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As she impatiently waits for Santa's arrival, Olivia the pig tries to help with family preparations on the day before Christmas.
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Atheneum Books for Young Readers (2007), Edition: First Edition (1st printing),, 58 pages
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LibraryThing member achatela
Just like any kid, Christmas eve is a very anxious day for a little pig named Olivia. Olivia does everything she can to make the time pass from placing the lights on the tree to setting the table for Christmas eve dinner. Finally its time for bed and time for Santa to come. All children experiences
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the anxiety of waiting for Santa to come and this story fits perfectly with how every kid feels on Christmas eve. The author takes a yearly experiences and makes it fresh for young readers. Show Less
LibraryThing member Laene
I think I am officially sold on the Olivia series. The first time I tried reading this book, I had two squirming, squabbling toddlers on my lap (one on each leg). Needless to say, it was difficult to be open-minded about any equally mischievous heroine when every other thing you say starts with
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"Wait! No! That's a bad idea!" However, having now read several of the Olivia books, I have decided that they are wonderful, humorous, intricate books worthy of attention. The Christmas installment is particularly adorable, as it is related to so many children and parents, particularly with how it handles Santa. Show Less
LibraryThing member chron002
Shows Olivia doing many things to helps get ready for Christmas. Very loving sweet story to teach good skills to children in 1st or second grade. I love Olivia books.
LibraryThing member cacv78
This Christmas story is told through the eyes of Olivia the little pig as her and her family prepare for Christmas. They spend the day setting up their tree on Christmas Eve and as the hours pass, Olivia gets more impatient for Santa's arrival. After their dinner, they sing Christmas carols and
This edition of this story is translated into Spanish. It was a good story but was a little too long to hold my kids interest. The illustrations were done in simple black and white and only a green and red accents (perhaps because it is a Christmas story).
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leave cookies for Santa. The next morning Olivia and her family wake up to find gifts under the tree and snow outside their window.This edition of this story is translated into Spanish. It was a good story but was a little too long to hold my kids interest. The illustrations were done in simple black and white and only a green and red accents (perhaps because it is a Christmas story).
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LibraryThing member dangerlibearian
Another sweet, funny Olivia story. Olivia is always helpful in her own wonderful, childlike way. She helps feed the baby, set the table, and of course she is not sleepy when Santa comes. Unwrapping the presents under the tree-totally reminiscent of my childhood-rip and tear! rip and tear!
LibraryThing member yurimtz
Olivia se prepara para la Navidad this is a story that can be used with building bridges and putting language in the air by using the five senses. This story is in Spanish and in English which can support students who are English language learners (ELL). This story is about a Olivia who prepares
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for Christmas and is very excited for its arrival. Olivia helps mom with the shopping and everything that need to be done before the day. She even helps mom make Christmas dinner and set the table for everyone to enjoy. This story would be a great story when for the Christmas season. Show Less
LibraryThing member sderby
The story of a Christmas with Olivia's family.
LibraryThing member Jill.Barrington
Olivia enjoys the festivities of Christmas Eve and Christmas by spending time with and helping her family in various ways.
LibraryThing member kloupe1
Very cute book that I could read to my class for fun around Christmas time. I enjoyed this book because I see it being very relate-able to children on Christmas eve. With the helping to pass time, the sleepless night, the worries and the morning rush. And Olivia still doesn't lose her girl power,
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LibraryThing member claire.cavell
Olivia tries to help out with the preparations for Santa's arrival.
LibraryThing member vwhitt
Like always, Ian Falconer tells an imaginative tale full of cute little scenes and real to life circumstances. In this case, Olivia does everything she can to help her family prepare for Christmas. She feeds the baby (that makes him sick), she untangles the Christmas lights (after needing help
Details: This book was written to interest children in grades K-3 and is on a 2.3 reading level.
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getting herself untangled), she sets the table, and finally Christmas comes. The next day is spent playing with their new toys and wearing themselves out. I like this story because it is how every child who celebrates Christmas reacts on Christmas Day. It is typical behavior, and relatable for children. The beauty with Ian Falconer’s illustrations is the way he mixes his mediums. He uses both photographs and rough sketches to and images to his stories. They add a certain level of realism and whimsy that intrigue readers. Details: This book was written to interest children in grades K-3 and is on a 2.3 reading level.
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LibraryThing member rfewell
Another great "Olivia" book! The kids really enjoy the puking little brother. Olivia helps her mother with lots of tasks to prepare for Christmas.
LibraryThing member klmontgomery
This would be a good book to read to children around the Christmas holidays. It is another cute Olivia story from Ian Falconer. Olivia is up to her usual antics in this book which make the book relatable to children. The illustrations really stand out as well.
LibraryThing member dms02
This may be my favorite Oliva book. Up to her normal antics Olivia finds ways to help celebrate the season.
LibraryThing member BriannaMaeee
Christmas time is here! Olivia wanta to help her mohter prepare for christmas festivites. All the while she is anxious for Santa's arrival. Just like all the Olivia books, the pictures are all black and white with some hints of red. This is a very cute book to read to childen around Christmas time
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to get them excited for the holidays, and maybe help their families prepare for Christmas. Show Less
LibraryThing member Nicholepeterse
This was a great book to kick off the winter season and get the kids excited for Christmas. It is school appropriate because it talks about Santa and isn't about religion. I would recommend it for lower to middle elementary students.
Fantasy
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LibraryThing member AbigailAdams26
Hyperactive porcine heroine Olivia returns in this fifth picture-book devoted to her continuing adventures, this time "helping" her family prepare for Christmas, as she eagerly awaits the arrival of Santa Claus. Whether it's detangling the Christmas tree lights, or setting the table for dinner,
Author/illustrator Ian Falconer continues to demonstrate an almost flawless grasp of picture-book creation in Olivia Helps with Christmas, which pairs beautiful and humorous artwork with an engaging, entertaining tale. Anyone who recalls the eager anticipation they felt, in the days leading up to Christmas, will recognize a bit of themselves in Olivia, as she continually keeps a look-out for Santa Claus. I found myself giggling at many of the scenes here, whether it was of Olivia helplessly tangled up in the lights - I've struggled to deal with Christmas tree lights myself! - or of the family dog Perry eating the treats left out for Santa. Recommended to anyone who has read and enjoyed other stories about Olivia, as well as to anyone looking for fun Christmas tales that capture the childhood magic of the holiday.
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Olivia has her own way of doings things - a way that often leads to hilarity. In the end, despite some missteps, Christmas in Olivia's family is full of love and warmth...Author/illustrator Ian Falconer continues to demonstrate an almost flawless grasp of picture-book creation in Olivia Helps with Christmas, which pairs beautiful and humorous artwork with an engaging, entertaining tale. Anyone who recalls the eager anticipation they felt, in the days leading up to Christmas, will recognize a bit of themselves in Olivia, as she continually keeps a look-out for Santa Claus. I found myself giggling at many of the scenes here, whether it was of Olivia helplessly tangled up in the lights - I've struggled to deal with Christmas tree lights myself! - or of the family dog Perry eating the treats left out for Santa. Recommended to anyone who has read and enjoyed other stories about Olivia, as well as to anyone looking for fun Christmas tales that capture the childhood magic of the holiday.
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LibraryThing member aratiel
Um, seriously the cutest and funniest Christmas picture book ever.
LibraryThing member Mrs.Soule
This is a great holiday book for all ages - it's simple enough to keep our 1-year-old engaged, snarky enough to entertain our 11-year-old, and funny enough to make my husband and I laugh. We read it this year for the first time as part of our Books for Advent Calendar and we're keeping this one in
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LibraryThing member allawishus
Olivia is so cute, but this entry into the series feels a bit superfluous. It sort of bothers me that most cute children's book characters become franchises like this, with multiple sequels necessitated by the publisher.
LibraryThing member DKnight0918
Cute Olivia book.
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2007
Physical description
58 p.; 11 inches
ISBN
1416907866 / 9781416907862