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Olivia and the Fairy Princesses by Ian Falconer
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
ISBN-10
1442450274
ISBN-13
9781442450271
eBay Product ID (ePID)
113214679
Product Key Features
Book Title
Olivia and the Fairy Princesses
Number of Pages
40 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Royalty, Humorous Stories, Animals / Pigs, General, Social Themes / General (See Also Headings under Family), Imagination & Play
Publication Year
2012
Illustrator
Yes, Falconer, Ian
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
17.1 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2011-053046
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Olivia is depressed. She sees that individuality counts for little in her world…. After she spends the night pondering what she can be other than a princess, the last page shows her glorious answer…as with previous books, most of the fun comes from the delicious artwork executed in signature charcoal perked up with reds…. There are also some strong messages here about individuality and reinventing yourself according to your own vision. It's an idea you're never to young to learn., "Olivia is back and as strong-willed as ever in this rumination on individuality. The usually upbeat piglet is depressed. "I think I'm having an identity crisis." All of the children in her class want to be princesses…. But Olivia likes to be unique…. Falconer's trademark use of minimalistic color to make Olivia stand out from the crowd is in full force here. His visual humor underscores his punch lines and illustrates Olivia's imagination…the subtle, sophisticated humor is pitched at adults as well as children. Falconer's witty parent-child banter will resonate with listeners old and young alike. Anyone who is afraid of challenging words and complex ideas should stay away, but parents looking for a way to expand their children's minds with more than a few chuckles along the way will find this story just the ticket. More please." - School Library Journal, August 2012, * "Falconer's hammy piglet…opens this delightful installment declaring, "I think I'm having an identity crisis.... I don't know what I should be!"….Olivia stubbornly dresses in red-and-white-striped long johns, resists damsel-in-distress bedtime stories, and lies awake considering philanthropic lines of work. Lest this be seen as pure propaganda, however, Olivia's ultimate career decision places everything in perspective.", eoeThe legions of young children (and parents) who have relished Ian Falconer's "Olivia" books are well aware that the redoubtable eponymous piglet has a distinct personality and a flamboyant sensibility all her own. As a stand-in for the most amusing sort of precocious child, Olivia revels in her uniqueness and finds it provoking that other people need to conform. Yet at the same time, she is not wholly indifferent to the pleasures that other little girls enjoy.e, Independent-minded Olivia continues to be an endearing and distinctive heroine, and many a kid (and adult) weary of Barbie-pink fluff will find Olivia's perspective refreshing…the hordes of piglets clad in rosy tutus are actually quite adorable, but confident Olivia pictorially makes a strong case for striped ensembles and primary hues as she attractively poses in Falconer's charcoal and gouache illustrations. This is a helpful reassurance that there are enjoyable alternatives to pink princesses for imaginative play and dressup possibilities., eoeIndependent-minded Olivia continues to be an endearing and distinctive heroine, and many a kid (and adult) weary of Barbie-pink fluff will find Oliviae(tm)s perspective refreshingethe hordes of piglets clad in rosy tutus are actually quite adorable, but confident Olivia pictorially makes a strong case for striped ensembles and primary hues as she attractively poses in Falconere(tm)s charcoal and gouache illustrations. This is a helpful reassurance that there are enjoyable alternatives to pink princesses for imaginative play and dressup possibilities.e, "In this latest, delightfully droll episode, readers find their precocious pig suffering from an identity crisis.... Olivia's whirring brain begins to consider what she might like to be…. Her ultimate choice is quintessentially Olivia. Falconer's charcoal-and-gouache illustrations, black and white with splashes of color interspersed, showcase Olivia's unique spirit and dramatic flair…panache aplenty." - Kirkus Reviews, June 6, 2012, "Thank God for Ian Falconer and his Olivia. She is the popular school-age pig, the latest in a lien of independent, high-spirited young ladies that goes back at least to Madeline and Eloise, and also includes Frances the badger and Lilly the mouse. Her seventh full-fledged adventure, "Olivia and the Fairy Princesses," is, to my taste, her best since her introduction 12 years ago.", * "Falconer's hammy piglet…opens this delightful installment declaring, "I think I'm having an identity crisis.... I don't know what I should be!"….Olivia stubbornly dresses in red-and-white-striped long johns, resists damsel-in-distress bedtime stories, and lies awake considering philanthropic lines of work. Lest this be seen as pure propaganda, however, Olivia's ultimate career decision places everything in perspective." - Publishers Weekly, June 4, 2012, *STAR, "Thank God for Ian Falconer and his Olivia. She is the popular school-age pig, the latest in a lien of independent, high-spirited young ladies that goes back at least to Madeline and Eloise, and also includes Frances the badger and Lilly the mouse. Her seventh full-fledged adventure, "Olivia and the Fairy Princesses," is, to my taste, her best since her introduction 12 years ago." - The New York Times Book Review ,August 2012, "Olivia is back and as strong-willed as ever in this rumination on individuality. The usually upbeat piglet is depressed. "I think I'm having an identity crisis." All of the children in her class want to be princesses.... But Olivia likes to be unique.... Falconer's trademark use of minimalistic color to make Olivia stand out from the crowd is in full force here. His visual humor underscores his punch lines and illustrates Olivia's imagination...the subtle, sophisticated humor is pitched at adults as well as children. Falconer's witty parent-child banter will resonate with listeners old and young alike. Anyone who is afraid of challenging words and complex ideas should stay away, but parents looking for a way to expand their children's minds with more than a few chuckles along the way will find this story just the ticket. More please." - School Library Journal, August 2012, "Olivia is back and as strong-willed as ever in this rumination on individuality. The usually upbeat piglet is depressed. "I think I'm having an identity crisis." All of the children in her class want to be princesses.... But Olivia likes to be unique.... Falconer's trademark use of minimalistic color to make Olivia stand out from the crowd is in full force here. His visual humor underscores his punch lines and illustrates Olivia's imagination...the subtle, sophisticated humor is pitched at adults as well as children. Falconer's witty parent-child banter will resonate with listeners old and young alike. Anyone who is afraid of challenging words and complex ideas should stay away, but parents looking for a way to expand their children's minds with more than a few chuckles along the way will find this story just the ticket. More please." -- School Library Journal, August 2012, "Independent-minded Olivia continues to be an endearing and distinctive heroine, and many a kid (and adult) weary of Barbie-pink fluff will find Olivia's perspective refreshing…the hordes of piglets clad in rosy tutus are actually quite adorable, but confident Olivia pictorially makes a strong case for striped ensembles and primary hues as she attractively poses in Falconer's charcoal and gouache illustrations. This is a helpful reassurance that there are enjoyable alternatives to pink princesses for imaginative play and dressup possibilities." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books , September 2012, "The legions of young children (and parents) who have relished Ian Falconer's "Olivia" books are well aware that the redoubtable eponymous piglet has a distinct personality and a flamboyant sensibility all her own. As a stand-in for the most amusing sort of precocious child, Olivia revels in her uniqueness and finds it provoking that other people need to conform. Yet at the same time, she is not wholly indifferent to the pleasures that other little girls enjoy." - Wall Street Journal , August 25, 2012, Independent-minded Olivia continues to be an endearing and distinctive heroine, and many a kid (and adult) weary of Barbie-pink fluff will find Olivia's perspective refreshing...the hordes of piglets clad in rosy tutus are actually quite adorable, but confident Olivia pictorially makes a strong case for striped ensembles and primary hues as she attractively poses in Falconer's charcoal and gouache illustrations. This is a helpful reassurance that there are enjoyable alternatives to pink princesses for imaginative play and dressup possibilities., eoeOlivia is depressed. She sees that individuality counts for little in her worlde. After she spends the night pondering what she can be other than a princess, the last page shows her glorious answereas with previous books, most of the fun comes from the delicious artwork executed in signature charcoal perked up with redse. There are also some strong messages here about individuality and reinventing yourself according to your own vision. Ite(tm)s an idea youe(tm)re never to young to learn.e, In this latest, delightfully droll episode, readers find their precocious pig suffering from an identity crisis.... Olivia's whirring brain begins to consider what she might like to be…. Her ultimate choice is quintessentially Olivia. Falconer's charcoal-and-gouache illustrations, black and white with splashes of color interspersed, showcase Olivia's unique spirit and dramatic flair…panache aplenty., eoeOlivia is back and as strong-willed as ever in this rumination on individuality. The usually upbeat piglet is depressed. eoeI think Ie(tm)m having an identity crisis.e All of the children in her class want to be princessese. But Olivia likes to be uniquee. Falconere(tm)s trademark use of minimalistic color to make Olivia stand out from the crowd is in full force here. His visual humor underscores his punch lines and illustrates Oliviae(tm)s imaginationethe subtle, sophisticated humor is pitched at adults as well as children. Falconere(tm)s witty parent-child banter will resonate with listeners old and young alike. Anyone who is afraid of challenging words and complex ideas should stay away, but parents looking for a way to expand their childrene(tm)s minds with more than a few chuckles along the way will find this story just the ticket. More please.e e" School Library Journal, August 2012, "Olivia is depressed. She sees that individuality counts for little in her world…. After she spends the night pondering what she can be other than a princess, the last page shows her glorious answer…as with previous books, most of the fun comes from the delicious artwork executed in signature charcoal perked up with reds…. There are also some strong messages here about individuality and reinventing yourself according to your own vision. It's an idea you're never to young to learn." - Booklist, August 1, 2012, eoeThank God for Ian Falconer and his Olivia. She is the popular school-age pig, the latest in a lien of independent, high-spirited young ladies that goes back at least to Madeline and Eloise, and also includes Frances the badger and Lilly the mouse. Her seventh full-fledged adventure, eoeOlivia and the Fairy Princesses,e is, to my taste, her best since her introduction 12 years ago.e, Olivia is depressed. She sees that individuality counts for little in her world.... After she spends the night pondering what she can be other than a princess, the last page shows her glorious answer...as with previous books, most of the fun comes from the delicious artwork executed in signature charcoal perked up with reds.... There are also some strong messages here about individuality and reinventing yourself according to your own vision. It's an idea you're never to young to learn., "Olivia is back and as strong-willed as ever in this rumination on individuality. The usually upbeat piglet is depressed. "I think I'm having an identity crisis." All of the children in her class want to be princesses.... But Olivia likes to be unique.... Falconer's trademark use of minimalistic color to make Olivia stand out from the crowd is in full force here. His visual humor underscores his punch lines and illustrates Olivia's imagination...the subtle, sophisticated humor is pitched at adults as well as children. Falconer's witty parent-child banter will resonate with listeners old and young alike. Anyone who is afraid of challenging words and complex ideas should stay away, but parents looking for a way to expand their children's minds with more than a few chuckles along the way will find this story just the ticket. More please." -- School Library Journal, August 2012, I approach sequels cautiously--they frequently don't measure up to the original. Happily, this one doesn't disappoint.... Falconer's droll humor is evident in both words and pictures...pure Olivia., "The legions of young children (and parents) who have relished Ian Falconer's "Olivia" books are well aware that the redoubtable eponymous piglet has a distinct personality and a flamboyant sensibility all her own. As a stand-in for the most amusing sort of precocious child, Olivia revels in her uniqueness and finds it provoking that other people need to conform. Yet at the same time, she is not wholly indifferent to the pleasures that other little girls enjoy.", eoeIn this latest, delightfully droll episode, readers find their precocious pig suffering from an identity crisis.... Oliviae(tm)s whirring brain begins to consider what she might like to bee. Her ultimate choice is quintessentially Olivia. Falconere(tm)s charcoal-and-gouache illustrations, black and white with splashes of color interspersed, showcase Oliviae(tm)s unique spirit and dramatic flairepanache aplenty.e, In this latest, delightfully droll episode, readers find their precocious pig suffering from an identity crisis.... Olivia's whirring brain begins to consider what she might like to be.... Her ultimate choice is quintessentially Olivia. Falconer's charcoal-and-gouache illustrations, black and white with splashes of color interspersed, showcase Olivia's unique spirit and dramatic flair...panache aplenty., * eoeFalconere(tm)s hammy pigleteopens this delightful installment declaring, eoeI think Ie(tm)m having an identity crisis.... I done(tm)t know what I should be!ee.Olivia stubbornly dresses in red-and-white-striped long johns, resists damsel-in-distress bedtime stories, and lies awake considering philanthropic lines of work. Lest this be seen as pure propaganda, however, Oliviae(tm)s ultimate career decision places everything in perspective.e, * "Falconer's hammy piglet...opens this delightful installment declaring, "I think I'm having an identity crisis.... I don't know what I should be!"....Olivia stubbornly dresses in red-and-white-striped long johns, resists damsel-in-distress bedtime stories, and lies awake considering philanthropic lines of work. Lest this be seen as pure propaganda, however, Olivia's ultimate career decision places everything in perspective."
Grade From
Preschool
Grade To
Third Grade
Dewey Decimal
[E]
Synopsis
In this picture book starring the world's most imaginative pig, Olivia embarks upon a quest for identity with very lofty goals--and being a princess is NOT one of them Olivia is having an identity crisis There are too many ruffly, sparkly princesses around these days, and Olivia has had quite enough. She needs to stand out She has to be special She wants to do more than just fit in So what will she be? Join Olivia on a hilarious quest for individuality, and rest assured, you won't find THIS pig pleased to be in pink, In this picture book starring the world's most imaginative pig, Olivia embarks upon a quest for identity with very lofty goals--and being a princess is NOT one of them! Olivia is having an identity crisis! There are too many ruffly, sparkly princesses around these days, and Olivia has had quite enough. She needs to stand out! She has to be special! She wants to do more than just fit in! So what will she be? Join Olivia on a hilarious quest for individuality, and rest assured, you won't find THIS pig pleased to be in pink!
LC Classification Number
PZ7.F1865Old 2012
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- z***s (2506)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe item was spot-on, even better than the photos, and arrived in perfect condition. The packaging was highly professional, which is why the item came in superb, pristine condition. The seller was excellent with their communication, and I could not have been happier. I WILL buy from them again!Rockin Australia by James Anfuso (#156490333182)
- l***l (1530)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat Seller! Excellent communication! Paperback was well-packed. Shipment via USPS went flawlessly.
- p***s (2467)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseGreat item at a great price: Seller prepped, packed and shipped expertly and with lightning speed! Item arrived exactly as described; AN OVERALL EXCELLENT TRANSACTION! Thanks Seller!!!!BERLIN TP BOOK 03 CITY OF LIGHT (MR) by Lutes, Jason (#156333981582)