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Ian Falconer

Ian Falconer
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Ian Falconer

Ian Falconer is the author and illustrator of all the titles in the bestselling Olivia series: Olivia, Olivia Saves the Circus, Olivia...and the Missing Toy, Olivia Forms a Band, Olivia Helps with Christmas, Olivia Goes to Venice, and Olivia and the Fairy Princesses. His illustrations have also graced many covers of The New Yorker. In addition, he has designed sets and costumes for the New York City Ballet, the San Francisco Opera, and the Royal Opera House (Covent Garden), among others. Mr. Falconer lives in New York City.

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Olivia and the Fairy Princesses will be released on August 28, 2012 in Hardcover, eBook
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Mar 02, 2012
News:
The Olivia Audio Collection has won an award
Jul 29, 2011
Olivia Saves the Circus is now available in eBook
Nov 16, 2010
Olivia Saves the Circus will be released on November 16, 2010 in eBook
Nov 16, 2010
Olivia . . . and the Missing Toy will be released on November 16, 2010 in eBook
Nov 16, 2010
Olivia Goes to Venice will be released on November 16, 2010 in eBook
Nov 16, 2010
Olivia will be released on November 16, 2010 in eBook
Nov 16, 2010
Olivia Helps with Christmas is now available in eBook
Nov 16, 2010
Olivia Helps with Christmas will be released on November 16, 2010 in eBook
Nov 16, 2010
Olivia . . . and the Missing Toy is now available in eBook
Nov 16, 2010
Olivia is now available in eBook
Nov 16, 2010
Olivia Goes to Venice is now available in eBook
Nov 16, 2010
Olivia Forms a Band will be released on November 16, 2010 in eBook
Nov 16, 2010
Olivia Forms a Band is now available in eBook
Nov 16, 2010
Olivia Goes to Venice will be released on September 28, 2010 in Hardcover
Sep 28, 2010

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School Library Journal, May 9, 2012
...HarperCollins), Kate DiCamillo's "Mercy Watson" stories (Candlewick), any of Ezra Jack Keats's books, Tomie DePaola, and Ian Falconer's "Olivia" (S & S. Younger boys like transportation-related books by Donald Crews and Lois Lenski, and the girls choose...
Pegasus News, April 22, 2012
...Essays. His latest book, a collection of fables entitled Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Wicked Bestiary (with illustrations by Ian Falconer), immediately hit the New York Times bestseller list in fiction. Booklist raved about Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk, saying,...
WNYC, April 19, 2012
...Host Jessica Harris speaks with Ian Falconer, author of the children's book series, Olivia. Falconer is also an illustrator, costume and set designer, and has contributed to several New Yorker covers. Harris also speaks with...
Cloverdale Reporter News, April 4, 2012
...Seuss and Beatrix Potter. Robert Munsch, Jan Brett and Eric Carle continue to produce entertaining books to share. Ian Falconer’s Olivia stories, Marie-Louise Gay’s Stella stories and Karma Wilson’s Bear stories are wonderful stories to read out...
Toyworld Magazine, March 19, 2012
...content group. Olivia is an animated television series which was inspired by the original award-winning book series by Ian Falconer.  It was first published in 2000 and became an instant best-seller and was awarded the prestigious Caldecott Honor....
Licensing Today World, March 19, 2012
...Media expands its portfolio with acquisition of Olivia™ from Chorion Olivia originated as an award-winning book series by Ian Falconer that has inspired a critically acclaimed animated television series. Classic Media last week announced that it had...
Animation World Network, March 16, 2012
...acquired the rights to Olivia from media content group Chorion. Olivia originated as an award-winning book series by Ian Falconer that has inspired a critically acclaimed animated television series. Classic Media last week announced that it had acquired...
Barrington IL Patch, February 23, 2012
...kids. We’re also a fan of Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale. Olivia and the Missing Toy by Ian Falconer (Ages 3 – 7) The illustrations are hilarious and Olivia is a true heroine. Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss (Ages 3 – 5) Any Dr. Seuss book is...
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Patch, February 22, 2012
...kids. We’re also a fan of Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale. Olivia and the Missing Toy by Ian Falconer (Ages 3 – 7) The illustrations are hilarious and Olivia is a true heroine. Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss (Ages 3 – 5) Any Dr. Seuss book is...
Libertyville Patch, February 22, 2012
...kids. We’re also a fan of Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale. Olivia and the Missing Toy by Ian Falconer (Ages 3 – 7) The illustrations are hilarious and Olivia is a true heroine. Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss (Ages 3 – 5) Any Dr. Seuss book is...
Buffalo Grove Patch, February 22, 2012
...kids. We’re also a fan of Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale. Olivia and the Missing Toy by Ian Falconer (Ages 3 – 7) The illustrations are hilarious and Olivia is a true heroine. Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss (Ages 3 – 5) Any Dr. Seuss book is...
Huntley Patch, February 22, 2012
...kids. We’re also a fan of Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale. Olivia and the Missing Toy by Ian Falconer (Ages 3 – 7) The illustrations are hilarious and Olivia is a true heroine. Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss (Ages 3 – 5) Any Dr. Seuss book is...
Cary Patch, February 22, 2012
...kids. We’re also a fan of Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale. Olivia and the Missing Toy by Ian Falconer (Ages 3 – 7) The illustrations are hilarious and Olivia is a true heroine. Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss (Ages 3 – 5) Any Dr. Seuss book is...
Crystal Lake Patch, February 22, 2012
...kids. We’re also a fan of Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale. Olivia and the Missing Toy by Ian Falconer (Ages 3 – 7) The illustrations are hilarious and Olivia is a true heroine. Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss (Ages 3 – 5) Any Dr. Seuss book is...