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If you need a break during this busy holiday season, take a moment to read to a child. Olivia is feisty and imaginative and will give you a chuckle no matter how many times you read this one. She reminds you of the anticipation you used to feel as the days to Christmas are being counted down.
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I get such a kick out of the Olivia books!
Olivia is so very helpful. I miss the brio, though. This Olivia is more conventional than the original. I want to see the cookies the one who built that sandcastle would decorate.Library copy
I think I liked this one even better than Oliva's debut. Such grand humor! (I love the part when the dad wants to build a fire in the fireplace on Christmas eve, Haha! And Olivia's mini tree was especially amusing since I'd just read "Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree") Any fan of Olivia needs to spend Christmas with her! If you haven't met her yet, what better time to start?
Olivia puts a smile on my face. I wonder if I would have liked these books as a child. I like the art. The use of color. And the limited number of words on each page ... yet there are enough of them to tell the story. And I like snouts and trotters.
Hilarious. Though my enjoyment was somewhat marred by the behavior of my (momentarily) horrible children who absolutely could not (or would not) control themselves. Laughing is great, but really, they took it to an entire other level...
Hyperactive porcine heroine Olivia returns in this fifth picture-book devoted to her continuing adventures, this time "helping" her family prepare for Christmas, as she eagerly awaits the arrival of Santa Claus. Whether it's detangling the Christmas tree lights, or setting the table for dinner, Olivia has her own way of doings things - a way that often leads to hilarity. In the end, despite some missteps, Christmas in Olivia's family is full of love and warmth...Author/illustrator Ian Falconer c...
How have I not reviewed this before? This is one of our all time favorite Christmas books! Olivia is at the height of her awesomeness at Christmas, and my daughter reads this book happily all year long!
This review was originally written for The Baby Bookworm. Visit us for new picture books reviews daily!Hello, friends! We’re continuing our weeklong Holiday Countdown tonight with Olivia Helps With Christmas by Ian Falconer, a very merry Christmas story starring that precocious little pig, Olivia.It’s Christmas Eve, and though Santa’s visit is hours away, there is still lots and lots to do. Olivia’s family must trim their tree, set the table, feed baby William, sing carols, and keep a sharp watc...
Olivia takes on a new adventure in "helping out" the family with Christmas. The tailless piglet is again portrayed through slightly minimalist black, white, and grey renderings with pops of red, but this time with a Christmas green added in as well. Olivia tries to help out the family with household activities by entangling herself in lights, cutting off the top of the family Christmas tree, and feeding her baby brother a blueberry pie that he quickly spits-up all over the kitchen floor. Olivia
Olivia the pig is anxious for Christmas, but there’s a lot to do before the big day arrives … the tree needs decorated, Santa needs watched-for, Christmas dinner needs eaten, and carols need sung! And then the big day finally arrives … and toys need to be played with!!This story perfectly encapsulates the anticipation and DRAMA of Christmas eve for young children! Olivia’s boisterous personality is present on each page as she helps her brothers and parents prepare for Christmas. Ian’s story and
