Product Description

Dream Big, Starring Olivia, is great for graduation, encouragement, or for anyone starting a new chapter in life. Whether she's taming a lion or building a sandcastle as tall as a skyscraper, Olivia's boundless imagination and courageous spirit are an inspiration to all. Dream Big pairs more than 30 of Ian Falconer's illustrations with motivational musings from really big dreamers like Eleanor Roosevelt, Oscar Wilde, and Walt Disney.

The Olivia children's books are huge hits with preschoolers-and their parents. The first book, Olivia (2000) was the event of the season in children's publishing. Two more books followed, Olivia Saves the Circus (2001) and Olivia . . . and the Missing Toy (2003), both repeating that success.

Olivia book series facts and figures:

" Olivia: Caldecott Honor; Book Sense Children's Book of the Year; 107 weeks on the New York Times Children's best-seller list

" Olivia Saves the Circus: New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 2001; Book Sense Children's Book of the Year; New York Times best-seller for 55 weeks

" Olivia . . . and the Missing Toy: Book Sense Children's Book of the Year finalist; Parent's Choice Gold Award Winner; New York Times best-seller for 21 weeks.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #504348 in Books
• Published on: 2006-04-01
• Format: Bargain Price
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 64 pages

About the Author
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, and Olivia Forms a Band. 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.

Customer Reviews

Inspiring!!
My daughter recieved this book as a high school graduation gift. She loved it, I loved, we all loved it....so much that we have given copies of the book for graduation gifts. Not a story...simply an inspirational book with quotes from famous people that build character and challenge readers to follow their dreams.

Because you didn't know what you were buying, it's a low rating? Nice.
Don't let the prior reviewer screw with your head. The book is exactly what it says it is: famous quotes paired with pictures you've already seen of Olivia. Is it groundbreaking? No. Is it a cute trifle to give to somebody as an inspirational bit? Sure. That's all it's supposed to be for.

Great Teacher Gift
This was such a wonderfully inspiring little book that I bought for all of my son's teachers. I am a teacher myself, and bought one for my co-workers, as well. Some are using the book in classrooms for writing prompts and other activities!