Ian Falconer

When her best toy mysteriously disappears, Olivia the feisty pig is determined to find out who is responsible.

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.

As she impatiently waits for Santa's arrival, Olivia the pig tries to help with family preparations on the day before Christmas.

"Olivia is having an identity crisis! There are too many ruffly, sparkly princesses around these days, and Olivia has had quite enough. She needs to stand out! She has to be special! What will she be? Join Olivia on a hilarious quest for individuality in this latest book of the OLIVIA series, and rest assured, you won't find THIS pig in pink!"--

Featuring David Sedaris's unique blend of hilarity and heart, this new collection of keen-eyed animal-themed tales is an utter delight. Though the characters may not be human, the situations in these stories bear an uncanny resemblance to the insanity of everyday life.
In "The Toad, the Turtle, and the Duck," three strangers commiserate about animal bureaucracy while waiting in a complaint line. In "Hello Kitty," a cynical feline struggles

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When Olivia loses her favorite doll, she dreams of becoming a Santa who returns lost toys; Olivia celebrates Christmas at Francine's summer beach party; Olivia puts on her own production of "Cinderella on ice" in her own backyard; Olivia pretends to be a reporter on a snow day and gets an up close look at the Abominable Snowman; Olivia tries to find a special gift for her teacher who is engaged to be married; Ian becomes worried when Olivia becomes...