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Ian Falconer (1959–2023)

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Ian Falconer was born in Ridgefield, Connecticut on August 25, 1959. He studied art history at New York University and painting at Parsons School of Design and Otis Art Institute. He is a writer and artist who has illustrated many covers of The New Yorker magazine. He has also designed sets and vis mere costumes for the New York City Ballet, the San Francisco Opera, and the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Olivia, his first children's picture book, received many awards including the Caldecott Honor in 2001. He has published several more picture books about Olivia including Olivia Saves the Circus, Olivia Forms a Band, Olivia Helps with Christmas, and Olivia Goes to Venice. He also illustrated Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary by author David Sedaris. (Bowker Author Biography) vis mindre
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Værker af Ian Falconer

Olivia (2000) 4,979 eksemplarer
Olivia... and the Missing Toy (2003) 1,539 eksemplarer
Olivia Saves the Circus (2001) 1,487 eksemplarer
Olivia Forms a Band (2006) 1,070 eksemplarer
Olivia Helps with Christmas (2007) 790 eksemplarer
Olivia and the Fairy Princesses (2012) 729 eksemplarer
Olivia Goes to Venice (2010) 451 eksemplarer
Olivia's Opposites (2002) 389 eksemplarer
Olivia Counts (2002) 348 eksemplarer
Dream Big (Olivia) (2006) 173 eksemplarer
Olivia the Spy (2017) 141 eksemplarer
Two Dogs (2022) 48 eksemplarer
Olivia's ABC (2014) 41 eksemplarer
Teatro Olivia (2004) 24 eksemplarer

Associated Works

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk (2010) — Illustrator — 3,288 eksemplarer
Strange Stories for Strange Kids (2001) — Bidragyder — 211 eksemplarer

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Olivia is a spirited and independent character who exudes confidence and creativity. Despite her sometimes naughty behavior, Olivia's energy and imagination allow readers to see her as a relatable and charming character.
 
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cieraj25 | 249 andre anmeldelser | Oct 14, 2023 |
I love Olivia though I imagine her antics are not a hit with some families.

We all love Olivia and she is in my personal top ten.
 
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FamiliesUnitedLL | 249 andre anmeldelser | Aug 1, 2023 |
Olivia travels to Italy Venice with her family. They explore and tour the sites.

Located in Geography bin
 
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B-Chad | 25 andre anmeldelser | Jun 29, 2023 |
Genre
Picture books for children
Tone
Funny
Writing Style
Witty
Illustration
Detailed
Realistic
Subject
Brothers
Dachshunds
Dogs
Misadventures
Mischief
Mischief in dogs
Outdoor recreation
Play
Siblings
Solitude
Character
Anthropomorphic
Mischievous
 
Markeret
kmgerbig | 1 anden anmeldelse | May 10, 2023 |

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Værker
36
Also by
2
Medlemmer
12,358
Popularitet
#1,895
Vurdering
3.8
Anmeldelser
505
ISBN
243
Sprog
18
Udvalgt
11
Trædesten
53

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