This Caldecott Honor Book and #1 New York Times bestseller is perfect for pig-loving kids everywhere! It's everyone's favorite pig...it's OLIVIA! Join Olivia as she... -dresses up -sings songs -builds sand castles -naps (maybe) -dances -paints on walls -and--whew!-- ...finally goes to sleep at last.Author: Ian FalconerPublisher: Atheneum Books for Young ReadersPublished: 10/01/2000Pages: 40Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 11.29h x 8.82w x 0.41dISBN: 9780689829536Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 44266 / Olivia (English)Award: Caldecott Medal - Honor BookAward: Book Sense Book of the Year Award - WinnerAward: Bookseller's Choice - WinnerAward: Golden Sower Award - NomineeAward: Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007) - WinnerAward: Texas 2x2 Reading List - RecommendedAward: E.B. White Read Aloud Award - FinalistReview Citation(s): Publishers Weekly 07/17/2000 pg. 193Kirkus Review - Children 08/01/2000 pg. 1116Booklist 08/01/2000 pg. 2134School Library Journal 09/01/2000 pg. 196People Weekly 10/30/2000 pg. 50Time 11/20/2000 pg. 153New York Times 11/19/2000 pg. 66Entertainment Weekly 12/08/2000 pg. 88Newsweek 12/11/2000 pg. 72Christian Home & School 01/01/2001 pg. 26Booklist Ed Choice Adu Bk YA's 01/01/2001 pg. 864ALA Notable Children's Books 01/01/2001 pg. 1374Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2000 pg. 36 - Recommended, SatisfactoryBest of Book Sense/First 5 Yrs 04/01/2004 pg. 1Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2001 pg. 36 - Recommended, SatisfactorySchool Library Journal 08/24/2000New Yorker (The) 10/19/2009 pg. 83About the AuthorIan Falconer is the author and illustrator of the Olivia book series, including Olivia, Olivia Helps with Christmas, Olivia and the Fairy Princesses, Olivia and the Missing Toy, Olivia Saves the Circus, to name a few. Falconer's illustrations have graced numerous covers of The New Yorker. He has also designed sets and costumes for the New York City Ballet, the San Francisco Opera, the Royal Opera House, and many others. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
