Oliver the Overachiever
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.70 (622 Votes) |
Asin | : | 098415437X |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 40 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2013-03-12 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
I'm inspiredpass it on! I selected Oliver the Overachiever to give to a one-year old friend for her birthday. Every adult at the party wanted to take a turn reading it to her! The book is not only inspiring in it's message but the illustrations are beautiful. I bought several more for my nieces and nephews. Now, we're waiting for the sequel!. Geraldine M. Willingham said Pure Joy. This is one of those special children's books that could be on the coffee table of ANY home for achild or ANY one who loves to dream, imagine, smile and close the cover feeling really good.The artwork is sensitive and beautiful, the story is to think about and learn from.Yes, I love it.. first in future collection Usually children's books are simplified , but this book has a combination of quality,Inspiration and makes you look forward hopefully to the sequel.The graphics,colors and story are a treasure to be collected.
Karin s stories about these small creatures can be applied to their own lives by children, in ways that are real to them as individuals. Small lives, out of sight to many, are brought to life in water color and pencil. Their studio, located in a one acre garden, provides the inspiration of nature that Karin has always used for her illustrations. Throughout her life observing nature has been fuel for Karin s imagination. About the Author Karin Mesa has worked for the past nineteen years as a designer of decorative glass. Jagged tree stumps in a snowy winter became elven castles. I want them to know the power they have to change things for the better. Karin has stated her purpose in writing and illustrating like this: I hope that in a light and playful way my stor
From the moment of his hatching, in a flowerpot high above the ground, Oliver Anole saw the world as a game and an adventure. His spirit of play and love of creating spreads through the anole world, as just by being himself, he is able to inspire others to be inventive and create the lives they enjoy. I wanted to illustrate, through story and pictures, that a small person can create great effects that can change his world for the better.. I wrote Oliver the Overachiever to encourage children to celebrate their individuality and sense of community
Karin s stories about these small creatures can be applied to their own lives by children, in ways that are real to them as individuals. Karin has stated her purpose in writing and illustrating like this: I hope that in a light and playful way my stories and pictures will encourage children to develop their creativity and sense of adventure. Their studio, located in a one acre garden, provides