This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed. _ This story has been updated to correct Falconer’s year of birth to 1959, not 1969. He transferred to the Otis Art Institute in Los Angeles and began working with artist David Hockney, helping him in his stage opera designs.įalconer is survived by his mother Sandy and sisters Tonia and Tory, as well as nieces and nephews Olivia, Ian, August, Perry and Will. 25, 1959, in Ridgefield, Connecticut, studied art history at New York University for two years and then enrolled as a painter at the Parsons School of Design.

He also created 30 magazine covers for The New Yorker.įalconer was born Aug. In 2022, he published a new book for children called “Two Dogs.” He told National Public Radio last year the characters, a pair of dachshunds named Perry and Augie, were inspired by his nephews.įalconer was also a designer of sets and costumes for ballet and opera companies around the world including numerous productions by the New York City Ballet. He wrote and illustrated seven sequels, the last of which was “Olivia the Spy” in 2017. Business & Finance Click to expand menu.He has also designed sets and costumes for the New York City Ballet, the San Francisco Opera, the Royal Opera House, and many others. Falconer's illustrations have graced numerous covers of The New Yorker. Mikhail Baryshnikov Many dream of dancing on the stage, but Olivia has the legs for it.Ībout the Author Ian Falconer is the author and illustrator of the Olivia book series, including Olivia, Olivia Helps with Christmas, Olivia and the Fairy Princesses, Olivia and the Missing Toy, Olivia Saves the Circus, to name a few. previous 1 2 next sort by previous 1 2 next Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. Hilary Knight Eloise has met her match! We love Olivia! Books by Ian Falconer (Author of Olivia) Books by Ian Falconer Ian Falconer Average rating 3.84 155,985 ratings 9,299 reviews shelved 237,567 times Showing 30 distinct works. Gloria Steinem At last, a pig with self-esteem! finally goes to sleep at last.ĭame Joan Sutherland Every granny will recognize and love Olivia and her theatrical desires!ĭavid Hockney Olivia's grasp of abstract composition is extraordinary for a six-year-old. Books by Ian Falconer (Author of Olivia) Books by Ian Falconer Ian Falconer Average rating 3. Full-color illustrations.īook Synopsis This Caldecott Honor Book and #1 New York Times bestseller is perfect for pig-loving kids everywhere! It's everyone's favorite pig.it's OLIVIA! Join Olivia as she. Of course, it's another story for Olivia's exhausted mother. About the Book Whether at home getting ready for the day, enjoying the beach, or at bedtime, Olivia is a feisty pig who has too much energy for her own good.

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