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Olivia

by Ian Falconer

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ISBN13: 9780689829536
ISBN10: 0689829531
Condition: Standard
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Ian Falconer is a painter and illustrator whose illustrations have graced many covers of The New Yorker magazine. In addition, he has designed sets and costumes for the New York City Ballet, the San Francisco Opera, and the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, among others. Olivia is his first childrenAs book. Mr. Falconer lives in New York City.

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

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Hilary KnightEloise has met her match! We love Olivia!

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Mikhail BaryshnikovMany dream of dancing on the stage, but Olivia has the legs for it.

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

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Gloria Steinem

At last, a pig with self-esteem!

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Gloria SteinemAt last, a pig with self-esteem!

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Have fun with Olivia...
  • dressing up

  • singing songs

  • building sand castles

  • napping (maybe)

  • dancing

  • painting on walls

  • and — whew! —
going to sleep at last.

Synopsis:

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.
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About the Author

Ian Falconer is the author and illustrator of all the titles in the bestselling Olivia series: Olivia, Olivia Saves the Circus,Olivia...and the Missing Toy, and Olivia Forms a Band. His illustrations have also graced many covers of the New Yorker. In addition, he has designed sets and costumes for the New York City Ballet, the San Francisco Opera, and the Royal Opera House (Covent Garden), among others. Mr. Falconer lives in New York City.Ian Falconer is the author and illustrator of all the titles in the bestselling Olivia series: Olivia, Olivia Saves the Circus,Olivia...and the Missing Toy, and Olivia Forms a Band. His illustrations have also graced many covers of the New Yorker. In addition, he has designed sets and costumes for the New York City Ballet, the San Francisco Opera, and the Royal Opera House (Covent Garden), among others. Mr. Falconer lives in New York City.
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my two year old son loves to read this book several times a day and by now can recite most of it, fun for parents and kids!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780689829536
Author:
Falconer, Ian
Publisher:
Atheneum Books
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks
Subject:
Animals - General
Subject:
Humorous Stories
Subject:
Animals - Pigs
Subject:
Pigs
Subject:
Behavior
Subject:
Family - Daily Life
Subject:
Health & Daily Living - Daily Activities
Copyright:
2000
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Edition Description:
B221
Series Volume:
no. 294
Publication Date:
October 2000
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
40
Dimensions:
11.34x8.72x.41 in. 1.02 lbs.
Children's Book Type:
Picture / Wordless
Age Level:
3-7
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