Oh, Olive!

Name: Oh, Olive!
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9780063237490
Price: 34.99 NZD
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By Lian Cho

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Summary

Oh, Olive! by Lian Cho is a delightful children's book that follows the imaginative Olive, a young girl with a passion for drawing. Her vibrant creativity often leads her into whimsical mishaps, capturing the challenges and joys of artistic expression. As Olive navigates these adventures, young readers are encouraged to embrace their own creativity and the unexpected results it may bring.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's story if you appreciate tales that celebrate imagination and the courage to be unique. It's perfect for young readers who love adventures filled with whimsical illustrations and heartwarming lessons about being true to oneself.

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.

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“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

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

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

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lian Cho Young Adult

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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