Ian Falconer

Whether at home getting ready for the day, enjoying the beach, or at bedtime, Olivia is a feisty pig who has too much energy for her own good. -- Sea en casa preparándose para el día, o diviertiéndose en la playa, o a la hora de acostarse, Olivia es una cerdita briosa que tiene demasiada energía por su propio bien.

When Olivia learns that there will be no band at the evening's fireworks display, she decides to form one of her own, with herself as the only musician and some rather unusual instruments.

On a family vacation in Venice, Olivia indulges in gelato, rides in a gondola, and finds the perfect souvenir.

Listening in on her mother's conversations hoping to discover the secret plan for her upcoming birthday, Olivia instead hears her mother talking about her poor behavior and becomes concerned she'll be sent to military school.

On a family vacation in Venice, Olivia indulges in gelato, rides in a gondola, and finds the perfect souvenir.

The author presents a collection of three animal-themed essays. In The Toad, the Turtle, and the Duck, a group of complete strangers bitterly discuss the order of things within the animal kingdom. In Hello Kitty, a miserable alcoholic cat attends AA. In The Squirrel and the Chipmunk, two lovers are torn apart by their quarreling families.

The star of Ian Falconer's beautifully illustrated books, children know and love Olivia, an adventurous, 'can-do' 6-and-3/4-year-old pig. Olivia has an active imagination, a keen sense of humor, and a spunky, confident personality. In these programs Olivia's world, her family and friends are brought to vibrant life. Whether Olivia is learning to dance like a prima ballerina, running her school carnival, or camping in the great outdoors, no challenge...

"Olivia is throwing a kite party. By the time she makes her kite, the wind is gone. How do you fly a kite without wind? Olivia will find a way!"--P. [4] of cover.

Olivia the piglet introduces the concept of opposites by demonstrating word pairs.

Everyone's favorite pig takes on the ABCs. Presents the letters of the alphabet represented by Olivia's favorite objects and activities, from "a" for accessories to "e" for earmuffs, "g" for gingerbread, "j" for juggling, and "r" for rabbits.