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Olivia forms a Band is one of my favorite Olivia books. Going through middle and high school, the band played such an important role in my life. When I read that Olivia wanted to form her own band, I couldn't wait to share that book with my elementary students. When I read the book to them, they loved it. They wanted to me to read it again. I love when I have enjoyable books that not only can I read to my class with enjoyment, but they want to go beyond the reading. My class wanted to create their own instruments and then form their own band. After we created our instruments and formed several bands, we got to practicing. After we practiced and performed for each other, we then made our own class book about forming a band. I love when a story can spark an idea.
In this latest tale about Olivia, she and her family are getting ready for a big night out. It is time of the fireworks show in town. As the day goes on Olivia is told there will not be music to accompany the fireworks. She is shocked. However as Olivia always does, she turns disappointment into fantastic displays. So if they are not smart enough to have a band, then she will provide the music herself. And I mean a One Pig Band Stand! The author Ian Falconer has created this evergreen character who uses her imagination to the fullest and creates the most original activities possible. My daughter can both relate this character and is inspired by her. Fun fun fun!
Ian Falconer's "Olivia Forms a Band" is by far my four and a half year old's favorite Olivia book. He laughed his way through this book. Just when I thought he couldn't possibly laugh any harder, we got to the page where Olivia puts on her make-up. I thought he was going to fall over he was laughing so hard! Don't get me wrong, I thought it was pretty funny too. This book is really a lot of fun. Olivia decides she will make her own band and goes about the house collecting her instruments (pots, pans, her father's suspenders...) and she literally becomes a one-pig-band! Adorable! The artwork is fabulous, as one would expect from Ian Falconer, but the pages with the sunset and the fireworks are absolutely breathtaking! This Olivia book is one of those books that your child will ask for again and again and probably again. And it is also one of those books that you won't mind reading again and again and probably again! Enjoy!
Olivia Forms a Band is such a blast! Olivia in one word is wonderful! This book is such an adventure! It is filled with good humor that kids and adults can both enjoy. The drawings as usual are spectacular. I love the bigger than life personality that Olivia has. She is such fun - my daughter adores it! The story is so much fun and really shows Olivia's personality - much like the average little kid! It is a must have for everyone's library. It is also great to give as a gift to that little girl who is learning to read. Have Olivia be a part of your families!
