![]() ![]() ![]() The book does a great job of portraying a child’s perspective and way of thinking. Whether it be fighting to get Olivia to nap, or cleaning up her “artwork,” most parents can easily relate to the struggles of trying to contain a child’s energy. Review of OliviaĪ great deal of Olivia‘s popularity comes from parents of young toddlers thanks to its perfect description of life with a young child. To learn more about Ian Falconer and the Olivia series, check out his publisher page at. The story was inspired by Falconer’s niece and has been translated in more than 15 different languages. Highlighted by its comedic tone and creative illustrations, Falconer’s Olivia is a great introduction to the children’s book series whose popularity carried it to #1 on the New York Times Best-Seller list. Throughout the story, we see Olivia moving from activity to activity, all the while completely exhausting her poor mother who can’t keep up with Olivia’s never-ending energy. In Olivia, the reader is immediately introduced to the hyperactive title character, along with her family (including her dog Perry and cat Edwin). Olivia was published in 2000 and was recognized with the Caldecott Honor the following year as one of the top illustrated children’s books published in the United States. The first of twelve books in the series, Olivia by Ian Falconer is an award-winning picture book all about a little pig with waaaay too much energy. Recommended Age Group: Toddler, Pre-school, Elementary ![]()
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