Olivia and the Fairy Princesses
By Ian Falconer
The Story
A strong-willed pig grows tired of every girl around her dressing as the same ruffly, sparkly fairy princess and sets off on a quest to figure out what makes her stand out instead.
Why It's Special
For the kid who refuses to like something just because everyone else does, Olivia's fight for her own identity will feel like validation.
- Big idea: Being yourself matters more than fitting in with the crowd.
- Vibes: Witty, opinionated, dryly funny — a picture book with real attitude.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy strong, opinionated characters
- are working on figuring out their own identity
- like to question what's popular around them
- respond well to dry, sophisticated humor
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What does Olivia decide to do when she gets tired of seeing so many fairy princesses?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Olivia felt seeing everyone dressed the same way?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever wanted to do something different from what your friends were doing?
- Imagination: If you were Olivia, what would you choose to be instead of a fairy princess?
