Ian Falconer

After overhearing her mother talking about her bad behavior, Olivia worries that for an upcoming surprise trip, her parents will send her to prison.

At school, Olivia tells about her summer vacation and how, when she went to the circus and all the performers were out sick, she saved the day, becoming Olivia the Tattooed Lady, Olivia the Lion Tamer, The Amazing Flying Olivia, and more.

Olivia is having an identity crisis -- there are too many ruffly, sparkly princesses around these days stealing her spotlight, so she embarks on a quest for individuality, to stand out, and feel special.

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.

As she impatiently waits for Santa's arrival, Olivia the pig tries to help with family preparations on the day before Christmas.

When her best toy mysteriously disappears, Olivia the feisty pig is determined to find out who is responsible.

Olivia becomes frustrated when she does not succeed in teaching her cat to do tricks like Francine's cat.

"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.

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...