Falconer adds a new color for this fourth offering in readers'
long-standing love affair with the inimitable Olivia-and she still
rules. The occasion is a family outing to a fireworks display.
Disappointed that there will be no band, Olivia decides to make her
own. Deserted by her disobliging family, she spends the day
hilariously rounding up all the instruments necessary to turn
herself into a one-pig band. "To Olivia, she sounded just like a
real band." (Cue the double-page fold-out in "Tempo marziale.") At
departure time, Olivia decides to abandon the band and apply
makeup. Amazing makeup. This evokes a rare, blunt response from
Everymom: " . . . you're gorgeous! Now wipe that glop off your
face." After the most glorious of sunsets and magical fireworks
displays, the exhausted family is home to bed, where Olivia dreams
yet another BIG dream with herself seated self-assuredly in-well,
we won't spoil the surprise. So consummately consistent are
Falconer's characterizations and so perceptive are Olivia's
constant fans, that every deft facial nuance will be met with
squeals of approval for the most popular pig in America-and her
long-suffering mother. (Picture book. 4+) (Kirkus Reviews)
Everyone's favorite Caldecott Honor-winning porcine diva is back
and with fanfare There are going to be fireworks tonight, and
Olivia can hardly wait to hear the band. But when she finds out
that there isn't going to be a band, she can't understand why not.
How can there be fireworks without a band? And so Olivia sets to
putting a band together herself..."all" by herself. Using pots,
pans, her brother's toys, and even her father's suspenders, Olivia
forms a band spectacular enough to startle any audience. Lavishly
brought to life in Ian Falconer's signature style, and introducing
an eye-catching shade of blue, here is Olivia doing what Olivia
does best -- making noise.
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