Olivia by: Ian Falconer is such an amusing read! This book introduces young readers to the main character, Olivia. Olivia is a rambunctious, quirky, imagaintive little pig that mimics behaviors seen in small children. She occupies herself in this story by dealing with her pesky little brother, building sandcastles, trying to work her way out of naps, drawing on walls, and reading bedtime stories with her Mommy. It's hard not to be drawn into this book!
This book is appealing to everyone in my family. I love this book as does my 3 year old daughter, Rylee and my husband. Our copy is actually beginning to fall apart as it is often the book that is chosen for our bedtime story. We always laugh when we read the part about Olivia not wanting to take a nap. Rylee finds herself in the same situation when it is her naptime. She is also amused when Olivia draws on the wall and is placed in time out. This part of the story almost always takes us into a discussion about the time that Rylee got into trouble for drawing on the door. The book is just so likeable because the author is able to relate to children in this wondorous way through Olivia and her experiences. It's funny, imaginative, and everything that a small child wants in a story!
We have purchased and read only one other Olivia book and love it as well. In this book, Olivia helps with Christmas, Mr. Falconer does not disappoint and brings Olivia alive in this story as she celebrates Christmas with her family. I look forward to reading more of the Olivia books and sharing them with my daughter. This little pig has already created fond memories for my entire family!
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