Olivia Saves the Circus

Marc Notes: Originally published in hardcover in 2001.; On board pages.; 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.;003-007. Brief Description: Originally published in hardcover in 2001. Brief Description: 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. Publisher Marketing: When all of the performers at the circus are out sick with ear infections, it's up to Olivia to save the day! That's no problem for Olivia, of course, because she knows how to do everything. From lion taming to trampoline jumping, unicycling to tight-rope walking, Olivia is the ultimate performer--with the ultimate imagination. Now in a board book edition perfect for little hands, readers will delight to see how Ringmaster Olivia learns to fly! Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2011 pg. 7 (EAN 9781442412873, Board Books) Publishers Weekly 08/27/2001 pg. 83 (EAN 9780689829543, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Booklist 08/01/2001 pg. 2116 (EAN 9780689829543, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Vanity Fair 10/01/2001 pg. 154 (EAN 9780689829543, Hardcover) School Library Journal 10/01/2001 pg. 114 (EAN 9780689829543, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Bookpage 11/01/2001 pg. 44 (EAN 9780689829543, Hardcover) People Weekly 10/29/2001 pg. 54 (EAN 9780689829543, Hardcover) New York Times 11/18/2001 pg. 46 (EAN 9780689829543, Hardcover) New York Times 12/02/2001 pg. 73 (EAN 9780689829543, Hardcover) Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2001 pg. 735 (EAN 9780689829543, Hardcover) Christian Home & School 01/01/2002 pg. 26 (EAN 9780689829543, Hardcover) Booklist 03/01/2002 pg. 1146 (EAN 9780689829543, Hardcover) ALA Notable Children's Books 03/15/2002 pg. 1229 (EAN 9780689829543, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2001 pg. 42 (EAN 9780689829543, Hardcover) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2002 pg. 79 (EAN 9780689829543, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2002 pg. 42 (EAN 9780689829543, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Falconer, Ian Ian Falconer is the author and illustrator of the Olivia book series. The character of Olivia--a precocious little pig who loves fashion, ballet, opera, and getting her own way--is based on Falconer's real-life niece. Falconer's illustrations have graced numerous covers of "The New Yorker" magazine. In addition, he has designed sets and costumes for the New York City Ballet, the San Francisco Opera, and the Royal Opera House, among others. He lives in Los Angeles.