false 27861 9 6 male Connecticut 1959/08/25 770051 0689829531 9780689829536 232 <![CDATA[Olivia]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1178203805m/770051.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1178203805s/770051.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/770051.Olivia 4.27 2458 Have fun with Olivia... <LI>dressing up

<LI>singing songs

<LI>building sand castles

<LI>napping (maybe)

<LI>dancing

<LI>painting on walls

<LI>and -- whew! -- going to sleep at last.

]]> 27861 4.23 5267 476 2000 634187 068982954X 9780689829543 43 <![CDATA[Olivia Saves the Circus]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176533699m/634187.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1176533699s/634187.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/634187.Olivia_Saves_the_Circus 4.20 680 Olivia remembers her trip to the circus very well. The performers were out sick, so she had to do everything. She...

<li>rode on a unicycle <li>jumped on a trampoline <li>juggled five balls! <li>tamed lions <li>and flew through the air.

Step into the ring with Olivia, where the lights are dim, the color soft, and a little girl's imagination is the main attraction.

]]> 27861 4.23 5267 476 1994 123860 0689837372 9780689837371 47 <![CDATA[Olivia and the Missing Toy]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171863202m/123860.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171863202s/123860.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123860.Olivia_and_the_Missing_Toy 4.20 583 27861 4.23 5267 476 2003 466881 1416917381 9781416917380 44 <![CDATA[Olivia Forms a Band]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175011962m/466881.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175011962s/466881.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/466881.Olivia_Forms_a_Band 4.10 467 all by herself. Using pots, pans, her brother's toys, and even her father's suspenders, Olivia forms a band spectacular enough to startle any audience. Lavishly brought to life in Ian Falconer's signature style, and introducing an eye-catching shade of blue, here is Olivia doing what Olivia does best--making noise.]]> 27861 4.23 5267 476 2006 306808 1416907866 9781416907862 50 <![CDATA[Olivia Helps with Christmas]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173589051m/306808.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173589051s/306808.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/306808.Olivia_Helps_with_Christmas 4.29 421 Olivia series.
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Olivia's Family Traditions
It did not matter how much discussion there was to be had with his editors during the process of creating Olivia Helps with Christmas, there was one thing that Ian Falconer was absolutely certain about... Santa Claus would appear NOWHERE in the book. Olivia and her brothers and sisters would do everything they could to get ready for Santa, and they sure would be anticipating Santa's arrival, but readers would not see the fabled Kriss Kringle. With all the ideas that were put on the table for this book, that was one Falconer would not stray from.

And with good reason.

This was to be a different type of Christmas book. A book about how a family celebrates Christmas, and how a lot of family holiday traditions really revolve around preparations. In fact, the reason the book has such a personal feel to it is because many of the traditions that Olivia and her family celebrate were taken straight from Ian's childhood memories: Being asked to set the Christmas table was a big honor for Ian (as it is for Olivia in the book). The caroling by the piano, the "Santa watch," the order in which things were done (tree up Christmas Eve, dinner, caroling, hanging stockings), even the phrase "warming your trotters by the fire"--all of it has roots in the Falconer home. And since Ian never did catch a glimpse of Santa at Christmas, neither could Olivia. It's for the best, really. Olivia likes to be the true star of her books--Santa would have met his match.

For your viewing pleasure: A bonus illustration of Olivia not available in Olivia Helps with Christmas!

]]> 27861 4.23 5267 476 2007 770059 0689850883 9780689850882 16 <![CDATA[Olivia's Opposites]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1178203836m/770059.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1178203836s/770059.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/770059.Olivia_s_Opposites 3.90 147 Olivia, is "plain," attired only in red briefs. Other times she is "fancy," with high-heeled dress-up shoes, lipstick, pearls, and a big red bow. Sometimes—-when Olivia is running the circus, for example (Olivia Saves the Circus)--she is very "loud" with a lion, which renders the lion rather "quiet." Whether meeting this energetic and incorrigible piglet for the first or the 100th time, readers of all ages will be happy to watch Olivia do pretty much anything, even something as simple as counting (Olivia Counts) or teaching about opposites. This sturdy little board book, with lots of white space and black-and-white illustrations, splashed with occasional red, is a perfect introduction to the concepts of opposites, from "up" and "down" to the "open" and "closed" mouth of our yawning, pajama'd pig at the conclusion. (Baby to preschool) --Emilie Coulter]]> 27861 4.23 5267 476 2002 123859 0689836732 9780689836732 8 <![CDATA[Olivia Counts]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171863201m/123859.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171863201s/123859.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123859.Olivia_Counts 4.12 103 Olivia, and Olivia Saves the Circus. Preschoolers will giggle to see reminders of Olivia's mischief in this simple counting book: "one ball, two bows, three pots of paint"... on up to "ten Olivias," pictured in various familiar poses: trying on pantyhose, standing on her head, earnestly jumping rope, sunbathing, etc. Each sturdy page of this small, square board book provides a backdrop of white on which our black and white porcine heroine struts, with occasional red accessories. Early learners will also enjoy Olivia's Opposites. (Baby to preschool) --Emilie Coulter]]> 27861 4.23 5267 476 2002 270326 0740758187 9780740758188 2 <![CDATA[Dream Big]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173300209m/270326.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173300209s/270326.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/270326.Dream_Big 4.04 26 Dream Big, starring Olivia, is great for anyone looking for a new direction, encouragement, or for anyone starting a new chapter in life. Whether she's taming a lion or building a sandcastle as tall as a skyscraper, Olivia's boundless imagination and courageous spirit are an inspiration to all. Dream Big pairs more than 30 of Ian Falconer's illustrations with motivational musings from really big dreamers like Eleanor Roosevelt, Oscar Wilde, and Walt Disney.

The Olivia children's books are huge hits with children -- and their parents. The first book, Olivia (2000) was the event of the season in children's publishing. Two more books followed, Olivia Saves The Circus (2001) and Olivia...And The Missing Toy (2003), both repeating that success.

]]> 27861 4.23 5267 476 2006 123862 0789315610 9780789315618 0 <![CDATA[Teatro Olivia]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171863203m/123862.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171863203s/123862.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123862.Teatro_Olivia 4.56 9 Teatro Olivia allows aspiring starlets, ballerinas, and set designers to create their own masterpieces on a miniature fold-out stage. And what a venue it is! The stage set folds out of its own gorgeous and richly illustrated box, allowing for easy setup (and cleanup). Teatro Olivia includes all the props to recreate "Romeo and Juliet," "Swan Lake," and "Turandot," with wonderful background scenery panels, 9 Olivia cutout figures, and even an Olivia Playbill. --Daphne Durham

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Ta Da! Olivia is on stage!

]]> 27861 4.23 5267 476 2004 2969895 1416971378 9781416971375 0 <![CDATA[Olivia . . . and the Missing Toy The Gift Set Collection]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2969895.Olivia_and_the_Missing_Toy_The_Gift_Set_Collection 4.25 4 Olivia...and the Missing Toy by Dame Edna</li> <li>a collectible miniature hardcover of Olivia...Saves the Circus</li></ul>]]> 27861 4.23 5267 476 2008