Ian Woodward Falconer was an American author and illustrator of children’s books and a designer of sets and costumes for the theater. He created 30 covers for The New Yorker as well as other publications.
Falconer was active in the world of theater design. In 1987, he assisted the artist David Hockney with the costume designs for the Los Angeles Opera’s production of Richard Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde, and in 1992, assisted Hockney with the Chicago Lyric Opera’s production of Puccini’s Turandot.
What is the theme of Olivia by Ian Falconer?
Olivia explores philosophical notions of creativity, art, and moderation by following a spunky pig and her busy days. Ian Falconer’s picture book Olivia features snippets of various days in the life of the piggy protagonist Olivia.
Olivia is a confident, strong-minded, and inexhaustible young girl who puts her creative flair on a wide range of interests from ballet to sandcastles. This beautifully-illustrated book offers the opportunity for a rich discussion of philosophical concepts including value, creativity, art, and curiosity.
