Olivia

Olivia is a pig that is good at one thing - wearing people out. She gets dressed, goes to the beach (and makes a superb sandcastle!), goes to the museum (and after that creates her own art on the wall - which she gets in trouble for), and after the day is done she negotiates with her mother on how many stories to read before bedtime.

This book is a fantasy. One wouldn't see a piglet getting dressed or going to the beach and making sandcastles and dreaming of being a ballerina! But everyone can all relate to this book.  Olivia the pig is just like any typical child, always wearing adults out. She has lots of energy and is suuuuper busy, always getting into everything and wants attention.

I really do like the illustrations on the book - very simple and the colors of red and black really bring out the story and the boldness of Olivia.

This book is one of my favorites because it reminds me of some of my Pre-K students. They are always into something and yes, wear me out so. I would recommend parents and teachers to read t
he book to their children. It could be a good bedtime story!

Ian Falconer

He is the author of the beloved book!

Interesting Facts

• He is from New York 
• Studied art at New York University
• His books are inspired by his baby niece (who is by no coincidence, named Olivia)

                                                                Reference

Falconer, Ian (2000). Olivia 1st Ed. (Simon & Schuster). New York. 

Segretto, Mike. Meet the Writers: ian falconer. Barnes & Noble website http://www.barnesandnoble.com/writers/writerdetails.asp?cid=968049 Found on October 5, 2013.