Olivia and the Fairy Princesses - Hardcover

Falconer, Ian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0857078879 ISBN 13: 9780857078872

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books, 2012

Synopsis

In her newest hilarious endeavour, Olivia embarks upon a quest for identity and individuality. It seems there are far too many pink and sparkly princesses around these days and Olivia has had quite enough! She needs to stand out. And so, in typical 'Olivia' style, she sets about creating a whole array of fantastically dressed princesses...and shows us that everyone can be individual and special.

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Review

"Olivia is back and as strong-willed as ever in this rumination on individuality. The usually upbeat piglet is depressed. "I think I'm having an identity crisis." All of the children in her class want to be princesses.... But Olivia likes to be unique.... Falconer's trademark use of minimalistic color to make Olivia stand out from the crowd is in full force here. His visual humor underscores his punch lines and illustrates Olivia's imagination...the subtle, sophisticated humor is pitched at adults as well as children. Falconer's witty parent-child banter will resonate with listeners old and young alike. Anyone who is afraid of challenging words and complex ideas should stay away, but parents looking for a way to expand their children's minds with more than a few chuckles along the way will find this story just the ticket. More please."

--School Library Journal, August 2012

About the Author

When not telling Olivia's story Ian Falconer designs sets and costumes for the New York City Ballet, the San Francisco Opera, and the Royal Opera House in London. He lives in New York City.

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0857078879
• ISBN 13: 9780857078872
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48