Ian Falconer (1959–2023)

Author of Olivia

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About the Author

Ian Falconer was born in Ridgefield, Connecticut on August 25, 1959. He studied art history at New York University and painting at Parsons School of Design and Otis Art Institute. He is a writer and artist who has illustrated many covers of The New Yorker magazine. He has also designed sets and show more costumes for the New York City Ballet, the San Francisco Opera, and the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Olivia, his first children's picture book, received many awards including the Caldecott Honor in 2001. He has published several more picture books about Olivia including Olivia Saves the Circus, Olivia Forms a Band, Olivia Helps with Christmas, and Olivia Goes to Venice. He also illustrated Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary by author David Sedaris. (Bowker Author Biography) show less

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Works by Ian Falconer

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Olivia (2000) 5,155 copies

Olivia... and the Missing Toy (2003) 1,597 copies

Olivia Saves the Circus (2001) 1,537 copies

Olivia Forms a Band (2006) 1,104 copies

Olivia Helps with Christmas (2007) 822 copies

Olivia and the Fairy Princesses (2012) 748 copies

Olivia Goes to Venice (2010) 456 copies

Olivia's Opposites (2002) 399 copies

Olivia Counts (2002) 358 copies

Dream Big (Olivia) (2006) 178 copies

Olivia the Spy (2017) 151 copies

Olivia: The Essential Latin Edition (2007) 84 copies

Two Dogs (2022) 58 copies

Olivia's ABC (2014) 42 copies

Teatro Olivia (2004) 25 copies

The Olivia Audio Collection (2009) 16 copies

Olivia Boxed Set (Olivia / Olivia Saves The Circus / Limited Edition Poster) (2002) 12 copies

Olivia (Leap Frog Tag) (2007) 9 copies

Olivia Paper Doll Play Set (2013) 4 copies

Olivia Booklover's Kit (2003) 4 copies

Olivia The Gift Set Collection: Olivia, Olivia CD, Olivia ... and the Missing Toy (mini pob) (2008) 3 copies

Olivia Stamp 'n Journal (2003) 3 copies

The Olivia Diva Journal (2003) 3 copies

ST2 - Olivia Stationery Set (2003) 2 copies

The Olivia Classic Storybook Library (2000) 2 copies

Olivia ist doch keine Prinzessin 1 copy

By Ian Falconer Olivia Saves the Circus (New Ed) [Paperback] 1 copy

Olivia E O Brinquedo Desaparecido (2023) 1 copy

L'Olivia (2015) 1 copy

The Olivia Activity Journal (2003) 1 copy

Ollivia Counts 1 copy

Olívia Ajuda no Natal (Em Portuguese do Brasil) 1 copy

Olivia w/ Ornaments Christmas Cards (3281) (2004) 1 copy

Olivia Loves to Doodle: Extraordinary Full-Color Pictures to Create and Complete (2015) 1 copy

Olivia Carry-Along Coloring Kit (2007) 1 copy

Olivia: with audio recording 1 copy

Olivia Art & Soul Notecard Portfolio (2005) 1 copy

HN11 - Olivia Christmas Cards (2004) 1 copy

Presenting Olivia (2002) 1 copy

Olivia Stationery Suitcase (2003) 1 copy

Olivia and the Missing Toy: The Gift Set Collection (2008) 1 copy

Olivia spioniert 1 copy

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Associated Works

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk (2010) — Illustrator — 3,398 copies

Strange Stories for Strange Kids (2001) — Contributor — 221 copies

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Canonical name: Falconer, Ian
Legal name: Falconer, Ian Woodward
Birthdate: 1959-08-25
Date of death: 2023-03-07
Gender: male
Nationality: USA
Birthplace: Ridgefield, Connecticut, USA
Place of death: Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
Cause of death: kidney failure
Places of residence: New York, New York, USA
Rowayton, Connecticut, USA
Education: Cambridge School of Weston
New York University
Parsons School of Design
Otis Art Institute, Los Angeles, USA
Occupations: painter
set designer
costume designer
illustrator
children's book author
Organizations: New Yorker magazine
Awards and honors: Caldecott Honor Book (2001)

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Olivia by Ian Falconer

Independent Reading Level: PreK-3
Caldecott Honor Book
#1 New York Times Bestseller

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dwtolson | 252 other reviews | Apr 25, 2024 |

Olivia and the Missing Toy by Ian Falconer

Olivia's mom makes her a red soccer shirt (even though she won't match her teammates) because she doesn't like green. *rolls eyes* I know Olivia is supposed to be charming and endearing, but I just don't like her.

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