olivia series by Ian Falconer. Olivia the precocious piglet is back, and just as trouble-prone as ever. The story opens of Olivia overhearing a phone conversation of her mother’s in which the exasperated older pig is recounting Olivia’s latest … Continue reading Olivia The Spy (Ian Falconer)
Hello, friends! We’re continuing our weeklong Holiday Countdown tonight with Olivia Helps With Christmas by Ian Falconer, a very merry Christmas story starring that precocious little pig, Olivia. It’s Christmas Eve, and though Santa’s visit is hours away, there is still lots and lots to do. Olivia’s family must trim their tree, set the table, … Continue reading Olivia Helps With Christmas (Ian Falconer)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Olivia Saves The Circus by Ian Falconer, the second book in the delightful Olivia series. In the morning, Olivia wakes up and makes breakfast for her new little brother, William, and her old little brother, Ian. This is a big help to her mother, and she only dirties ALMOST … Continue reading Olivia Saves The Circus (Ian Falconer)
Hello, friends! Today, we're reviewing one of our absolute favorite books, Olivia by Ian Falconer. For those who are not familiar with this modern classic, it's a hilariously charming ode to toddlerhood featuring a very special little girl named Olivia. Olivia is a little girl who also happens to be a pig, and lives with … Continue reading Olivia (Ian Falconer)
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