Oh, Olive!
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Oh, Olive!
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They know Olive has the talent to follow in their footsteps. But Olive likes to smear, splatter, splash, and even lick. With a brush in each hand, Olive cascades through town with her friends in tow, painting what she wants to, what she feels—until she reaches her parents’ pristine art museum.
“Irrepressible. Joyful. Vibrant and full of oomph!” —Andrea Beaty, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Rosie Revere, Engineer
“A stunning, energetic story full of clever humour, heart, and a reminder that art has no boundaries.” —Ruth Chan, author-illustrator of Thank You, Neighbor
Debut author-illustrator Lian Cho delivers a hilariously cheeky picture book that celebrates the creativity of a young girl who breaks from the rigid traditions of her famous artist parents to make a colourful splash in her own unique style.
Presenting Olive Chen! The most magnificent and brilliant artist in the whole wide world! Her parents are also artists—serious artists—who paint prim, proper, perfect shapes. They know Olive has the talent to follow in their footsteps. But Olive likes to smear, splatter, splash, and even lick. With a brush in each hand, Olive cascades through town with her friends in tow, painting what she wants to, what she feels—until she reaches her parents’ pristine art museum...
A 2024 CBC Favourites Award winner
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Oh, Olive! is praised for its vibrant and exuberant depiction of art and self-expression. Reviewers highlight the book's energetic story, clever humour, and heartwarming message about the boundlessness of art and the importance of staying true to oneself. The colourful illustrations and Olive's spirited approach to art encourage young readers to explore their own creativity enthusiastically.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780063237490
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 09 November 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: HarperCollins
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Lian Cho
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 279.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 438g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Lian Cho is a graduate of the School for Visual Arts in New York City. She is a Society of Illustrators Student Finalist and received the Rhodes Family Award for achievement in illustration. This is her first picture book. Lian Cho grew up in Taiwan and now lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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