  | Full Text Reviews: School Library Journal - 10/01/2007 PreS-Gr 2-Children who are familiar with this irrepressible pig will know what kind of help Olivia is likely to provide as her family prepares for the holiday. Her antics seem a little forced in this selection, but the dazzling illustrations, highlighted with green as well as Olivia's signature red, are as charming as ever; and the ending-a snowy Christmas-is quite satisfying. This is a good bet for family sharing.-Virginia Walter, University of California, Los Angeles Copyright 2007 Reed Business Information. - Copyright 2007 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission. Booklist - 09/15/2007 It’s not easy trying to keep Olivia occupied while she awaits Santa. The popular little pig burns some Christmas cookies, gets tangled in the tree lights, and throws herself in front of the fireplace when her father comes around with logs: Do you want to cook Santa? She tries to stay up on Christmas Eve, and she really does hear some scratching on the roof (a raccoon). There are presents on Christmas morning, though not all are successful. Then it’s time to hit the slopes; aprés ski, it’s hot soup and a roaring fire without fear of roasting Santa. Some of the antics here will be familiar, though most children don’t go to ski lodges for Christmas. As in previous books, much of the humor here comes from the artwork, festively decorated not only in Olivia red but also holiday green, and featuring the myriad expressions Olivia keeps in her arsenal: pleased, displeased, very displeased, and outraged. A grand book to haul out around the holidays. - Copyright 2007 Booklist. Loading...
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