He also created 30 magazine covers for The New Yorker.įalconer was born Aug. In 2022, he published a new book for children called “Two Dogs.” He told National Public Radio last year the characters, a pair of dachshunds named Perry and Augie, were inspired by his nephews.įalconer was also a designer of sets and costumes for ballet and opera companies around the world including numerous productions by the New York City Ballet. He wrote and illustrated seven sequels, the last of which was “Olivia the Spy” in 2017. Business & Finance Click to expand menu.Together, the words and pictures evoke smiles, giggles, and a rare but thrilling sense that this book may be absolutely perfect. The Christian Science Monistor said, “Not only is this one terrific picture book, but it’s Falconer’s first…Illustrations are stunning, done in stark black and white with splashes of true red. There’s a little bit of Olivia in everyone.”
Falconer’s choice to suggest Olivia with a minimum of details and a masterful black line allows readers to really identify with her-no doubt, they will. Publishers Weekly said of her, “Come one, come all for this extraordinary debut for both Falconer and his unforgettable porcine heroine. And yes, she also got a pretty pretty postage stamp.
And, never to be outdone by Eloise, she has her own website too. The single best blog post I have ever read that was Olivia related? This one right here. New fans of Falconer can only hope Ian will soon star in his own book.” Twelve years later we’re still waiting. I was most fascinated, when reading through various professional reviews of this book, to read this line from Kirkus, “Although the most visual weight is given to Olivia, just waiting on the sidelines is Olivia’s little brother Ian. Whatchagonnado? Like fellow Top 100 Picture Book Poll member William Steig, Falconer is a New Yorker cover artist as well. You write a picture book and BOOM! Instant classic.
It seems a bit unfair to consider that this was Falconer’s first picture book. Rather, when it is time for bed, she asks for a plethora of books to be read! Olivia’s mom, on the other hand, is drained.” Her daily activities - singing the loudest of songs, creating art on walls, and building skyscrapers - do not tire her in the least. The plot from the publisher reads, “Olivia is a spunky little pig with an abundance of energy and enthusiasm.
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