Olivia - by Ian Falconer (Hardcover)

About the Book

Whether at home getting ready for the day, enjoying the beach, or at bedtime, Olivia is a feisty pig who has too much energy for her own good. Of course, it's another story for Olivia's exhausted mother. Full-color illustrations.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"At last, a pig with self-esteem!"--Gloria Steinem

"Eloise has met her match! We love Olivia!"--Hilary Knight

"Every granny will recognize and love Olivia and her theatrical desires!"--Dame Joan Sutherland

"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

Dame Joan Sutherland Every granny will recognize and love Olivia and her theatrical desires!

David Hockney Olivia's grasp of abstract composition is extraordinary for a six-year-old.

Gloria Steinem At last, a pig with self-esteem!

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.

About the Author

Ian Falconer is the author and illustrator of the Olivia book series, including Olivia, Olivia Helps with Christmas, Olivia and the Fairy Princesses, Olivia and the Missing Toy, Olivia Saves the Circus, to name a few. Falconer's illustrations have graced numerous covers of The New Yorker. He has also designed sets and costumes for the New York City Ballet, the San Francisco Opera, the Royal Opera House, and many others. He lives in Los Angeles, California.