Olivia Goes to Venice

Author/Illustrator: Ian Falconer

Book Summary: Olivia and her family take a vacation to Venice, Italy. After spending a few adventurous days taking in the historical sights, riding a gondola, feeding pigeons and eating lots of gelato, Olivia wants to get a souvenir. She considers a mask and perfume, but decides they are just not her. Just before it's time to leave, Olivia settles on a rock from the bell tower in the Piazzo San Marco, which leaves a lasting impression on Venice.

Book Review: Olivia fans will love her latest adventure in Olivia Goes to Venice which takes her across the ocean to Italy. The adorable, spunky pig takes delight in all her experiences. She is "very pleased" to be searched for weapons at the airport. She is both excited and relieved to find out there is no shortage of pizza and ice cream in Italy. Seeing the Grand Canal is so "life-changing" that she needs several gelatos to recover. Ian Falconer fills the pages with photos (some digitally enhanced) of Venetian landmarks and plenty of comic relief.

Interest Level: Pre-K - 1st grade
AR Level: 2.7 (worth .5 points)
Lexile Level: 520

Profanity:
None

Potentially Inappropriate References:
None

Potentially Inappropriate Behavior:
None

Parental Concern Rating: 0 out of 5