I love everything about Olivia, from her little-girl tendencies to her little-pig habits! She is remarkable for so many things: suggesting a trip to Venice, of all places; getting the family to follow her lead; her knowledge of "gelato"; how does she know so much? Why is she so endearing? I think maybe it is due to the stunning illustrations, the background images of Venice, her comical self super-imposed on them, and her astonishing persona super-imposed on all of it! So glad Olivia is back, and is becoming a a world traveler!!! Ok, I'll admit it. I might have loved this book (and added a star) simply because I spent part of my incredible honeymoon in Venice. That said, I thought that Falconer perfectly captured Venice (especially the scene where Olivia and her family come through the dark archway onto Piazza San Marco), and also really paid careful attention to what children see and how they feel about traveling and new experiences. Sweet book--potentially a lot of fun as a read aloud.
What do You think about Olivia Goes To Venice (2010)?
I can't help but love Olivia. I loved the scenes of Venice combined with the cure illustrations
—Ariscore
Such a cute story, definitely worth the read (especially if you have been to Venice).
—SHAN
28 months - A fairly entertaining Olivia book, she sure eats a lot of ice cream!
—karthick
