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Publisher Unknown (1969)
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When Olivia learns that there will be no band at the evening's fireworks display, she decides to form one of her own, with herself as the only musician and some rather unusual instruments.
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LibraryThing member suzecate
Olivia the porcine diva is dreaming big again. When her mother announces that the family is going to see fireworks that evening, Olivia insists that fireworks without a band is just not kosher. Recruiting her family is met with worried here-we-go-again looks, but Olivia is not deterred. My favorite
My daughter's favorite page was the one with the fireworks (['faɪəʃʊks] in her idiolect), which she still remembers from the 4th of July.
One thing that pleased me was to see Olivia being considerate of her siblings in piecing together her one-pig band (although she appears to snatch her father's suspenders without asking), giving them something they want in exchange for their toy musical instruments.
As with the other Olivia books, Falconer's palette is spare black-and-white, punctuated with splashes of red and blue. The expressions on his characters' faces are so masterful that they tell at least as much of the story as does the prose.
A couple quibbles I have are the ever-present baby bottle (with no adult nearby) and the non-sequitur final page with its depiction of what Olivia's dreaming (I suspect it was put there to give adults a chuckle as I can't imagine the vast majority of the book's target audience would recognize it - my daughter wanted to know who those people were), but overall I found it as charming as my girl did.
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line from Olivia comes after Olivia's mother tells her a band has to sound like more than one person: "This morning you told me I sounded like five people!" (Echoing similar refrains in our house.)My daughter's favorite page was the one with the fireworks (['faɪəʃʊks] in her idiolect), which she still remembers from the 4th of July.
One thing that pleased me was to see Olivia being considerate of her siblings in piecing together her one-pig band (although she appears to snatch her father's suspenders without asking), giving them something they want in exchange for their toy musical instruments.
As with the other Olivia books, Falconer's palette is spare black-and-white, punctuated with splashes of red and blue. The expressions on his characters' faces are so masterful that they tell at least as much of the story as does the prose.
A couple quibbles I have are the ever-present baby bottle (with no adult nearby) and the non-sequitur final page with its depiction of what Olivia's dreaming (I suspect it was put there to give adults a chuckle as I can't imagine the vast majority of the book's target audience would recognize it - my daughter wanted to know who those people were), but overall I found it as charming as my girl did.
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LibraryThing member kloupe1
My favorite Olivia book so far. Olivia says the best things in this book and has the cutest snarliest responses. I would not use this book as a lesson, but I would definitely read this book for fun to my children, just to bring the mood up, especially, when Olivia's mother "meets" her "band."
LibraryThing member Leshauck
Grades 2-4. Kids will love this book cause their imaginations and things they create come alive in this book. Creativity is the object of this book.
LibraryThing member kirkonly
Olivia forms a band is a classic Falconer book. Olivia is upset when she finds out that there will be no band to play when the fireworks go off. So she sets off on a mission to forma band. The only problem is it is just her. You go on an Olivia journey of forming a band and what happens when you do
As a student this book is very fun and light. I like how Olivia is so innocent and has no idea what it takes to make a band, but tries anyways. The illustrations add so much to the book.
As a teacher this book is great to use with little or struggling readers. It has the comedy to keep you interested and the language and grammar to help them learn to read. Get book.
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not sound like one.As a student this book is very fun and light. I like how Olivia is so innocent and has no idea what it takes to make a band, but tries anyways. The illustrations add so much to the book.
As a teacher this book is great to use with little or struggling readers. It has the comedy to keep you interested and the language and grammar to help them learn to read. Get book.
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LibraryThing member crashingwaves38
I enjoyed this Olivia book, and so does my daughter. It's interesting with good pictures, and my daughter enjoys the idea of sounding like more than one person. The author definitely knows family dynamics (for instance, all of the kids going to the bathroom as soon as they get there), and he's good
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LibraryThing member storygrowers
Olivia the pig is back at it again--preparing her band for the Fourth of July fireworks show on the beach. Ian Falconer is a genius at creating the doings and desires of a stubborn and strong-willed little girl in Olivia. Fantastic illustrations and photo-collage portray the energy and independence
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LibraryThing member kwillis
Olivia likes to do things her way--sassy, loud and the center of attention--just what a band needs! Olivia's creative use of household items to create her band is a humorous look at kids creative messes and inventions.
LibraryThing member jodyjlittle
Spunky little Oliva the pig insists that you can't watch fireworks without a band. When her family does not want to be part of the band, Olivia becomes a band of one, collecting instruments from all over the house. However, on the day of the fireworks, Olivia changes her mind and decides not to
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play. Her band instruments stay in her room, where, of course, she forgets to put them away. Show Less
LibraryThing member kpalmer07
Olivia the pig is the main character of this book. The book begins by Olivia wanting to create her own band because she believes that a firework show needs music. She puts together her own instrument that she can play on her own. She eventually gets bored with it and decides to put on make-up when
Media: Charcoal and gouache on pape
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she leaves for fireworks. Her mom gets mad. They then go and watch the fireworks and they come back home and when they do she doesn't put her toys away like she was supposed to and instead heads straight to bed.Media: Charcoal and gouache on pape
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LibraryThing member kris1990
Olivia Forms a Band is a hilarious book about a darling pink pig named Olivia. She may be tiny but she has a voice and mind big enough to think up adventures for days in and out. In this fun book her family is planning to go on a picnic at the lake. Olivia is expecting a huge band to enter during
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the fireworks only to hear the news that there will not be one. She then takes it into her own hands to form a band within her own family. She spends the day creatively finding objects around the house to form a band. She eventually gets bored with the idea of a band. However she enjoys a wonderful picnic at the lake with some outstanding fireworks. I love this book with its white background pages and eye popping red accents. Olivia is a true character! Show Less
LibraryThing member sharty
Olivia is frustrated when no one else will join her band for the family's picnic to see fireworks. Inventive as always, she creates her own one-person band. When it's time for the picnic, she decided she doesn't want to take the band, and the family enjoys the display of fireworks. Naturally,
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Olivia forgets to clean up, and her mom makes a lot of noise running into all of the instruments as Olivia sleeps. Show Less
LibraryThing member roseannes
Another Olivia book. This time Olivia is determined to form a one-man band for the 4th of July. Olivia is less all over the map in this book and it's less new and fun which might be why I like it a lot less than the first one. But it's still cute and kids who liked the first one will still probably
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like it. I see it possibly in the classroom as just another picture book to have around. Maybe it could connect to a unit about music. Show Less
LibraryThing member sderby
Olivia decides to form her own band to accompany the fireworks show her family is attending that night.
LibraryThing member Jill.Barrington
Olivia's family is planning to view fireworks one evening. She is convinced that there should be a band for the fireworks, so she creates a band all by herself.
LibraryThing member adge73
This isn't as good as Olivia's other outings, but Falconer can't help but have moments of brilliance in all his books. Here it's when Olivia suggests forming a band on one page and her family uniformly disengages eye contact on the next. Delightful, as always.
LibraryThing member Eclouse
Olivia and her family are going to watch fireworks on the 4th of July. She decides she needs to form a band to play during the fireworks. After a whole day of practicing she doesn't bring her band to watch the fireworks.
I love this book for students because this series is so funny and makes you
I love this book for students because this series is so funny and makes you
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feel good while you read it. This would be good for a unit containing American Independence or anything to do with 4th of July, or can be put with a fun music lesson or project. Show Less
LibraryThing member claire.cavell
Olivia is an outspoken rambunctious pig. When her mother tells her that they are going to watch some fireworks Olivia decides that their needs to be a band at the show. So all by herself she became a one pig band. But that idea was forgotten by the time they were leaving and her band was left on
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LibraryThing member vwhitt
Olivia is ambitious. No doubt about that. She decides to create a band for the fireworks show. So, she works hard to gather everything she needs for this band. She finds a whistle, pot lids, and a drum. Her band sure is loud. But this goes to show kids that whatever they dream can be a reality.
Details: This book was written to interest children in grades K-3 and is on a 2.3 reading level.
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That’s why I enjoy Olivia, no dream is too big. We are shown that on the last page when Olivia is sitting with the Supreme Court Justices. Details: This book was written to interest children in grades K-3 and is on a 2.3 reading level.
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LibraryThing member bereneezypie
Olivia wants to be a one-girl band for the fireworks show she is attending with her family. She gathers up all sorts of instruments, steals her dad's suspenders (while he's wearing them!) and practices (sort of). When it comes time to go to the fireworks show, she changes her mind. That night,
Although only my second book in the series, I really think these books are adorable. Great to read for all ages and the illustrations are really well done!
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Olivia dreams of becoming a member of the Supreme Court. Although only my second book in the series, I really think these books are adorable. Great to read for all ages and the illustrations are really well done!
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LibraryThing member klmontgomery
This is another cute Olivia story about her forming a band. It would be good to read to children when they are learning about instruments. I like how Ian Falconer incorporated real pictures into his illustrations.
LibraryThing member ARQuay
Caldecott Honor winner Ian Falconer returns to his beloved muse Olivia in Olivia Forms a Band. In this book the reader finds Olivia’s family--which has expanded to add another baby brother, William--preparing to have a picnic and view some fireworks. Olivia is naturally excited, but when she
While Olivia is just as lovable as she was in Falconer’s previous titles, this book is not quite as successful as its predecessors. Falconer’s dedication to honestly portraying a child of Olivia’s age and all the forgetfulness and distractions to which they are prone is admirable, but in this book it makes for uneven storytelling. A diversion involving Olivia and her mother’s makeup disrupts the flow of the story and proves to be unnecessary to the tale as a whole. Fans of Olivia will be happy to add this to their collection regardless, and those fan’s parents will appreciate Falconer’s insight into the ins and outs of raising young children.
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discovers that there will not be a band to accompany the display, she decides to correct the problem. Initially she suggests that the family become a band, but when they balk at the idea, she decides to take on the task of providing musical entertainment alone. Her innovation is delightful and would doubtlessly make Dick Van Dyke’s character from Mary Poppins proud.While Olivia is just as lovable as she was in Falconer’s previous titles, this book is not quite as successful as its predecessors. Falconer’s dedication to honestly portraying a child of Olivia’s age and all the forgetfulness and distractions to which they are prone is admirable, but in this book it makes for uneven storytelling. A diversion involving Olivia and her mother’s makeup disrupts the flow of the story and proves to be unnecessary to the tale as a whole. Fans of Olivia will be happy to add this to their collection regardless, and those fan’s parents will appreciate Falconer’s insight into the ins and outs of raising young children.
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LibraryThing member trayceetee
This is my favorite Olivia book so far--the part where Olivia puts on lipstick and then preens in the mirror cracks me and my 5-year-old up every single time. I absolutely LOVE it!!!
LibraryThing member kzilinskas
Little Olivia is determined to create a band herself. It's a one-man orchestra. Olivia gathers pots, pans, and other various household items to use as instruments for her band. This book could be a good read for a class to teach students that you don't need expensive instruments and a lot of people
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to have a fun time and to make music. Show Less
LibraryThing member marmig2
I had mixed feelings about this book after reading it. I liked the book because the illustrations were fascinating and engaging. I also liked how this book might be used to introduce different concepts in a music class. But I didn’t like how this was one of the only relevant uses for the book.
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The book didn’t seem to have a big idea or message except for maybe to follow through with your goals (although Olivia prepared her band, she didn’t end up playing). I was a little confused as to what the main message might be. I don’t think that this book pushes the reader to think about tough issues. I didn’t like the plot of this book because it wasn’t organized or paced well. The entire story line seemed to be disjointed without a true resolution. Show Less
LibraryThing member BriannaMaeee
I absolutely love the Olivia book series! The pictures are always witty and fit well with the story plot. The story line is great and always leaves me laughing. I love reading this book to my three year olds at the daycare I work at. They always request the Olivia books.
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CCBC Choices (2007)
Original publication date
2006
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Olivia Forms a Band by Ian Falconer (Hardcover)