Ian Falconer

Olivia Forms a Band [with CD (Audio)] Ian Falconer

Marc Notes: Olivia decides there has to be a marching band at the fireworks display, even if she has to do it herself.; 8; Ages 3-7. Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2010 pg. 23 (EAN 9781416980377, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 04/03/2006 pg. 73 (EAN 9781416924548, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Kirkus Review - Children 05/01/2006 pg. 457 (EAN 9781416924548, Hardcover) - *Starred Review School Library Journal 06/01/2006 pg. 110 (EAN 9781416924548, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Booklist 06/01/2006 pg. 82 (EAN 9781416924548, Hardcover) People Weekly 07/10/2006 pg. 53 (EAN 9781416924548, Hardcover) Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2006 pg. 12 (EAN 9781416924548, Hardcover) New Yorker (The) 12/04/2006 pg. 90 (EAN 9781416924548, Hardcover) Christian Home & School 02/01/2007 pg. 26 (EAN 9781416924548, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2006 pg. 300 (EAN 9781416924548, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2010 (EAN 9781416996200, 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.