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Olivia and the Fairy Princesses
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Olivia is having an identity crisis! There are too many ruffly, sparkly princesses around these days, and Olivia has had quite enough. She needs to stand out! She has to be special! What will she be?
Author:
Falconer, Ian
Title:
Olivia and the fairy princesses
Imprint:
New York : - Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pages:
32
Edition:
1st ed
ISBN:
9781442450271, 1442450274
Language:
English
Statement of responsibility:
written and illustrated by Ian Falconer
Characteristics:
[32] p. :,col. ill. ;,29 cm.
Author (Original Script):
Falconer, Ian
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Other: Offensive content pertaining to adoption that is NOT appropriate for children.
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Add a CommentAnd the Olivia books just keep getting better! Falconer has another hit with this one.
OFFENSIVE PORTRAYAL OF ADOPTION As Olivia tries on identities, she considers: "Or maybe adopt orphans from all over the world!" The image: diapered babies, multi-ethnic, with sad mouths and blank stares, with Olivia smiling proudly as she surveys her brood. 1) the message implies adoption as philanthropy, and if the intent is to poke fun at high profile international adoptions, that is a message with NO PLACE in a children's book. 2) implies adoption as occupation 3) portrays adopted children as sad victims, as vulnerable 4) typifies adopted children as children of color 4) the bottom line - how could the author, publisher and all the people involved in creating this book think, for one minute, that it is appropriate for ANY child to receive these messages, let alone adopted children, from a CHILDREN'S BOOK! This book has astonished and angered me to no end. I honestly want to burn it.
My favorite pig character is back as she converses with her mother about the whole princess craze she notices all around her. Unique and spunky as ever, Olivia's style comes shining through again. Welcome back Olivia, after that not so great trip to Venice!