Oliver

by Christopher Franceschelli

Paper-over-board novelty book with a non-removeable ribbon that shows Oliver the egg on one side and Oliver the chick on the other in penultimate spread. "Oliver was an egg. There was nothing he could do about it.  He could roll to one side.  He could roll to the other.  He could even stand on his head.  But he was simply an egg and that was that.  Until one day, everything changed because miracles happen."

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

16 pages, Board Book

First published March 1, 2011

Reviews

[Ed · Rating 1 out of 5]

Don't bother with this book. There is no story and little action. The only interactive or perhaps interest-invoking bit is the last two pages (this is an 8-page book by the way) where a ribbon showing the egg on one page, becomes a ribbon showing a picture of a chick on the other. Overall the idea is interesting, but the execution is lazy and far from impressive. I wouldn't pick up this book even if it were for free! Don't know how someone might rave about such poor publication.

[David Lipely · Rating 3 out of 5]

LOL, just LOL

[The Campbell Family · Rating 2 out of 5]

Did not like the concept or execution of this.

[Brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

We loved that last page!

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oliver by Christopher Franceschelli is a paper over board novelty book with a ribbon that gives the book its ending.

This is the first book I have read by Franceschelli and I found it charming. The travails of an egg are examined in 18 pages including the front and back cover.

The text is minimalistic and has some repetition. It is written in a large font which makes it easy to read. The images are simple and consistent. My only complaint is that the publication data on the back cover distracts slightly from the final page.

It's a book that's everything it's cracked up to be and more...

I'm not sure how well it will hold up to many rereadings, but would suggest libraries purchase a copy for their storytime collection. It would also make a fun gift book.

For ages 2 to 5, eggs, miracles, humor, change themes, and fans of Christopher Franceschelli.

[Brent Weeks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oliver is a story about an egg. This was a book my daughter went through a phase with. We read it almost every day. There’s very little text, despite its near two-inch width, and pages where you flip the book sideways or upside down. It’s quite charming, life-affirming, and a quick read. Which sometimes is exactly what you’re looking for.

[Emily Patterson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Minimalistic in both its text and imagery, this simple story hatches into a small wonder.

[Tara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved It

[Cooperette · Rating 3 out of 5]

Simple story, simple drawings, I liked it a lot though.

[Jennifer Hess · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love, love this little book. The simplicity is charming. Perfect for the Easter basket.

[Linda Atkinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

So simple and so my favorite!!

[Tania · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this one to kids at storytime and I am counting this one as my book 120 for 2011. Aim is 133 for the year.

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Board book with very few words and a "magic" ending.

[Jen · Rating 3 out of 5]

book with a gimick. an egg that turns into a chick. I enjoyed reading it though b/c it's from the eggs point of view. VERY SHORT BOOK.

[Silas · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the first books I read myself!

[Maeghan Nutmeg Librarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Had lots of success in story time by sharing Oliver's ribbon transformation multiple times, so that the whole room had a chance to see it.