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- 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.
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Jan 1, 2001 · “Olivia” is a Caldecott Honor Book by Ian Falconer which is about the adventures of an energetic girl piglet named Olivia who does all kinds of activities that tires her family out! “Olivia” is the perfect story for children who love trying out new things everyday!
- Olivia: Everyone's Favorite Pig!
- Pre-K Lesson Plan For Olivia by Ian Falconer
- Five Art Activities For Ian Falconer's Olivia
- Using This Story to Promote Reading
- Comments
Olivia is the quintessential Renaissance pig. She is at once a fashion designer, dancer, architect, artist, and big sister. And she's quite precocious. Olivia is charming and cultured, and yet she acts just like a child. Which, I believe, is why she is just so lovable. And isn't that what many parents want? Most children will not enjoy this subtly ...
Olivia could be anything she imagines. And her imagination is big. That's why this book is a great selection for themes ofcreativity, art, or imaginationor, for primary-age children, a theme about art and artists.
When Olivia visits the art museum, she looks at a famous picture by artist Jackson Pollock, and tries to copy it by drawing on the walls. Jackson Pollock was a modern artist who made a technique called drip painting famous during the 1950s. Are you brave? Try making art with the children using one of the following five techniques. Make sure each ch...
Preschoolers
Preschoolers in the 3–5 age range will enjoy the book at face value, but will not know any of the allusions in the story. The frequent, complex pictures are paced well with the text.
Elementary Ages
This story can be read alone by readers who are beginning to build some confidence in their reading skills. For parents and teachers, the book offers many opportunities to segué into a discussion about art, architecture, culture, and even math! Olivia is inspired by what she sees at the art museum. What inspires you? Or, talk about the career of Ian Falconer. What does an illustrator do? Or explore paintings by artists Edward Degas, Jackson Pollack, Georgia O'Keefe, viewing pictures from each...
Carolyn Augustine (author)from Tractor Town, Iowa on February 27, 2012: That sounds intriguing. I think Olivia is interesting because she acts like a child, but not like every child. She is strong willed, curious, and yet she has a wry sense of humor and confidence. In some ways she is a little too precocious, but that just makes her more lovable. ...
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.
- Hardcover
- October 27, 2009
- Book And CD
71 books. The Creatives Behind the Books. IF. Author & Illustrator. 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.
Jul 1, 2019 · 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. The story was inspired by Falconer’s niece and has been translated in more than 15 different languages.
Oct 27, 2009 · Olivia: Book and CD (Olivia Series) Hardcover – Picture Book, October 27, 2009. by Ian Falconer (Author, Illustrator) 4.8 2,472 ratings. Part of: Olivia (11 books)
- Hardcover
