Olive, the Other Reindeer by J. Otto Seibold, Vivian Walsh, J. Otto Seibold (Illustrator), J. otto Seibold (Illustrator), J. Otto Seibold
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- Age Range: 4 to 8
- Pub. Date: October 1997
- 40pp
- Sales Rank: 1,369
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Product Details
- Series: Olive Series
- ISBN-13: 9780811818070
- ISBN: 0811818071
Synopsis
Olive is merrily preparing for Christmas when suddenly she realizes 'Olive... the other Reindeer... I thought I was a dog. Hmmm, I must be a Reindeer!' So she quickly hops aboard the polar express and heads to the North Pole. And while Santa and the other reindeer are a bit surprised that a dog wants to join the their team, in the end Olive and her unusual reindeer skills are just what Santa and his veteran reindeer team need. Colorful graphic illustrations accompany this zany dog story from the well-known author and artist team, Vivian and J.otto Seibold. Adorable Olive and her hilarious adventures are sure to make anyone's Christmas merry.
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Thinking that "all of the other reindeer" she hears people singing about include her, Olive the dog reports to the North Pole to help Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.
Children's Literature
When Olive heard that familiar Christmas tune "All of the other reindeer..." she decided that maybe she wasn't really a dog but a reindeer. Well, in that case, she had better get to the North Pole to start helping Santa. Olive gets to go along with Santa and her many talents (as a dog) help get the presents delivered on time. Silly, but slightly amusing for kids who can appreciate the play on words and doggie humor.
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J.otto Seibold and Vivian Walsh live in California with their two daughters, Theadora and Amelia; and their two dogs, Olive and Mr. Lunch. J.otto draws all of the time. It's his job. He's a professional. He draws on a computer, which makes him sort of like a scientist. But he doesn't wake up until noon, which makes him like an artist. J.otto Seibold and Vivian Walsh have written and illustrated four books for children, Mr. Lunch Takes a Plane Ride, Mr. Lunch Borrows a Canoe, Monkey Business, and
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Great book for kids with a sense of humor.by liddies
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February 09, 2009: My boys (4year old twins) love this book. They love the play on words (Olive, the other reindeer...All of the other reindeer) and they love all of the adventures that this dog turned honorary reindeer has on that faithful night.
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March 03, 2005: ?Olive the other reindeer,? Olive sings while wrapping her Christmas presents. ?Wait, am I really a reindeer?? the little dog named Olive asks herself if she is a reindeer throughout J. Otto Seibold?s Children?s tale, Olive the other Reindeer. Even though Olive is little in size, she is big in spirit and learns that a big heart and confidence is all she needs to help others. The lyrics of Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer confuse Olive, a teddy-bear sized mutt, who mistakes herself for a reindeer. She thought that the lyrics to her favorite holiday song went, ?Olive the other reindeer,? instead of ?all of the other reindeer.? The petite dog then goes to the North Pole, thinking that Santa need help with delivering presents on the night of Christmas Eve. It turns out that Old St. Nick does need this eager pooch for his journey. With gum drops dropping and flutes whizzing out of the jolly man?s sack, Olive?s canine skills come in handy. She happily retreats them, for she loves to fetch things. After patching a hole, from the scary collision with monstrous pines, they go off again into the frigid winter night. Of course, when it seems like no other disasters could happen, a thick fog ventures upon them. Will Olive be able to lead the crew safely back to the North Pole? This children?s story is wonderful for children of all ages, because who wouldn?t love the unique illustrations of lovable Olive? Seibold uses fun paper cut outs to go along with this fantastic holiday tale. His different style in his designs let the reader see the story in a totally different view. It also lets the reader open up his or her imagination by visualizing a cream and caramel colored dog inside the world of paper. Because this enjoyable children?s book has received so many wonderful comments from readers as well as The New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and Booklist, it is now a movie. All in one, this fantasy fulfills children?s interests by having holiday fun, and teaches various moral lessons, such as no matter what size someone is, it?s the personality that really counts. Maybe the smallest person in the world is the cleverest, and has pleasurable qualities. Even though Olive is little in size, she is big in spirit and learns that a big heart and confidence is all she needs to help others. Price: $12.95
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