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I thought it would be fun to blog about book illustrations because they are something that I have always enjoyed and will continue to enjoy. Book illustrations come in such a wide variety, and I love all types whether they are simple or quite detailed. One thing that I really appreciate about children's book illustrations is that they have a playful quality to them and I like the innocence of the art work. One of my all time favorite book illustrations is in "Where the Wild Things Are", the author Maurice Sendak did the pictures. I really appreciate the how he created each "Wild Thing", I enjoy the detail and color scheme throughout the book. He truly makes the each monster come alive, I appreciate the texture that he gives them and his attention to shading that really makes each page pop. Another children's story the I love, not only for the story but the illustrations is in "Olivia", which are done by Ian Falconer. The illustrations in this book are quite different from that of "Where the Wild Things Are" but I like them equally. The illustrations in "Olivia" have a simple color palette that consists of white, red, gray and black. I appreciate the simplicity of Olivia who is the main character in the story and is also a pig. She consists of a simple line drawing with shading to give her more dimension. None the less she is portrayed as a cute pig just as she is said to be in the book and Falconer did a great job at connecting the two. I think I will always appreciate the art in children's books and I think a part of that is because it will always remind me of my childhood.

The Caldecott Honor Book and #1 New York Times bestseller is now available in a sturdy format perfect for pig-loving toddlers everywhere!It's everyone's favorite pig...it's OLIVIA!Join Olivia as she...-dresses up-sings songs-builds sand castles-naps (maybe)-dances-paints on walls-and—whew!—...finally goes to sleep at last.ISBN: 9780689874727

My oldest daughter wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up. She has always loved animals and bugs. She is my child that would dig in the dirt for hours looking for worms she

Olivia Does Everything Well Fabric by Ian Falconer for Andover Fabrics - Olivia Fabric / Olivia the Pig Fabric - Andover Pattern #2996 - OOP. 100% unwashed, quilt shop quality cotton. Smoke-free, pet-free home.

Olivia the pig. Black, white and red illustrations. The first book of several about Olivia. As the first page states..."This is Olivia. She is good at lots of things." And she is. Good at wearing people out, scaring her brother, combing her ears, getting dressed, building sand castles, painting...everything but napping. She's a precocious, feisty, imaginative, wonderful little pig. The simple text is complimented by expressive black and white illustrations, with just a touch of bright red to highlight the right parts. This is a book young children will want to read again and again, as they see a bit of themselves in Olivia.

This literacy unit is a fun and exciting way to share the book Olivia with your students. It contains skills such as character analysis, setting, compare/contrast, problem/solution, beginning-middle-end, cause and effect, brainstorming webs, and a craftivity. Student and teachers will enjoy!

Olivia has one toy that she loves more than anything. She feeds him, dresses him and takes him ev...

Dressing up, singing songs, building sand castles. and dancing are just the beginning of the  fun with Olivia! This huggable Olivia soft doll features artfully embroidered eyes, a squiggly smile, and a perky porcine snout to bring her whimsical and charming personality to life. This playtime companion is complete in her removable iconic red sailor dress and sewn-on printed striped tights!  Olivia Pig Soft Doll measures 11"H

I am not a fan of pre-printed panels for quilts; but when Natalie started watching Olivia the Pig cartoons, I remembered this panel and co...