Ian Falconer - Olivia

Pros: *Interesting and fun story
*Creative illustrations
*Degas & Pollock paintings
Cons: Can't think of a one!

One would never think of a home improvement store like Menard’s as a place to purchase books, but they do have a small book aisle and I’ve found a lot of my Sandra Boynton books there. I was in the store the other day and had hoped to purchase more of ...

Pros: Strong female, versatile interests, illustrations, trip to museum.
Cons: None

When I was still teaching preschool, one of the favorite picture books that everyone in the class loved was Olivia by Ian Falconer. I loved the reaction this book got from the children, so naturally, I had to add this book to my daughter’s personal ...

Pros: Strong character children can relate, wonderful illustrations, clever depictions and witty text
Cons: Nada

At the time of Olivia's debut, this children’s book was the very first to be written by Ian Falconer. An endearing tale that offers a charming look into the life and trials of a young piglet and her family, Olivia is a favorite of my...

Pros: Mother loves her no matter what, which is a good message for kids.
Cons: Read on.

I almost feel bad writing a review of Ian Falconer's book Olivia. After all I have read the reviews, by respected epinions members, that praise this book as a must-have children's book. However, for us this book really wasn't all that special....

Pros: Excellent artwork married with humorous text and a strong character make this book a must-buy.
Cons: NONE!

Another great children’s book find in Olivia by Ian Falconer. This is Ian Falconer’s first children’s book and deserves a standing ovation in line with the attention his character, Olivia the pig, craves. Ian Falconer is a notable artist in his...

Pros: The illustrations, humor behind the words and pictures.
Cons: Might not work for the boys.

The cover is what attracted me to this book. An elegant white cover background, in the center of which you find an adorable pig wearing a red dress and with black and white striped tights. Yes, pig and white in the same sentence. And this is a little...

Pros: Funny and sweet/Great to read aloud/Wonderful illustrations!
Cons: Zip, zero, nada!

Eloise, eat your heart out! Olivia has arrived, and she's here to stay!

Olivia is the title of a wonderful new children's picture book by first-time author Ian Falconer. Falconer, an artist for The New...

Pros: Award winning book, simple to understand
Cons: Artwork wasn't quite as fancy what I expected

A Caldecott honors book, Olivia is about an over active little girl pig (piglet) that wears everyone out. In fact, while reading this book, I too became tired. It didn’t, my any means, tired my son out though. He wanted to study each page...

Pros: Promising, pleasant, and perfectly delightful little pigs
Cons: Color scheme is entirely red, black, and white - unusual but not horrible

In preparation for the new "Olivia" show debuting on 1/26/09, I checked out a few Olivia titles from the library to read to my three year old son.  We started with this one, which I figure is the introduction to Olivia since it is titled only ...

Pros: Amazing illustrations and a character my small daughter could relate to.
Cons: Not a one.

I originally bought this book years ago when my daughter was only 3 years old herself. She is 11 now and still has fond memories of this short little story about a very imaginative little pig. Olivia is a sweet and busy little pig who keeps her mother ...

Pros: A book you can really share with children
Cons: None

No matter what anyone tries to claim, parents are NOT dumb! They know a good thing when they see it. That has to be the reason why 250,000 copies of Olivia, written and illustrated by Ian Falconer, will be in print by January 2001. Can...

Pros: Excellent illustration, great for girls and boys alike
Cons: I can't think of any

Traditionally, little girls have been taught to behave themselves, be quiet, polite, and don't assert yourself. Of course no one actually says these things anymore but they are still taught by society through media and social interaction. In this book...

Pros: Superbly illustrated with innovative page layouts
Cons: books are a little expensive

Olivia is an inspiration to all kids -- witty, headstrong, and not too obedient. But it's the dialog and especially the amazing drawings that makes this charming piglet one of those bedtime books that not just kids but moms and dads keep coming back to....