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*"The irrepressible Olivia is back. . . . This comic sequel is as delightful as its predecessors." -- "Publishers Weekly, "STARRED REVIEW
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In her latest adventure, Olivia, everyone's favourite little pig, is off the Venice, the place of fine art, carnival and gondolas for a family holiday to remember. With her very own discerning eye for style, Olivia takes the beautiful city of Venice by storm. From dodging pigeons in the Piazza San Marco, to eating an abundance of the most delicious Italian gelato at Carneval, and barely staying afloat in a gondola, Olivia uncovers the wonderful delights of Venice with that very special 'Olivia' style and flair!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
While it's always difficult to resist that perky little porker, Olivia, it's impossible now that she's visiting one of the most beautiful cities in the world - Venice. Yes, sporting a gondolier's hat with its ribbons flying she's about to take that storied spot by storm. (almost literally).
As most know by now Ian Falconer has created one of the most appealing children's book characters to be found. Olivia,along with her brother, Ian, and their mother and father have shared many adventures - from forming a band to visiting a circus to preparing for Christmas. Now, they're off to Italy.
It's spring vacation and Olivia wants to take along her snorkel, flippers and water skis lest the city is under water - mother prevails. Happy to hear that she'll find pizza and ice cream everywhere Olivia enjoys their overseas flight.
Upon seeing the beautiful Grand Canal lined with incredible palazzos Olivia begs to live in one of the palazzos. Of course, she was disappointed when this couldn't happen but a gelato or three cheered her. They're all overwhelmed by how much there is to see - Piazza San Marco, the bevy of pigeons, the gondolas, the Rialto Bridge, the Bridge of Sighs.
Everything about Venice is grandly overwhelming to Olivia and she decides she must find the perfect souvenir of their trip. Young readers will laugh and be surprised at exactly what that is.......as well as its effects upon the city.
The Olivia stores simply become more delightful with each telling.
- Gail Cooke
As most know by now Ian Falconer has created one of the most appealing children's book characters to be found. Olivia,along with her brother, Ian, and their mother and father have shared many adventures - from forming a band to visiting a circus to preparing for Christmas. Now, they're off to Italy.
It's spring vacation and Olivia wants to take along her snorkel, flippers and water skis lest the city is under water - mother prevails. Happy to hear that she'll find pizza and ice cream everywhere Olivia enjoys their overseas flight.
Upon seeing the beautiful Grand Canal lined with incredible palazzos Olivia begs to live in one of the palazzos. Of course, she was disappointed when this couldn't happen but a gelato or three cheered her. They're all overwhelmed by how much there is to see - Piazza San Marco, the bevy of pigeons, the gondolas, the Rialto Bridge, the Bridge of Sighs.
Everything about Venice is grandly overwhelming to Olivia and she decides she must find the perfect souvenir of their trip. Young readers will laugh and be surprised at exactly what that is.......as well as its effects upon the city.
The Olivia stores simply become more delightful with each telling.
- Gail Cooke
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Olivia is a firm favourite in our house so this title was ordered pre-release. It is the ususal Falconer high quality, high humour fiction which is highly appreciated by 2-7 year olds and adults alike. Ian Falconer is to be commended on repeatedly appealing to such a wide age group which is syuch a bonus for parents who have to read the smae stories their kids pick every night! (I have been known to hide the books I dislike reading.)
Anyway, I am happy to read this one again and again even though there is a bit too much gelato. Loved the airport scene.
The illustrations of Venice are worthy of a book in their own right (Falconer's day job is as a theatre set designer.)
The only reason I give it 4 not 5 stars is because it just didn't capture me quite as much as previous Olivia stories - a high benchmark to meet. It still exceeds the standard of a great number of bestselling children's books.
Worth the investment - it will be read again and again.
Anyway, I am happy to read this one again and again even though there is a bit too much gelato. Loved the airport scene.
The illustrations of Venice are worthy of a book in their own right (Falconer's day job is as a theatre set designer.)
The only reason I give it 4 not 5 stars is because it just didn't capture me quite as much as previous Olivia stories - a high benchmark to meet. It still exceeds the standard of a great number of bestselling children's books.
Worth the investment - it will be read again and again.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Look out Venice - Olivia is on her way! In her latest adventure, Olivia visits Venice - and is determined to take home a souvenir! The lovable little pig, now starring on Five's Milkshake!, takes us round the entrancing city of Venice in her own inimitable style - and eats most of the ice cream in the city on her way! Join the mischevious little pig on a gondola, admiring the architecture and feeding the pigeons and be drawn in by her bubbly enthusiasm for everything that happens - even airport security! Enjoy the sights of Venice with the wonderfully detailed illustrations in this book, which really bring the place alive. A wonderful book for lovers of Venice, young and old alike, and one to relish reading aloud over and over.
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