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allmadhere106's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book several years back but I revisited it with this year's daycare storytimes. Olivia is spunky and full of adventure, which the kids loved. She also has a lot going for her that the adults in the audience will like too. I'd definitely recommended this Olivia title for read alouds.
For: readers wanting a book featuring a strongly depicted child; readers looking for a bit of silly.
Possible red flags: prepare to discuss that it is not a good idea to paint on the wall without adult permission/supervision.
For: readers wanting a book featuring a strongly depicted child; readers looking for a bit of silly.
Possible red flags: prepare to discuss that it is not a good idea to paint on the wall without adult permission/supervision.
sve100's review against another edition
5.0
Olivia is one of the sweetest characters ever.
I love the illustrations and the first-graders enjoy the book too:)
I love the illustrations and the first-graders enjoy the book too:)
knitwgrace's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to like this more than I did. I loved the illustrations, but it seemed a little stream of consciousness to me. Cute, but not sure what all of the hype is about!
clairethecatlover's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
esppperanza's review
5.0
One of my favorite childhood books that I wanted to read to finish the booktube-a-thon challenges.
crisr8's review
5.0
I wish I'd been Olivia when I was little (except the pig part...and maybe the wearing a uniform to school part). What a role model. Honestly, way too many kids books have male protagonists. Go Olivia!
locolibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
The illustrations are my favorite part. I don't really like the story line (it's rather straight and boring) however it is still cute and made me laugh. As a reader, I thought it was great, as an educator, I'd say it was alright.
kouw's review against another edition
3.0
After seeing the animated series on television, I had expected something quite different. Still very enjoyable and a good bedtime read!
mjfmjfmjf's review against another edition
5.0
In a very simple way this book captures the energy and charm of a super active smart little kid, without the exhaustion of being there yourself. With surprisingly intricate simple pictures it lets you feel her day. Great writing and funny, fantastic art. And given that it ends with bedtime book reading (and then sleep), quite fitting as a bedtime book. I'd expect this book would be fun to study page by page, including looking at the two paintings called out by Olivia's trip to the museum.