Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Olivia Saves the Circus-Picture book #9


Olivia Save the Circus
Author & Illustrator : Ian Falconer
Publisher: Anne Schwartz/ New York 2001

Genre: Picture Book
Theme: Childhood, imagination, bedtime, personification
Primary Characters: Olivia
Secondary Character: Her mom, her teacher
Summary:
Olivia is a classic little character always going on a new adventure.  Here she is excited to tell her class about her vacation.  Her mind might have made a little up but it sure is entertaining.  She talks about flipping and taming lion and walking tight ropes.  Can you think of a better way to save the circus?  This is a good picture book to just share with the children.  After finishing the book you can open the floor for discussion and talk about students’ vacations.    

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