Olivia Helps with Christmas (Olivia Series) | 
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| Creator: Ian Falconer
Publisher: Atheneum
Category: Book
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Rating:  37 reviews
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 58
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.5
ISBN: 1416907866
EAN: 9781416907862
Publication Date: October 1, 2007
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Amazon.com Review
Everyone's favorite Caldecott honor-winning porcine and #1 Kris Cringle enthusiast is helping to make the season brighter than ever. Christmas is coming, and Olivia is incredibly busy. She has to wait for Santa, make sure dad sets up the tree, wait for Santa, watch mom make the Christmas dinner, wait for Santa, oversee the care with which the stockings are hung and, of course, OPEN HER PRESENTS! Do you see how hard it is to be so helpful during the holidays! A lovingly-told and lavishly-illustrated Olivia Helps With Christmas is the perfect stuffing for any stocking, and the newest star atop the Olivia series.
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Olivia's Family Traditions
 It did not matter how much discussion there was to be had with his editors during the process of creating Olivia Helps with Christmas, there was one thing that Ian Falconer was absolutely certain about... Santa Claus would appear NOWHERE in the book. Olivia and her brothers and sisters would do everything they could to get ready for Santa, and they sure would be anticipating Santa's arrival, but readers would not see the fabled Kriss Kringle. With all the ideas that were put on the table for this book, that was one Falconer would not stray from. And with good reason. This was to be a different type of Christmas book. A book about how a family celebrates Christmas, and how a lot of family holiday traditions really revolve around preparations. In fact, the reason the book has such a personal feel to it is because many of the traditions that Olivia and her family celebrate were taken straight from Ian's childhood memories: Being asked to set the Christmas table was a big honor for Ian (as it is for Olivia in the book). The caroling by the piano, the "Santa watch," the order in which things were done (tree up Christmas Eve, dinner, caroling, hanging stockings), even the phrase "warming your trotters by the fire"--all of it has roots in the Falconer home. And since Ian never did catch a glimpse of Santa at Christmas, neither could Olivia. It's for the best, really. Olivia likes to be the true star of her books--Santa would have met his match. For your viewing pleasure: A bonus illustration of Olivia not available in Olivia Helps with Christmas!
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Olivia is loved by all January 5, 2009
Michele Bege
The Olivia series is always a hit in the library. The students love to check out these books. I so enjoy sharing the books with the students as we read the story and look at the wonderfully eclectic illustrations. Ian Falconer, the author and illustrator has captured the best part of Christmas and every holiday, waiting for its arrival. After all, Christmas is a spirit, not the 10 minutes of ripping paper in a frenzy. This book focuses on Olivia celebrating the traditions her family has created and the pleasure she gets from being asked to participate in certain special activities.
 super cute December 22, 2008
Kristen N. Lawson (Los Angeles, CA)
I love this cute little pig... this book has started a collection for my baby sister who is almost 4 yrs old. I plan to get her the entire Olivia book collection over the next few birthdays and christmas holidays. I'm sure she will giggle as she learns to read the funny antics of such a super cute character.
Falconer's story and drawings are as charming as ever August 19, 2008
Kidsreads.com (New York, NY)
'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house Olivia was stirring up cheer and a bit of mischief waiting for Santa's arrival. Ian Falconer's lovable and spirited porcine heroine is back in her fifth feature, OLIVIA HELPS WITH CHRISTMAS, about the anticipation of Christmas Eve and the magic of Christmas Day.
From setting the dinner table to trimming the tree, from last-minute shopping to singing carols, Olivia and her family have a full day preparing for the holiday. When finally tucked into bed, Olivia cannot sleep; she is sure she hears Santa on the roof (but, alas, it is only a raccoon). Still, in the morning, Olivia and her little brothers find a pile of wonderful (skis!) and not-so-wonderful (sweaters and pajamas) gifts under the tree. They look forward to a day of playing together in the snow and a night of Nutcracker dreams. While Olivia is focused on the presents, she is also having fun just being with her family and adding her own touches to their holiday traditions.
Falconer's story and drawings are as charming as ever, and there is just as much for adults to enjoy here as there is for kids. This lovely book captures the energy, willfulness and imagination of children, as well as the weary patience of parents. OLIVIA HELPS WITH CHRISTMAS is a perfect holiday read, but it's sweet and funny enough to be savored at any time of the year.
--- Reviewed by Sarah Rachel Egelman
review June 18, 2008
Mrs. G's Student (Sanborn NY)
Do you like Christmas? Then this is the book for you. I chose Olivia helps with Christmas because it is really funny and each of the characters has their own personalities. The book is about a pig named Olivia who helps with Christmas. She helps set the table, helps feed her baby brother and they have trouble. Olivia loves making messes, getting into trouble, and she loves lying. She thinks that she can't sleep at night when she really can. She is a very funny pig. The setting is in her house and in her room. The problem is that Santa is not coming. The big idea of the book is to be patient and be able to wait until Santa comes because that is what happened to Olivia. If you want to know if Santa comes that you will have to read the book.
Review of Olivia Helps With Christmas March 26, 2008
I Like Books (Near Seattle, WA USA)
How can you say anything but "wonderful" when you review an Olivia series book??...Olivia is one of the most endearing characters in childrens' literature!
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