5/22/2023 0 Comments Olivia ian falconer books![]() ![]() While young readers will love picking their favorite among the 17, by far the funniest is Olivia in her pantyhose. Thus begins a parade of 17 outfits and 17 poses on a double-page spread. ![]() She has to try on everything,” says the text. A delicious irony is established between the spare, deadpan text and the ever-ebullient and excessive Olivia. The story very simply follows the irrepressible Olivia (along with her somewhat forbearing family) through a typical day from morning to night, with excursions to the beach and the art museum. The brief, declarative text is an unadorned introduction to a character who will gain instant recognition and quickly be taken to heart. Rarely have readers seen a pig with such joie de vivre and panache. Even before her story begins, readers are following Olivia as she leaves a trail of clothes that she has eschewed in favor of the outfit du jour for her auspicious entrance on the title page. ![]()
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