Book Series · 13 Books

Olivia Ready-to-Read Books

In order from Olivia Trains Her Cat to Olivia Loves Halloween. Part of Olivia.

The Olivia Ready-to-Read series is a set of 13 picture books by Joe Purdy, published between 2009 and 2014. Written for ages 4–6, most books run about 25 pages.

Olivia Trains Her Cat
Olivia and Her Ducklings
OLIVIA Plants a Garden
OLIVIA Takes a Trip
Olivia and the Snow Day
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Olivia Trains Her Cat
Sale price
$399
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2009

Olivia Trains Her Cat

By Joe Purdy, Shane L. Johnson (Illustrator)

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

24 pages
Paperback
Summary: Olivia dreams of her cat performing tricks as impressive as Francine's. But as she embarks on this whimsical journey, she discovers that training a feline isn't as simple as it seems. Will Olivia's determination and creativity be enough to transform her pet into a star performer, or will she learn a different lesson along the way? Dive into this delightful tale filled with humor and heart, perfect for young readers eager to see if Olivia's cat can rise to the challenge.
The complete set

Olivia Ready-to-Read Series

13 books · Published 2009–2014

Series
Sale price
$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 Plants a Garden

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2010

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

Sale price
$399

OLIVIA Takes a Trip

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2010

A family road trip turns into an unexpected adventure.

Sale price
$399

Olivia and the Snow Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2010

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

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
$379

Olivia Goes Camping

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2011

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

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 Ready-to-Read series?

There are 13 books in the Olivia Ready-to-Read series. It began with Olivia Trains Her Cat in 2009, and the newest book, Olivia Loves Halloween, was published in 2014.

What ages are the Olivia Ready-to-Read books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–6, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Olivia Ready-to-Read to life.

01

Joe Purdy

Author
02

Shane L. Johnson

Illustrator
03

Jared Osterhold

Illustrator
04

Maggie Testa

Author

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