Olivia (fictional pig) facts for kids
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Olivia the pig, as seen on the cover of the first book.
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| First appearance | Olivia (2000) |
| Created by | Ian Falconer |
| Voiced by | Emily Gray & Jo Wyatt |
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| Species | Pig |
| Gender | Female |
Olivia is a very popular fictional pig character. She stars in a series of children's books. These books were written and illustrated by Ian Falconer. Olivia is known for her big imagination and energetic personality.
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Olivia's Adventures in Books
Olivia's stories began with the first book, Olivia, published in 2000. This book was so good it won a special award called the Caldecott Honor. It was also listed as one of the top books for children by teachers.
Original Book Series
Here are some of Olivia's adventures in the main book series:
- Olivia (2000) – This first book was a big hit and won awards.
- Olivia Saves the Circus (2001) – This book was named the best illustrated children's book in 2002.
- Olivia's Opposites (2002) – Olivia helps you learn about opposites.
- Olivia Counts (2002) – Learn to count with Olivia!
- Olivia...and the Missing Toy (2003) – Olivia looks for a lost toy.
- Teatro Olivia (2004) – Olivia explores the world of theater.
- Olivia Forms a Band (2006) – This book won an award for being a great children's book.
- Olivia Helps with Christmas (2007) – Ian Falconer, the author, won an award for his amazing illustrations in this book.
- Olivia Goes to Venice (2010) – Olivia travels to the beautiful city of Venice.
- Olivia and the Fairy Princesses (2012) – Olivia thinks about being a fairy princess.
- Olivia the Spy (2017) – Olivia goes on a secret spy mission.
Books Based on the TV Show
After the TV show became popular, more books were created. These books are often simpler and great for younger readers:
- Dinner with Olivia – A fun storybook.
- Olivia Trains her Cat – A book designed for kids learning to read.
- Olivia Leaps – A sturdy board book.
- This is Olivia – A book with cool pop-out pages.
- Olivia the Magnificent – A book with flaps to lift and explore.
- Olivia Acts Out – A hardcover book about Olivia's adventures.
- Meet Olivia! – A coloring book where you can add your own colors.
- Brava Olivia! – Another coloring and sticker book.
Awards and Recognition
Olivia and her creator, Ian Falconer, have won many awards. These awards show how much people love the books.
- Caldecott Honor for Olivia (2000) – A very important award for children's picture books.
- Parent's Choice Gold Award (2000) – Recognized as a top choice for parents.
- Nick Jr. Best Book (2001) – Chosen as a favorite by Nick Jr.
- ALA Notable Children's Books (2000 & 2001) – Listed among the best books for children by the American Library Association.
- Child's Best Book (2001) – Another award for being a top children's book.
- Los Angeles Times Best Books (2000 & 2001) – Featured in the Los Angeles Times list of best books.
- Publishers Weekly Best Books (2000 & 2001) – Honored by Publishers Weekly magazine.
- BookSense Illustrated Children's Book of the Year for Olivia Saves the Circus (2002) – A top award for illustrated books.
- Favorite Illustrator (2008) – Ian Falconer was voted favorite illustrator by over 50,000 children for Olivia Helps with Christmas.
Olivia in Other Media
Olivia's popularity goes beyond books. She has appeared in many other forms!
Stamps
In 2006, Olivia was featured on special first-class stamps. The United States Postal Service included her as one of eight "Favorite Children's Book Animals."
Television Shows
- In 2005, Olivia first appeared on TV as a doll. She was a co-host on a live-action comedy show called The Olivia Squared TV Show.
- In 2008, Nickelodeon decided to create a new animated TV series based on the books. This new show used 3D computer animation. It was made by Brown Bag Films, an animation studio known for its great work. The Olivia animated series first aired on Nickelodeon on January 26, 2009.
Interactive Apps
In 2011, an interactive iPad app called "Olivia Acts Out" was created. You could find it on the iTunes Store. This app brought Olivia's stories to life on tablets.
