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Ian Falconer

Ian Falconer
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Ian Falconer

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 New York.

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Olivia Helps with Christmas will be released on October 01, 2013 in Board Book
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Olivia's Opposites has won an award
Apr 24, 2013
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Olivia's Opposites has won an award
Apr 24, 2013
Nov 28, 2012
The Olivia Collection will be released on October 23, 2012 in Hardcover
Oct 23, 2012
The Olivia Collection is now available in Hardcover
Oct 23, 2012
Olivia and the Fairy Princesses will be released on August 28, 2012 in Hardcover, eBook
Aug 28, 2012
Olivia and the Fairy Princesses is now available in Hardcover, eBook
Aug 28, 2012
May 19, 2012
Mar 02, 2012
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The Olivia Audio Collection has won an award
Jul 29, 2011
Olivia Saves the Circus will be released on November 16, 2010 in eBook
Nov 16, 2010
Olivia Saves the Circus is now available in eBook
Nov 16, 2010
Olivia will be released on November 16, 2010 in eBook
Nov 16, 2010
Olivia is now available in eBook
Nov 16, 2010
Olivia . . . and the Missing Toy will be released on November 16, 2010 in eBook
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Reading Patch, May 16, 2013
...first book in this series: Llama Llama Red Pajama   Olivia and the Fairy Princesses     By Ian Falconer For ages 3-6 Olivia is one best-selling pig—and with good reason.  Strong-willed, high-spirited and, in this book, in...
QC Times, May 9, 2013
...the students are unanimous. “Olivia!” Olivia the pig is the main character in a series of stories by Ian Falconer. In this book, “Olivia … and the Missing Toy,” the pig searches everywhere for her favorite stuffed animal, with hilarious...
Broadway World, April 15, 2013
...picture book and licensed character list include Aliens Love Underpants by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort, Olivia by Ian Falconer, pre-school sensations Mike the Knight and The Octonauts, Sue Hendra's Barry the Fish with Fingers, and Anna Kemp and Sara...
Daily Pilot, April 11, 2013
...until he becomes a big caterpillar, and eventually a beautiful butterfly. "Olivia ... and the Missing Toy," by Ian Falconer: When her best toy mysteriously disappears, Olivia the feisty pig is determined to find out who is responsible. "Harold and the...
MSN Money, March 27, 2013
...list. It also counts some big-name authors amidst its ranks, such as Jodi Picoult, Mary Higgins Clark and Ian Falconer's popular "Olivia" children's books. Moreover, Simon & Schuster may well be positioned to take Barnes & Noble head-on in the...
TheStreet.com, March 27, 2013
...list. It also counts some big-name authors amidst its ranks, such as Jodi Picoult, Mary Higgins Clark and Ian Falconer's popular "Olivia" children's books. Moreover, Simon & Schuster may well be positioned to take Barnes & Noble head-on in the...
Bloomfield Patch, March 26, 2013
...Trip, by Sheila Blackstone  The Wheels on the Bus, by Jane Cabrera  Olivia and the Fairy Princesses, by Ian Falconer Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, by Eric Litwin  Lola Reads to Leo, by Anna Mcquinn  Three Little Kittens, by...
QC Times, May 9, 2013
...the students are unanimous. “Olivia!” Olivia the pig is the main character in a series of stories by Ian Falconer. In this book, “Olivia … and the Missing Toy,” the pig searches everywhere for her favorite stuffed animal, with hilarious...
Standard Examiner, May 5, 2013
...Little Brown, $16.99) 5. “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle (Putnam, $10.99) 6. “Olivia” by Ian Falconer (Atheneum, $17.99) 7. “Otis and the Puppy” by Loren Long (Philomel, $17.99) 8. “On the Night You Were Born” by Nancy...
Minneapolis Star Tribune, May 2, 2013
..."Team of Rivals," by Doris Kearns Goodwin "The Night Circus," by Erin Morgenstern "Olivia," by Ian Falconer "The Legacy of Conquest," by Patricia Nelson Limerick "Gardenias," by Faith Sullivan "Philosophical Investigations," by Ludwig Wittgenstein...
Get Hampshire, April 30, 2013
...reviews are for Supergeek! Dinosaurs, Brains and Supertrains by Glenn Murphy and Olivia and the Fairy Princesses by Ian Falconer. There are 15 Junior News & Mail prize winners who each get a voucher for swimming or bowling sessions or a family ticket...
Wicked Local Wayland, April 24, 2013
...works of art from esteemed alumni artists including Matisse (his granddaughter is an alumna), children’s book author Ian Falconer, photographer Jim Dow, Jonas Wood, John Talbot and John Thompson. The event will be held on Saturday, April 27 from 6 to...
Broadway World, April 15, 2013
...picture book and licensed character list include Aliens Love Underpants by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort, Olivia by Ian Falconer, pre-school sensations Mike the Knight and The Octonauts, Sue Hendra's Barry the Fish with Fingers, and Anna Kemp and Sara...
Daily Pilot, April 11, 2013
...until he becomes a big caterpillar, and eventually a beautiful butterfly. "Olivia ... and the Missing Toy," by Ian Falconer: When her best toy mysteriously disappears, Olivia the feisty pig is determined to find out who is responsible. "Harold and the...