Olivia by Falconer
Olivia has one toy that she loves more than anything. She feeds him, dresses him and takes him everywhere. So when he disappears, Olivia is FURIOUSShe looks under the rug, under the sofa, under the cat. She shouts at Ian and baby William, she cries, she stomps.all to no avail. Then, one dark and stormy night, Olivia hears a noise.Clutching a candelabra, she creeps bravely into her bedroom, and sees a huge menacing shadow on the wall. Who is this monster, and what's that hanging from his jaws?
All is resolved peacefully in this entertaining story starring our favorite pig and her favorite toy.
Falconer, Ian: - Ian 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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780689829536 |
| ISBN 10 | 0689829531 |
| Title | Olivia |
| Author | Falconer |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster Australia |
| Year published | 2000-10-26 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Prizes | Winner of Book Sense Book of the Year Award (Child. Illus.) 2001, Winner of Bookseller's Choice (Picture Book) 2001, Winner of Parents Choice Award (Fall) (1998-2007) (Gold) 2000, Commended for Caldecott Medal 2001, Commended for E.B. White Read Aloud Award (Picture Bk Hall of Fame) 2015, Commended for Texas 2x2 Reading List 2001, Short-listed for Golden Sower Award (Grades K-3) 2003 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |