Book Series · 57 Books

Olivia Books

In order from Olivia Saves the Circus to Best Sister Ever.

The Olivia series is a set of 57 picture books by Ian Falconer, published between 1994 and 2017. Written for ages 0–12, most books run about 25 pages.

Olivia Saves the Circus
Olivia
Olivia's Opposites
Olivia Counts
Olivia . . . and the Missing Toy
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Olivia Saves the Circus
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$1899
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1994

Olivia Saves the Circus

By Ian Falconer

A young girl steps into the circus spotlight when performers fall ill.

44 pages· 311 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Summary: When the circus performers fall sick, young Olivia's imagination takes center stage. Suddenly, she's juggling, taming lions, and soaring on the trapeze. Can she handle the spotlight and save the show?
The complete set

Olivia Series

57 books · Published 1994–2017

YearTitleAuthorIllustratorPages
1994Olivia Saves the CircusIan FalconerIan Falconer44
2000OliviaIan Falconer40
2002Olivia's OppositesIan FalconerIan Falconer12
2002Olivia CountsIan FalconerIan Falconer12
2003Olivia . . . and the Missing ToyIan FalconerIan Falconer42
2006Olivia Forms a BandIan Falconer160
2007Olivia Helps with ChristmasFalconer58
2009Dinner with OliviaGuy Wolek24
2009Olivia the MagnificentArt Mawhinney16
2009Olivia Goes to VeniceIan FalconerIan Falconer48
2009Olivia Acts Out26
2010Olivia and the Haunted HotelUnknown22
2010Olivia and the BabiesJared Osterhold24
2010OLIVIA Learns to SurfPatrick Spaziante12
2010Olivia Meets OliviaElliew O'Ryan20
2010OLIVIA Blasts Off!Guy Wolek12
2010OLIVIA Opens a Lemonade StandJared Osterhold24
2010OLIVIA ClausJared Osterhold24
2010OLIVIA and the School CarnivalGuy Wolek24
2010Olivia Cooks Up a SurpriseJared Osterhold24
2011OLIVIA and the Fashion ShowPatrick Spaziante16
2011OLIVIA Plans a Tea PartyPatrick Spaziante28
2011OLIVIA the PrincessShane L. Johnson24
2011Princess for a DayShane L. Johnson12
2011Olivia Talks TurkeyJared Osterhold16
2011Olivia Says Good NightFarrah McDoogle, Gabe PulliamPatrick Spaziante24
2011Olivia and the Christmas PresentShane L. Johnson24
2011Olivia Builds a SnowladyGuy Wolek24
2012OLIVIA and the Puppy WeddingPatrick Spaziante24
2012OLIVIA and the Best Teacher EverShane L. Johnson24
2012OLIVIA and the Butterfly AdventurePatrick Spaziante36
2012Olivia Makes a Charm BraceletJared Osterhold16
2012OLIVIA and the Dog WashShane L. Johnson16
2012Olivia and the Fairy PrincessesIan FalconerIan Falconer40
2012Olivia Counts Down to ChristmasMaggie TestaShane L. Johnson16
2012Olivia Dances for JoyPatrick Spaziante24
2012OLIVIA Sells CookiesPatrick Spaziante24
2013OLIVIA and the Ice ShowShane L. Johnson16
2013OLIVIA and the Easter Egg HuntShane L. Johnson24
2013Olivia and Her Favorite ThingsMaggie TestaPatrick Spaziante12
2013Olivia and Grandma's VisitShane L. Johnson24
2013OLIVIA Takes BalletPatrick Spaziante28
2013Olivia the BallerinaFarrah McDooglePatrick Spaziante24
2014Olivia and Her Alien BrotherPatrick Spaziante24
2014Star of the ShowShane L. Johnson24
2014A Special Day with DadNatalie ShawShane L. Johnson24
2014A Guide to Being a Big SisterNatalie ShawPatrick Spaziante16
2014Olivia and the Fancy PartyCordelia EvansShane L. Johnson24
2014Olivia's ABCIan FalconerIan Falconer30
2014A Guide to Being a FriendNatalie ShawPatrick Spaziante16
2014OLIVIA Helps the Tooth FairyCordelia EvansJared Osterhold24
2014OLIVIA Wishes on a StarJared Osterhold24
2015A Guide to LifeNatalie ShawPatrick Spaziante16
2016I Can Do Anything!Natalie ShawPatrick Spaziante24
2016OLIVIA the SuperheroPatrick Spaziante24
2017Olivia the SpyIan FalconerIan Falconer40
2017Best Sister EverPatrick Spaziante24
Companion series

Olivia Ready-to-Read Series

13 books · Published 2009–2014

Series
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$399

Olivia Trains Her Cat

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2009

Can Olivia teach her cat to perform amazing tricks like Francine's?

Sale price
$399

Olivia and Her Ducklings

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2010

A girl helps ducklings reunite with their mother, but they follow her home.

OLIVIA Takes a Trip

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2010

A family road trip turns into an unexpected adventure.

Sale price
$1597

OLIVIA Plants a Garden

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2010

A young girl competes to grow the best plant in class.

Sale price
$399

Olivia and the Snow Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2010

Olivia's snow day turns extraordinary with a mysterious interview.

Sale price
$379

Olivia Goes Camping

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2011

Can Olivia turn Francine into a nature lover on their camping trip?

OLIVIA Becomes a Vet

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2011

A young girl dreams of becoming a veterinarian, exploring her bond with animals.

Sale price
$399

Olivia Measures Up

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2013

Can Olivia keep her little brother from outgrowing her?

Sale price
$399

OLIVIA Plays Soccer

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2013

Can she find a way to wear red without being the goalie?

OLIVIA Goes to the Library

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2013

A favorite book is lost in the library. Can it be found before it's checked out?

Sale price
$399

Olivia and the Pet Project

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2014

Can Olivia train her mischievous dog before it's too late?

Sale price
$399

Olivia Helps Mother Nature

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2014

Olivia must balance her eco-friendly mission with her brother's need for a nightlight. Can she find a solution?

Sale price
$1699

Olivia Loves Halloween

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2014

A Halloween party sparks a colorful clash and costume surprises await.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Olivia series?

There are 57 books in the Olivia series. It began with Olivia Saves the Circus in 1994, and the newest book, Best Sister Ever, was published in 2017.

What ages are the Olivia books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Olivia to life.

01

Ian Falconer

Author & Illustrator
02

Falconer

Author
03

Unknown

Author
04

Elliew O'Ryan

Author
05

Farrah McDoogle

Author
06

Gabe Pulliam

Author
07

Maggie Testa

Author
08

Natalie Shaw

Author
09

Cordelia Evans

Author
10

Guy Wolek

Illustrator
11

Art Mawhinney

Illustrator
12

Jared Osterhold

Illustrator
13

Patrick Spaziante

Illustrator
14

Shane L. Johnson

Illustrator

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