Olivia

Olivia written and illustrated by Ian Falconer is a cute little story about a very busy little girl.  She sings, she dances, she builds sand castles and my favorite past time - she scares her little brother.  But above all else, she wears people out! 

I love the way the author capture the not just the business of a little girl, but her imagination as well.  Olivia doesn't just build a sand castle, she builds a skyscraper.  She isn't just a dancer, she is a prima ballerina.  She is strong, and beautiful, and opinionated.  She is Olivia.

Favorite line:  In the morning, after she gets up, and moves the cat, and brushes her teeth, and combs her ears, and moves the cat, Olivia gets dressed.